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Kids under five can go to the footy free. So why do parents have to buy them a ticket for a gig?
SportsCultural events and sporting events
Kids under five can attend sporting events for free, but most cultural events have inconsistent policies around tickets for babies.
A parent, Hannah Elizabeth, has taken her son to multiple gigs since he was a baby, often without needing a ticket, highlighting the disparity in ticket policies.
- September 11, 2026 — 3:00pmHannah Elizabeth’s son Jasper had seen more gigs than most by his fourth birthday.
- At 18 months he had danced alongside his parents at the Golden Plains Festival.
- He’s always gone free.Joe Armao“We’ve always just been allowed through.
Key Takeaways
- Disparity in ticket policies between sporting and cultural events
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential changes to ticket policies for cultural events
Why It Matters
Affects parents' ability to attend cultural events with their babies
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- Sep 11Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Unlike sporting events, most cultural events across Australia have inconsistent policies around tickets for babies. Not everyone is happy ab
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