In an outback town, this small venue raised $1 million to save itself
20-09-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au

In an outback town, this small venue raised $1 million to save itself

Live music fans from across Australia and the world have banded together to raise the $1 million needed to save beloved Alice Springs venue The Black Wreath after the building's owner put it on the market.
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