The live music scene is in trouble, with Park Waves this week becoming the latest festival to announce its Australian cancellation. So why does this keep happening? And is the federal government's main plan to fix it working?

And if you're getting served up stuff in your social feeds that you never asked for, this one's for you: Chanel Contos from Teach Us Consent has a plan, and she wants Australia to get onboard.

Listen now: 

01:17 - The gigs Revive Live is helping make happen

07:37 - Can Australia save its live music scene?

16:04  - How to opt out of your algorithm

Guests: 

• Dr Sam Whiting, senior research fellow, RMIT University
• Chanel Contos, founder and CEO, Teach Us Consent 

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