Music Victoria’s Playbook Series will unpack the album strategy behind Alice Ivy’s third studio record Do What Makes You Happy on Wednesday 23 July, 6-8pm at CY Space, Collingwood Yards - Unit 7/35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Featuring collaborations with Mayer Hawthorne, Mallrat and Josh Teskey, the album debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Dance Albums chart and #5 on the ARIA Australian Albums chart, cementing Alice Ivy’s reputation as one of the most exciting producers in the country. The event will feature both Alice Ivy and her manager Zac Abroms (Viceroyalty) in conversation with Huw Nolan (Here for Good Agency, Good Manners Music).
Purchase your tickets here.
Back in the Game is a free professional development series that will feature leading industry members discussing music business, gigs, marketing, radio and streaming. The series takes place 6pm-7:30pm at Music Market in Collingwood Yards from Tue 6 June over four weeks.
Tue 6 June - Getting Organised
Glenn Bennie (APRA AMCOS)
Charlie Woods (Self-Managed Musician)
Moira McKenzie (Moira McKenzie Legal)
Danielle Siers (Music Victoria)
RSVP here
Post-workshop gig
William Thomasz @ The Workers Club
Wed 14 June – Getting Gigs
Juliette Lalli (Venue Booker/Live Music Curator)
Clare Douglas (Sofar Sounds)
Vaughan Quinn (Festival Booker, 3RRR Presenter)
Holly Pereira (Music Victoria)
RSVP here
Post-workshop gigs
Chey Jordan & Seth Hancock @ Gasometer Upstairs
Immigrant Union & Zoë Fox @ Gasometer Upstairs
Tue 20 June – Getting Noticed
Danysha Harriott (Brunswick Ballroom)
Ashlea O’Loughlin (Social Season)
Sarah Guppy (This Much Talent, Gig Life Pro)
Mikaela Copland (Music Victoria, Tall Poppy Mgmt)
RSVP here
Post-workshop gig
Dopplerhaus & Spawn @ The Old Bar
Thu 29 June – Getting Plays
Tanya Bunter (triple j)
Sam Cummins (3RRR)
John Halstead (DITTO, Seven Seven Music Group)
Shannen Egan (Turning Agency, Nettwerk Group)
RSVP here
Post workshop gig
Premium Fantasy w/ Claire Birchall & Banish @ Nighthawks
Access: If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
Demographics & Identity questions: For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
In the new strategic plan, Music Victoria is trying to tackle some big issues, and as such, the organisation has identified the urgent need to have the voices of historically marginalised and underrepresented groups on our Board including People of Colour, Deaf/disabled people, and Trans and Gender Diverse people. We are delighted to see such a diverse range of nominees in 2021.
Click on the photos to get to know the members who have put their names forward for Board election.
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We also called for skills and/or experience as a practising musician, within education settings, in fundraising/corporate sponsorship, at a record label, at a digital service provider (DSP) and with social media/public relations/marketing skills.
If you are a member of Music Victoria, RSVP for the virtual Annual General Meeting through the member homepage. The AGM is taking place on Zoom at 6pm on Wednesday, December 15th. Members are invited to cast their votes for new Music Victoria board members. If you can’t make it, your vote can still count by nominating a proxy via the form in the member portal.
If you're not already a member and wish to attend the AGM, sign up here before 6pm on Monday, December 13th.
The inaugural Gold Sounds Music Conference was held on 19 - 21 November in Castlemaine and brought together musicians and music industry professionals from across Regional Victoria.
A dedicated Venues Day was attended by 15 professionals from 11 live music venues in Central Victoria, and featured sessions on accessibility, inclusion and moving forward beyond COVID-19. A dedicated Youth Program convened with the input of local FReeZA committees and featuring Dallas Woods and guests from The Push was attended by over 15 young people from Castlemaine and Bendigo.
The Industry Day was book-ended by rousing keynotes from Liz Stringer and Jen Cloher who shared invaluable thoughts and insights with the delegates. The conference also featured a detailed and inspiring presentation on Accessibility from Eliza Hull, engaging conversation with engineers Anna Laverty and Casey Rice, plus discussion panels on promotion, mental health, and connecting with audiences.
The event wrapped up with a gathering at Castlemaine's iconic Theatre Royal where attendees and speakers were able to continue networking and building relationships.
"A day well spent at Gold Sounds - plenty of great stories at the forum today and a dash of community resilience reminding us all what it is that we do what we love". - Conference Delegate
3CR’s annual Radiothon runs throughout June, and in 2021 they're asking you to be part of 'COMMUNITY POWERED RADIO'.
It’s only with the financial support of the community that 3CR is able to be independent, community-controlled and focused on people rather than profits.
All Radiothon donations power the station to give voice to hundreds of people and issues for another year.
Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
To donate go to www.3cr.org.au/donate or call 03 9419 8377
Artwork by Sam Wallman
In celebration of International Women's Day on Monday, March 8, 2021, Music Victoria has put together a list of Victorian gigs happening this upcoming long weekend. If you know of or are hosting a gig for International Women's Day, please let us know by emailing us at info@musicvictoria.com.au and we can add it to this guide.
Saturday 6 March
ISEULA w/ Late Shift - IWD
Beneath Driver Lane, Melbourne
Two Birds IWD2021 ~ DAY PARTY - Featuring Maya Vice, Komang, Velvet Bloom, Emma Volard & DJ Emma Peel
Two Birds Brewing, Spotswood
Sunday 7 March
Pre IWD - Pascal Latra + Kat Stevens residency
Cafe Gummo, Thornbury
PSYCHIC HYSTERIA PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - Featuring Slush + V + Zig Zag + Not Quite White + The Vovos plus DJ sets from LAZERTITS DJs + Hearts and Rockets DJs + Loveboner DJs + DJ fishleg
Retreat Hotel, Brunswick
Monday 8 March (International Women's Day)
Party Pest + Plaster of Paris: IWD at The Tramway
Tramway Hotel, Fitzroy North
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 achievements of Victoria’s music community over the last year, recognising that despite live music coming to a standstill, there have still been huge achievements by the Victorian music community.
Featuring (in alphabetical order)
BENNY WALKER, CHARM OF FINCHES, GELAREH POUR, JORDAN DENNIS, KARATE BOOGALOO, KEE’AHN, THE KITE MACHINE, MARIA MOLES, NAT VAZER, SIMONA CASTRICUM
The celebrations kick off with MARIA MOLES exploring the use of layered sounds and rhythms played on either a drum kit or percussion, electronically manipulated through the use of filters and pitch modulators. KEE’AHN is a proud Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Zenadh Kes song woman weaving lush melodies and words reminiscent of heartbreak and healing.
NAT VAZER is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist crafting songs inspired by late night walks, foreign cities, long drives to unknown destinations and a collection of emotions, experiences and significant stories from over time. Geelong based prog-inflected rock band THE KITE MACHINE are bringing their signature tight jams, wry witticisms and manic riffs to the Isol-Aid #36 lineup.
Iranian born, Persian Kamancheh and Qeychak player, singer and songwriter GELAREH POUR creates music across a variety of scenes including, improvised, experimental, cross-cultural, classical and electronic. BENNY WALKER, a Yorta Yorta man from Echuca, is the real deal and a true star in the making. Mixing love songs and epic tales with passion for the land, the people, summer vibes and deep grooves that reach the soul.
Making up the rhythm section of long-time Melbourne soul favourites The Cactus Channel, KARATE BOOGALOO reminds us of the beauty of colouring outside the lines with their unconventional funk guided by a steadfast commitment to bending the rules. SIMONA CASTRICUM is a musician, DJ and producer, traversing queer club and live music landscapes, and reimagining the singing drummer, Simona connects profoundly with audiences through intimate synth-pop and stadium techno.
Boasting a flow beyond his years and an on-stage energy that’s proven time and again to blow minds, JORDAN DENNIS made a name for himself as the front-man for Billy Davis, and the whip-smart MC has continued to evolve in his expression with a fierce lyrical aptitude on display. The celebration winds up with Melbourne's sister duo, CHARM OF FINCHES, aka Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, whose haunting folk tunes about heartbreak, solitude and whispering trees are laced with their own kind of dreamy harmonies.
While this beloved festival is free to watch, we ask online attendees to help support the artists if you can. 100% of whatever you donate will go directly to the Music Victoria Award-nominated artists and their teams.
As you know, the loss of touring and live performance income has caused financial strain and even strife for many in our music community. Throwing in even what you’d normally pay for a beer or two at the show will make a huge difference to these acts. And we’ll be eternally grateful, too!
You can look good and feel amazing. Artist donations, merch and feel good vibes from isolaidfestival.com
Tune in this Saturday November 28 via Instagram live from 2.15pm:
| Time | Programming | Handle |
| 2.15 PM | Isol-Aid Welcome | @isolaidfestival |
| 2:20 PM | Maria Moles | @marianancy |
| 2:40 PM | Kee'Ahn | @kee.ahn |
| 3:00 PM | Nat Vazer | @nat_vazer |
| 3:20 PM | The Kite Machine | @thekitemachine |
| 3:40 PM | Gelareh Pour | @gelarehpourmusic |
| 4:00 PM | Benny Walker | @benny_walker |
| 4:20 PM | Karate Boogaloo | @karateboogaloo |
| 4:40 PM | Simona Castricum | @simonacastricum |
| 5:00 PM | Jordan Dennis | @jordanbdennis |
| 5:20 PM | Charm of Finches | @charmoffinchesband |
Learn more about Isol-Aid festival and best ways to watch the festival here, and listen to the artists ahead of the show here: