Regional bands cite $5,200 Gove to Brisbane airfare as tour barrier
Managers of Australia’s regional bands report soaring airfare costs make it cheaper to tour internationally than domestically. Yothu Yindi's manager Alan James stated it costs $5,200 for a round trip from Gove to Brisbane, prompting the band to decline local shows. A Productivity Commission report highlights a widening gap in regional and metropolitan airfare pricing.
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Published 14 Nov 2026, 00:28 UTC · Updated 14 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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