Ararat Rural City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Peter Beales – Classic, Sixties and folk

Gwenda Allgood - All

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Peter Beales – Previously served not on this council. Previous council supported music events such at Kinglake Ranges Blue Grass Festival etc but there was not much of a music scene as we were so close to Melbourne where a multitude of events were available.In Ararat  council is undertaking a 6.3 million redevelopment of  the Ararat Performing Arts Centre which is a fantastic venue for live music, often showcasing local talent and national touring musicians and performers. Council has also been supportive of venues and open mics and Friday night acoustic performances

Gwenda Allgood - Ararat City Band concerts, uniform and instrument purchases, fund raisers, found new home, chaired meetings, delegate

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Peter Beales - There is a lot of creative talent in the region but young people need some support to kick start their careers  I would like to see council taking a more active role to create opportunities for local musicians by booking them to perform at local festivals and events. I believe council could do more to promote the  local FREEZA program.The Local Learning Network received funding of $73500 in 2015 to deliver there program in Ararat over three years. There is significant amounts of grant funding available at a state government level via the Music works program and I want to insure that our region makes the most of the opportunity to secure this funding.

Gwenda Allgood - Young people trying to get started in music

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Peter Beales - the biggest issue facing venues are around attracting touring artists to our region. Several major artists play shows at Ballarat on their way to bigger shows in Melbourne and Adelaide but if more could be encouraged to play here too, to would help to build live audiences in the region and in turn create opportunities for local performers

Gwenda Allgood - Cost of hiring venues

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Peter Beales - Yes

Gwenda Allgood - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Peter Beales - Yes

 Gwenda Allgood - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Peter Beales - Yes

Gwenda Allgood - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Peter Beales – If I am elected to council, I will seek advice from council officer of the initiatives undertaken to date and ask that they investigate there matters I have raised above and other ideas suggested in the survey

Gwenda Allgood - Free lunch time concerts

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Peter Beales - Most of the above exist in Ararat only the partnership option does not exist and I think that is well worth while considering.

Gwenda Allgood - All of the above

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Peter Beales - Yes

Gwenda Allgood - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Peter Beales - N/A

Gwenda Allgood - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Peter Beales - Yes

Gwenda Allgood - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Peter Beales - 

Gwenda Allgood - Would like to see more young people supported in entering the industry

Ballarat City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Mark Harris - Classical and Pop!

William Bennett - Jazz, Indie

Angus McAlpine - Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Rock, Synth, Electronic

Robert Edward Smith - Industrial, Classical, Trance, Indie

Tony Goodfellow - Rap, folk, EDM, folktronica anything with a danceable beat

Nick Shady - Rock/Alternative/Popular

Merle Hathaway - Contemporary ("Art Music") & improvised, jazz, classical, Baroque early music, choral, making music - singing and playing in acoustic groups.

Brian Pola - classical and popular

Belinda Coates - Alternative, rock, folk, pop, blues, hip hop, funk, soul, classical, most kinds

Tim Powell - Electro-Swing

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Mark Harris - On council 4 years ago , started summer session outdoor concerts, supported Caberet festival, South Street and Ballarat Symphony 

William Bennett - N/A

Angus McAlpine - N/A

Robert Edward Smith - N/A

Tony Goodfellow - N/A

Nick Shady - N/A

Merle Hathaway - N/A

Brian Pola - N/A

Belinda Coates - At the beginning of my term I advocated for development of a Live Music Strategy. This was included in the Council Plan and was developed with input from a committee of music and venue representatives. Our Live Music Strategy was recently adopted and is now being actioned.     See attached link to read the City of Ballarat Live Music Strategy adopted August 10, 2016  http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/3985058/retained_final-_public_attachments_agenda_redacted.pdf    

Tim Powell - NA

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Mark Harris - Smaller amount of work compared with metro and venues

William Bennett - Nothing particularly local, but just getting enough financial support to establish a band/group while juggling other commitments.

Angus McAlpine - Access to funding and information regarding funding, a relatively small circuit of live music venues, little to no public and free areas for promotion of live gigs and upcoming releases, inability to find work that supports music endeavours, poor live performance payment.

Robert Edward Smith - Lack of access to quality campaign support for their festivals / gigs / events. Awareness is (and always will be) the critical factor for success with local musicians.

Tony Goodfellow - Regulatory burdens, distance from service and opportunities, lack of venues, lack of audience, having a sustainable enterprise, infrastructure.

