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Music Victoria summary of the latest COVID19 restriction changes for Victorian music
Dear members and subscribers, It was music to Victoria’s ears when Premier Dan Andrews this week announced ‘’Live Music is back’’. So what exactly does this mean? It’s a gradual opening, and they are small steps, but if the numbers stay down, we are hopeful that more...
Artist Consultancy Program
Recently, Music Victoria launched the inaugural Artist Consultancy Program, a program to support independent artists/bands with artist development and tailored advice that will enrich and empower their future. This opportunity was available to Musician members of MV,...
Now Hiring! Music Victoria – Accountant
Music Victoria are looking to hire an Accountant! This role is 3 days a week and is responsible for the bookkeeping and financial management for Music Victoria and the Victorian Music Development Office. This includes payroll, super, weekly payments, invoicing,...
Statement From The Premier – 26 October 2020
Zero. The last time Victoria had zero cases was 9 June, 139 days ago. Even more incredibly, it’s zero cases off the back of a huge testing drive. Over the course of this weekend, we asked Victorians living in our northern suburbs to get tested. They did just that. In...
Bonnie Dalton Farewell Statement
Bonnie Dalton, the inaugural General Manager of the Victorian Music Development Office, has resigned to take up the role as Creative Victoria’s Senior Manager of Contemporary Music. Bonnie was first employed by Music Victoria in 2017 as Professional Conference...
The inaugural Outstanding Woman in Music Award
Recipient Sarah Hamilton is pictured with One of One co-founder Joanna Cameron (photo by Tanya Volt) This year, Music Victoria is pleased to introduce the Outstanding Woman in Music Award which recognises the achievements of not only musicians but also women...
Industry Awards Winners And Hall Of Fame Inductees Revealed + 2020 Music Victoria Awards Nominees Announced With Public Voting Now Open!
Music Victoria are excited to reveal the winners of the seven industry-voted awards handed out at tonight’s first ever live-streamed Industry Awards event, along with the two 2020 Music Victoria Hall of Fame Inductees. The new format online event also marked the...
Music Victoria Industry Awards Live Stream
Music Victoria is excited to announce a new format for 2020 with their first-ever exclusive online event. Ahead of the 16th edition of the annual Music Victoria Awards in December, the 2020 Industry Awards will take place online, beamed to wherever you may be across...
Now Hiring! Music Victoria – CEO
Are you our next CEO…. We are looking for a professional with remarkable communication skills at all levels as you converse with ministers and musicians alike. You will be driven, passionate and adaptable while not only open to change you embrace it. A good operator...
The State Government announce $13 million funding package for the Victorian music sector
The State Government this morning announced a $13 million funding package for the Victorian music sector, and groundbreaking new planning controls that will support venues and set the foundation for the establishment of Live Music Precincts. These first announcements...
NEW STATE PLANNING POLICY FOR LIVE MUSIC – 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. A new State Planning Policy recognising the importance of live music, that will have effect in every planning scheme in every municipality: Objective To recognize the social, economic and cultural benefits of live music and encourage, create and protect...
Roadmap to COVID Normal
The Premier has just announced the roadmap to COVID Normal for regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. Dispiriting news for the live music sector: Regarding live music, restricted outdoor shows can’t happen until there’s an average of less than five new cases;...
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