Hi mate! Some good points but have to disagree on the 'cool for the youngsters' point. The quality of the music will always interest new listeners to the scene. It's up to the promoters to keep it interesting for new and old alike. You should know, look how many younger faces keep appearing at the Pembo!
The events that struggle are nearly always a combination of,
Poor venue.
Bad organisation re flyers and publicity etc.
Crap sound system.
Poor quality DJ's.
Unimaginative music policy
Over saturated area. (most of country)
The other problem is often the management at venues. We have encountered this only too often, dealing with power crazed petty officials and spotty kids who display an amazing inconsistency and incompetence. A perfectly good event gets ruined as a result. Or venues being closed down and sold off for development or change of use. Such a shame for hard working promoters who have put in years of effort building reputations etc. What amazes me though, is how when one shuts about 3 others spring up in its place.
Not depressing really as the good events will hopefully keep the flag flying high until long after we've shuffled off the dance-floor for the last time .