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Music Victoria is excited to announce that the Expression of Interest process for the Regional Music Development Program opens today. Funded by Creative Victoria and delivered in partnership by Music Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria, the program will support the...

Victoria’s prized music industry will receive a massive boost with the Andrews Labor Government supporting music venues, musicians, businesses and workers to continue their road to recovery – sharing new music and live performances with audiences across the state....

The time has come for positive change. Be the force that drives it in this vital leadership role. Contemporary Music Victoria Inc. (Music Victoria) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the state peak body for contemporary music. We represent musicians,...

By Lyndelle Wilkinson (PBS Broadcaster and Music Victoria Awards co-host), with assistance from Marty Boulton (The Age) What started as a celebration for the 21st birthday of the EG, has resulted in where we find ourselves in 2020. With a whole lot of extraordinary in...

Last night, the 16th edition of the annual Music Victoria Awards honoured Victoria’s best acts, albums, songs and musicians of the year in another exceptional awards night. Taking place as part of the Melbourne Music Week Extended program at the Melbourne Recital...

This week, Wed Dec 9 at 7PM - the Music Victoria Awards! The 16th annual Music Victoria Awards will be a live-streamed event, forming part of the Melbourne Music Week opening night program. Announcing: beloved singer songwriter Alice Skye, dreamy Melbourne...

UPDATED JANUARY 22, 2021 Here's an overview of what the COVIDSafe Summer Restrictions step means for the Victorian cultural sector. For further information please see the Arts and Entertainment Services Sector Guidance from the Victorian Government. To save you time...

On Tuesday 1 December 2020, the Music Victoria members elected two board directors at its Annual General Meeting: Sally Mather and Fiona Duncan Shortly after the AGM the new board co-opted Catherine Haridy and Matthew Kennedy to the board for another 1 year term,...

By Susan Scollon - Insurance broker at PNOinsurance When the Victorian Government closed venues as part of Covid-19 minimisation measures, many venue operators assumed that their business interruption insurance would cover their losses. To be informed by their brokers...

As a proud supporter of the Australian music industry, Virgin Australia are pleased to announce that they will be reintroducing the complimentary Musicians baggage allowance from Monday, November 30. Artists can now access 3 pieces of checked luggage at 23kg per piece...

This week, the J-Award-winning instagram music festival Isol-Aid is rolling out the red carpet to highlight some of Victoria’s finest musicians as it partners with the MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS to present a lineup jam packed with nominees. The awards celebrate the vast...

On Sunday 22 November, Victoria entered into it's Last Step in the Roadmap for reopening. Here's a brief overview of what this step means for the Victorian music sector (Click here for a comprehensive list of current restrictions for the entertainment and culture...