Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open

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What happened

Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring track Alice Springs has a population of 34,000 and exactly one dedicated live music space: a heavy metal venue called the Black Wreath.

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  • Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring track Alice Springs has a population of 34,000 and exactly one dedicated live music space: a heavy metal venue called the Black Wreath.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:31:05 UTC.

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