Nick Shady - The biggest issue is being economically viable, it’s a tough occupation to be full time, the musicians I know play for free as it is their hobby. Unfortunately there are not many venues in Ballarat because the punters don’t value local musicians, and therefore have limited exposure to the local talent. It is an endless circle.

Merle Hathaway - Opportunities to perform.  Cost of rehearsal and performance venues.  Suitable performance venues.  Expectations of hirers & audiences for no or low fees for musicians.  Reduction of professional music training at Federation University.  Funding - grants limited to certain types or aspects of music; difficulty of application and compliance.

Brian Pola - Capacity of venues to pay musicians properly.

Belinda Coates - We identified the issues by working with a range of musicians in our community through forums, workshops and our Live Music Committee. A range of issues like access to networks, funding, skill development, marketing, promotion, opportunities etc were identified. Actions to address these issues have been incorporated into the adopted Live Music Strategy.    See attached link to read the City of Ballarat Live Music Strategy adopted August 10, 2016  http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/3985058/retained_final-_public_attachments_agenda_redacted.pdf    

Tim Powell - Lack of live music venues

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Mark Harris - Not every genre has a natural home commercially and public venues limited

William Bennett - No response

Angus McAlpine - Smaller independent live music venues in Ballarat are struggling to keep up with the larger venues in town, a one-size-fits-all approach to licensing is unfair and unrealistic, and publicans/booking agents are struggling to keep their heads above water. Large multi-business owners with a stake in the live music scene have an unfair advantage of larger capital than smaller venues, and also a perceived stronger influence on council planning decisions. More work needs to be done to nurture the smaller, Ballarat-centric live music venues such as The Eastern, Babushka, The Mallow and others, where the focus is on more personal, intimate live music experiences.

Robert Edward Smith - A lack of identity, a lack of cultural nous, Council needs to step up and foster a creative paradigm and work in collusion with venues to hold gigs and events that attract as many people as possible.

Tony Goodfellow - Being sustainable.

Nick Shady - The biggest issue is being economically viable, no support means you cannot continue to operate, the nightclub culture in Ballarat isn't live music friendly.

Merle Hathaway - Sustainability - especially for small venues.  Maintaining audiences.  Competition - from other events.  Limited professional support, staff. Reliance on volunteers.  Sustaining grants for ongoing major music events such as Festival of Slow Music - now lost to Ballarat.

Brian Pola - security

Belinda Coates - As above, we identified our local issues by consulting venues via forums workshops and the Live Music Committee. The findings have been incorporated into the Live Music Strategy and actions.    See attached link to read the City of Ballarat Live Music Strategy adopted August 10, 2016  http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/3985058/retained_final-_public_attachments_agenda_redacted.pdf    

Tim Powell - Lack of patronage

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Mark Harris - Yes

William Bennett - Yes

Angus McAlpine - Yes

Robert Edward Smith - Yes

Tony Goodfellow - Yes

Nick Shady - Yes

Merle Hathaway - Yes

Brian Pola - No

Belinda Coates - Yes

Tim Powell - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Mark Harris - Yes

William Bennett - Yes

Angus McAlpine - Yes

Robert Edward Smith - Yes

Tony Goodfellow - Yes

Nick Shady - Yes

Merle Hathaway - Yes

Brian Pola - Yes

Belinda Coates - Yes

Tim Powell - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Mark Harris - Yes

William Bennett - Yes

Angus McAlpine - Yes

Robert Edward Smith - Yes

Tony Goodfellow - Yes

Nick Shady - Yes

Merle Hathaway - Yes

Brian Pola - Yes

Belinda Coates - Yes

Tim Powell - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Mark Harris - Not enough

William Bennett - Ballarat Live Music Strategy

Angus McAlpine - The current Ballarat City Council has voted to implement the Ballarat Live Music Strategy, which I believe is a fantastic step forward in the right direction in fostering the brilliant wealth of live music talent in Ballarat City. This initiative will be the building block for future work to ensure one of the main cultural elements of Ballarat, live music, remains strong and vibrant.

Robert Edward Smith - Not much

Tony Goodfellow - Ballarat has initiated a Ballarat Live Music Strategy 2016 -2021.

Nick Shady - I am unaware of anything directly, but they will claim that renovating the civic hall will create a space for musicians.

Merle Hathaway - Council already has a Live Music Policy in development. However, it is not available on Council's website currently and a comprehensive audit has not occurred.

