Australia has never had a talent problem when it comes to heavy music. The problem has always been distribution.
For decades, metal and hardcore bands have been grinding it out in back rooms and warehouse gigs, building global followings without mainstream support. But Parkway Drive’s sold-out Opera House shows prove that heavy music isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving.
So why does it take an international breakthrough before Australia starts paying attention to its own talent? While Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane, and countless others dominate overseas, mainstream recognition at home has always lagged behind.
And when it comes to ticketing, it’s a similar story—while Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing exploits demand, Parkway Drive proves there’s a better way: invest in the show, not in corporate profits.
It’s time we stop pretending Australia’s music scene lacks talent. The real issue is how the industry chooses to support and distribute that talent.
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Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
