There’s been a big hike in the fees Australian clubs have to pay for playing music. “The perception was that while clubs and raves were making a mint from drinks and cover charges, they were hardly paying for the music that drew crowds. On top of DJ fees, each punter was only indirectly contributing seven cents a night to the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia for the music they were experiencing. Instead of collecting seven cents per person, the collection body will now demand a $1.05 fee for each patron.”