Sydney Cricket Ground precinct to lift concert cap to attract more global stars
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6BCSV)
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Sydney will be able to host more international acts as the annual cap on concerts in the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct is set to increase.
The SCG precinct and new $828m Sydney Football Stadium is currently permitted to host just four concerts per year, but plans are under way to raise that to 20.
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