Brian Pola - Council has recently adopted a live music strategy.

Belinda Coates - Undertaking the actions identified in our recently adopted Live Music Strategy.

Tim Powell - Community group grants

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Mark Harris - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

William Bennett - All of the above, no brainer!

Angus McAlpine - Would support all of the above and more.

Robert Edward Smith - Free rehearsal spaces in COB-owned buildings, Community Impact Grants for all-ages gigs, Music Victoria partnerships and much much much more *consultation* with venue operators to ensure maximum bang for your proverbial buck.

Tony Goodfellow - I think it's worthwhile considering all the above.

Nick Shady - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Merle Hathaway - All of the above initiatives - free (or low cost) rehearsal space, parking & loading zones, grants, partnering with Music Victoria, and safe & inclusive practices, . All are important and would assist musicians and venues in Ballarat, and increase a broad range of arts activities and events, adding to Ballarat's desirability as a place to live, work and visit.

Brian Pola - All of the above

Belinda Coates - All of the above have been identified to be explored as part of the development of our Live Music Strategy.

Tim Powell - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Mark Harris - No

William Bennett - No

Angus McAlpine - No

Robert Edward Smith - No

Tony Goodfellow - No

Nick Shady - No

Merle Hathaway - No

Brian Pola - No

Belinda Coates - No

Tim Powell - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Mark Harris - Yes

William Bennett - Yes

Angus McAlpine - Yes

Robert Edward Smith - Yes

Tony Goodfellow - Yes

Nick Shady - Yes

Merle Hathaway - Yes

Brian Pola - Yes

Belinda Coates - Yes

Tim Powell - NA

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Mark Harris - Yes

William Bennett - Yes

Angus McAlpine - Yes

Robert Edward Smith - Yes

Tony Goodfellow - Yes

Nick Shady - Yes

Merle Hathaway - Yes

Brian Pola - Yes

Belinda Coates - Yes

Tim Powell - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Angus McAlpine - As an active musician who has performed all over Australia, music is one of the areas of council attention that I will promote the hardest. Ballarat has a reputation to uphold, not just in Victoria, but in Australia, as a little city with a huge music scene. Council should endeavour to do everything in their power to maintain this reputation, not just for the income revenue and tourism it brings, but for the strong sense of local pride and ownership it brings to local musicians.

Robert Edward Smith - Vote 1 Rob Edward Smith in North Ward ;)

Tony Goodfellow - I think Ballarat has a great opportunity to create a song music culture, we have had success stories in the past and must make sure there are more in the future. What is the unique sound and message of Ballarat? We will only know if there is a strong supportive music 

Nick Shady - Answer 13, I answered no as I believe that state governments should be providing the funding from some of the gambling taxes that they raise from our community. I am not sure if all councils give out these grants, one thing certain is that with over $55 Million PA being removed from our Ballarat community from Pokies alone, not much is being returned as a community dividend.

Merle Hathaway - Ballarat's largest venue for live performances, the Civic Hall, as lain idle since closure by Council in 2002. It has space for large performances (up to 2,000 seated), small performances (c 400) and areas that could be used for rehearsals. Currently large live performances are missing Ballarat, and the Civic Hall is unavailable for festivals and other live music and performance events. For a relatively small sum, Council could assist reopen this important venue.

Brian Pola - All the best and keep on rockin'

Tim Powell - All musicians start at the bottom and it is important that they are given opportunities to promote the arts locally and internationally.

Banyule City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Sonja Terpstra - Most types of music, but I do like live Jazz music.

Matthew Goodman - Ska, Punk, Grunge

Tom Melican - most music

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Sonja Terpstra - N/A

Matthew Goodman - N/A

Tom Melican - Renominating. Supported JET Studio the entire time.

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Sonja Terpstra - Access to venues.  

Matthew Goodman - Lack of venues

Tom Melican - Lack of venues

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Sonja Terpstra - Venues and issues or restrictions around noise and operating times.

Matthew Goodman - Our council does not encourage live music venues or youth culture in general.

Tom Melican - Again, lack of venues

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Sonja Terpstra - Yes

Matthew Goodman - Yes

Tom Melican - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Sonja Terpstra - Yes

Matthew Goodman - Yes

Tom Melican - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Sonja Terpstra - Yes

Matthew Goodman - Yes

Tom Melican - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Sonja Terpstra - There does not appear to be a strategy as such and I haven't found any in my research.  But Council has provided ad hoc opportunities for live music, such as the Banyule Arty Farty Fest.

Matthew Goodman - I'm afraid this is something I need to do more research into. I don't see a lot of evidence.

Tom Melican - Support of Jet studio and the Youth Festival, which highlights several younger people bands. Also the Sounds of Sills Bend, an annual live music free public event in Heidelberg.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Sonja Terpstra - I would support most of the above initiatives, however, work and consultation with the broader community would need to take place to ensure balanced outcomes are achieved.

Matthew Goodman - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Tom Melican - 1, maybe 2, 3, 4, 5

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Sonja Terpstra - Need more information

Matthew Goodman - No

Tom Melican - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Sonja Terpstra - N/A

Matthew Goodman - Yes

Tom Melican - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Sonja Terpstra - Yes

Matthew Goodman - Yes

Tom Melican - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Sonja Terpstra - Thank you for the opportunity to comment. :)

Matthew Goodman - Banyule relies on other areas of Melbourne to entertain it's youth.  I would like to see that change.

Bass Coast Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Mohan De Run - Jazz, Light classical, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Roll.

Michael Whelan - Acoustic string music

Michaela Barlow - I'm fairly eclectic- jazz, blues, rock, pop, techno, PopAsia, popera, opera, musicals, heavy metal, etc.

Maurice Schinkel - Principally classical

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Mohan De Run - N/A

Michael Whelan - N/A

Michaela Barlow - N/A

Maurice Schinkel - NA

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Mohan De Run - Events in which to showcase themselves.

Michael Whelan - The availability of live music in the area and the lack of active support from Council.

Michaela Barlow - I think local musicians lack opportunities to play to a wider audience. I think we need to look into small cultural festivals, including music festivals, and encourage our local musicians to get their work out there.

Maurice Schinkel - Venues, promotion and fluctuating population.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Mohan De Run - Size of Indoor venues available are too small and acoustics poor. Out- door venues available cause disturbance to the sound delivery due to poor acoustics and wind. A sound Shell Project is currently underway at Inverloch. 

Michael Whelan - Patronage is seasonal - population swells dramatically in summer. 

Michaela Barlow - Our infrastructure is incredibly outdated and needs to be addressed. Cafes and restaurants are fine but we need to work on our public venues.

Maurice Schinkel - Hours of operation.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Mohan De Run - Yes

Michael Whelan - Yes

Michaela Barlow - No

Maurice Schinkel - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Mohan De Run - Yes

Michael Whelan - Yes

Michaela Barlow - Yes

Maurice Schinkel - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Mohan De Run - Yes

Michael Whelan - Yes

Michaela Barlow - Yes

Maurice Schinkel - Need more information

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Mohan De Run - Jazz Festivals. Wine and Music Events. Wonthaggi Citizens Band. School Concerts. Live theater.

Michael Whelan - Very little - there is a need for a changed approach to becoming facilitators of events rather than regulators collecting permit fees and giving directions

Michaela Barlow - There are a few public events that hosts musicians and there's the Jazz Festival but I don't know of many more.

Maurice Schinkel - I have attended every council meeting for the last four years as a gallery member and have been unable to determine any specific initiatives.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Mohan De Run - Free Rehearsal Space. Parking concessions outside live music venues. Partnering with Music Victoria.

Michael Whelan - I agree with all of these options

Michaela Barlow - All of the above!

Maurice Schinkel - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Mohan De Run - Need more information

Michael Whelan - No

Michaela Barlow - Need more information

Maurice Schinkel - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Mohan De Run - N/A

Michael Whelan - Yes

Michaela Barlow - N/A

Maurice Schinkel - NA

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Mohan De Run - Yes

Michael Whelan - Yes

Michaela Barlow - Yes

Maurice Schinkel - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Michael Whelan - I would also favour an artist in residence program to work actively on bringing people to music ie to play and participate

Baw Baw Shire Council

No responses from this council.

Bayside City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Rob Grinter - Easy listening 

Stephen Le Page - Classical, 60-90's rock and pop, jazz

Peter Novacco - I enjoy all kinds of music.

Bridget Hsu Hage -  Classic, Cafe Jazz, Chillout Lounge

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Rob Grinter - N/A

Stephen Le Page - N/A

Peter Novacco - N/A

Bridget Hsu Hage -  N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Rob Grinter - Lack of councils attention to opportunity in the music industry 

Stephen Le Page - lack of an acoustically suitable,large-scale facility and venue ( with sub-venues); absence of effective promotion for existing recitals

Peter Novacco - Limited availability of live music venues and high cost.

Bridget Hsu Hage -  Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing.   As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. 

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Rob Grinter - Live venues and the music industry are not promoted by council. 

Stephen Le Page - parking, neighbourhood locations with associated restrictions;

Peter Novacco - Cost of compliance with noise restrictions.

Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing.  As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Rob Grinter - Yes

Stephen Le Page - Yes

Peter Novacco - Yes

Bridget Hsu Hage - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Rob Grinter - Yes

Stephen Le Page - Yes

Peter Novacco - Yes

Bridget Hsu Hage - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Rob Grinter - Yes

Stephen Le Page - Yes

Peter Novacco - Yes

Bridget Hsu Hage - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Rob Grinter - None

Stephen Le Page - Bayside Council supports the "Resonance series" with promotional assistance, provides Brighton Town Hall for recitals on occasion; 

Peter Novacco - Support for live music performances in Council space, such as the Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre. A subsidy scheme operates to assist community groups within the City to meet the cost of hiring the Town Hall.

Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing.   As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. 

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Rob Grinter - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Stephen Le Page - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Peter Novacco - I will investigate all of the above.

Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. 

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Rob Grinter - No

Stephen Le Page - Need more information

Peter Novacco - No

Bridget Hsu Hage - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Rob Grinter - Yes

Stephen Le Page - N/A

Peter Novacco - Yes

Bridget Hsu Hage - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Rob Grinter - Yes

Stephen Le Page - Yes

Peter Novacco - Yes

Bridget Hsu Hage - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Rob Grinter - 

Stephen Le Page - Support for the Arts -- as a higher priority for Council initiatives -- is a key element in my policy portfolio.

Peter Novacco - I would be happy to advocate for more money to support local live music as part of the council budget process as well as investigating opportunities to support local live music via a community grants program.    I have long supported live music, since helping as a roadie to my brother's band twenty years ago, through attending hundreds of gigs as a punter, working crowd control at hundreds of concerts, as an urban planner studying the conflict between live music venues and gentrification, as an active supporter of community groups such as Fair Go 4 Live Music, and as a concert photographer for local bands and festivals. I fully support the ongoing work of Music Victoria in enabling live music through various initiatives, while balancing the needs of the greater community.

Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. 

Benalla Rural City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

David Joseph - serious, composed music

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

 David Joseph - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

 David Joseph - a venue

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

 David Joseph - Council obstructiveness

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

 David Joseph - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

 David Joseph - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

David Joseph - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

 David Joseph - Personally, I have been most active in this town in promoting live music performances over the past several years. It was my intention that Benalla host an International festival of Contemporary Music (cf Darmstardt, Zagreb...) nevertheless, Local Council, in true public service form, has made that virtually impossible, not by want of grants , just obstructing the very idea of performances and making venues impossible.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

David Joseph - I have no objection to the above proposals and in particular would support free or very cheap performance venues/for concerts and rehearsals etc. I am not sure that Grants would be of use , my preference would be to encourage the infrastructure - ie., teach a man to fish rather than merely provide him with free fish...

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

 David Joseph - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

 David Joseph - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

David Joseph - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

David Joseph -

Boroondara City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Judith Voce - Blues, jazz, rock, some contemporary

Theo John Bila - Most Clasic Music; Folk & Single Voice

Geoff Hayes - All types of good music 

Harry Hook - A wide range of genres depending on the day. Pop, indie, electronic and folk are generally top of my playlist.

Michael Doyle - Classical ( Mahler, Bach)  Blues ( Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters)

Phillip Healey - Most

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Judith Voce - Refer below

Theo John Bila - N/A

Geoff Hayes - Hawthorn Town Hall is a great venue as is the refurbished Kew Court House 

Harry Hook - N/A

Michael Doyle - N/A

Phillip Healey - I was the instigator of the Kew Court House for performing arts and subsequent renewal of the hawthorn Arts Centre. Boroondara's spent in excess of 20 million to support performing arts over the last 5 years. We also have an Eisteddfod which I have ebb on the committee of. Last year we spent over $40,000 refurbishing the Townhall Steinway Grand for performance use.  

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Judith Voce - Refer below

Theo John Bila - Maybe good quality music hasn't penetrate to the residents as promoted  product.

Geoff Hayes - Regular income 

Harry Hook - Lack of live music venues, leading to patrons leaving the municipality for entertainment.  - Insufficient promotion of local events, including the Freeza program and the Boroondara Eisteddford.  - Reduction of accessible rehearsal and creative spaces, especially for young people and others who may not be able to access other options.  - Closure of independent music retailers.

Michael Doyle - The same issues as in most municipalities. Musicians need resources and opportunities. They need to be able to practice in a supportive environment where they are encouraged to improve and learn from others. They need to have opportunities to perform publicly, works that are both traditional and innovative.       

Phillip Healey - It's not facilities, I think is about engaging with our Arts team.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Judith Voce - Proximity to and/or location in residential areas. Refer below.

Theo John Bila - The local avenue should be supported free of charge by Council.

Geoff Hayes - Getting known by prospective patrons 

Harry Hook - Greater regulation placed on venues and patrons due to perceptions of safety concerns.  - Low patronage due to the belief that Boroondara is not a live music-friendly area or does not contain live music venues. Boroondara may not be considered at all by potential patrons.

Michael Doyle - Costs and suitability. A purpose-built venue has considerable costs. Music venues have special needs. One option is for councils to 'rent' or lease suitable halls such as those in schools.   

Phillip Healey - I'm not getting any feedback from the music community that they are experiencing any issues.

 Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Judith Voce - Yes

Theo John Bila - Yes

Geoff Hayes - No

Harry Hook - Yes

Michael Doyle - Yes

Phillip Healey - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Judith Voce - Need more information

Theo John Bila - Yes

Geoff Hayes - Yes

Harry Hook - Yes

Michael Doyle - Need more information

Phillip Healey - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Judith Voce - Need more information

Theo John Bila - Yes

Geoff Hayes - Yes

Harry Hook - Yes

Michael Doyle - Need more information

Phillip Healey - Need more information

 Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

 Judith Voce - Refer below.

Theo John Bila - I am not sure if any!!!

Geoff Hayes - More could be done 

Harry Hook - The City of Boroondara offers the Hawthorn Arts Centre and Kew Court House as performance and rehearsal space for artists and musicians, and for young people the 360 youth centre recently installed a new band room. Council also organises many community events, including live music such as the Summer Music series and the Boroondara Eisteddford. I was also fortunate to be involved with Boroondara Freeza for many years, a program which trains young people in event management through organising local youth events. Council's neighbourhood houses also offer courses in music for those looking to improve their skills.

Michael Doyle - The annual Boroondara Eisteddfod is a competition for musicians, vocalists and speech and drama students.

Phillip Healey - Boroondara has a comprehensive Arts and Culture Strategy that underpins the operation of our two venues, the Hawthorn Arts Centre and the Kew Courthouse.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Judith Voce - Refer below

Theo John Bila - 1-Free: rehearsal space; free parking; Partnering with Music Victoria

Geoff Hayes - All of the initiatives are worthy of support 

Harry Hook - If elected I would consult widely to find out what outcomes the arts community would like to see in Boroondara, and how they think council should support the arts and creative industries in our area. I would seek to meet with Music Victoria and other groups to discuss the initiatives listed above. This includes consideration of a music audit and music strategy as highlighted in questions 9 and 10.

Michael Doyle - Grants and support where appropriate. Rehearsal spaces in association with adequate safeguards, with some payment towards costs. Partnering where appropriate. 

Phillip Healey - all of the above

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Judith Voce - Need more information

Theo John Bila - No

Geoff Hayes - Need more information

Harry Hook - Yes

Michael Doyle - Need more information

Phillip Healey - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Judith Voce - N/A

Theo John Bila - Yes

Geoff Hayes - N/A

Harry Hook - N/A

Michael Doyle - N/A

Phillip Healey - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Judith Voce - Yes

Theo John Bila - Yes

Geoff Hayes - Yes

Harry Hook - Yes

Michael Doyle - Yes

Phillip Healey - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Judith Voce - Prefer not to do a 'tick the box' survey as I don't believe this is a true reflection of how candidates will commit post their election. A performing arts precinct was my dream for the Hawthorn Town Hall when I was previously on Council which lead to the creation of the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Boroondara Council has invested$20+M in converting the HTH into a performing arts centre with spaces for performances and/or artistic spaces for all genre of the arts. We have also converted the Kew Court House as a performance centre.  This is a significant commitment to the arts in our City, which is supported by different levels of fees charged for community/NFP organisations, professional and commercial bookings. I currently Chair Council's Town Hall Gallery Acquisition Committee and I am a passionate supporter of the arts in all its forms, which includes music, and will continue to pursue creative opportunities if I'm re-elected.

Theo John Bila - Good Music is always wanted

Geoff Hayes - Music is one of the building blocks of a successful and lively community 

Harry Hook - 

Michael Doyle - Support for increased use would depend on adequate safeguards, local consultation, and risk management being undertaken. 

Phillip Healey - We are about 6 years in to our Arts and Culture strategy, we are getting recognition for both venues.  We probably need to expand it out beyond our venues, the festivals and into smaller venues.

Borough of Queenscliffe Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Ross Ebbels - Most live Music

Tony Francis -  Soul and Blues

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Ross Ebbels - N/A

Tony Francis - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

 Ross Ebbels - getting the support from the limited venues we have.

Tony Francis -  Ongoing live venues to play in

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Ross Ebbels - The BOQ is an older community and has an influx of younger tourists over summer who are more likely to attend live gigs.

Tony Francis -  Crowd number to sustain live music

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Ross Ebbels - No

Tony Francis - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Ross Ebbels - Yes

Tony Francis -  Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Ross Ebbels - Yes

Tony Francis - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Ross Ebbels - The BOQ council supports the Queenscliff music Festival which is amazing event.

Tony Francis - We have festivals based around music, like QMF and we are looking at a sole festival next year

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

 Ross Ebbels - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Tony Francis - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Ross Ebbels - Yes

Tony Francis - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Ross Ebbels - N/A

Tony Francis - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Ross Ebbels - Yes

Tony Francis - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Ross Ebbels - I would be more than happy to talk further about your issues. Thanks Ross

Tony Francis -  

Brimbank City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Tauseef Ashraf - All sort of music including Jazz, R&B etc

Josef Zybert - 

John Hedditch - Jazz

Rose Godde - Jazz, World, Opera, Blues, Big ballads etc

Alex Schlotze - I have an eclectic taste in music

John Carbonari - Australian

Silvia Tejedor - All sorts, but particularly Latin music

Aaron Ciotti - I enjoy all forms of music and love to share music time with my family on weekends. My children are both learning instruments and I actively am involved in their tuition

Bruce White - All - rock to classical

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Tauseef Ashraf - N/A

Josef Zybert - I am not an incumbent

John Hedditch - N/A

Rose Godde - N/A

Alex Schlotze - N/A

John Carbonari - N/A

Silvia Tejedor - I have not served on council in the past, but I know that council has provided various venues and festivals for the music community, i.e. Sunshine Lantern Festival. 

Aaron Ciotti - I am a new nominee, but I will take to task Music involvement with our youth. I feel is is an amazing benefit for kids to be involved in all types of music.

Bruce White - NA

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Tauseef Ashraf - No proper appreciation for the musicians.

Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment

John Hedditch - A "no busking" local law

Rose Godde - Well equipped and convivial purpose specific places and spaces to play and bring audiences Structured support to promote gigs and ways to engage with new audiences, Affordable rehearsal venues.

Alex Schlotze - The Brimbank City Council currently has no policies or strategies around music and there are not enough affordable venues to hire for rehearsals.

John Carbonari - Uncertain, but multiculturalism will always undermine Aussie development

Silvia Tejedor - I assume that the biggest issues facing musicians nowadays is to keep the copyrights of their songs and to collect their royalties.  The social media is used so freely that a musician might get exposure but not necessarily any income.

Aaron Ciotti - To my knowledge there not a lot of council accessible programs. I will actively support such programs as they will benefit anyone wanting a release and also build community harmony

Bruce White - No response

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Tauseef Ashraf - First of all they are not many and they are not being looked after as well.

Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment

John Hedditch - Noise complaints, car parking and small size of venues 

Rose Godde - I am not aware of many live music venues in Brimbank - so if there are any then general community awareness is an issue (at least for me as someone who has lived in Brimbank for 12 years.   I do understand that specific ethnic communities promote and tour artists but i am not aware of how much work may be being done to 'home grow' contemporary culturally or ethnic specific music making in this area. 

Alex Schlotze - The Brimbank City Council currently has no policies or strategies around supporting or promoting live music with musicians having to rely on established licensed venues. There also appears to be a lack of affordable venues to hire for live music events.

John Carbonari - Uncertain

Silvia Tejedor - I think the biggest issues facing live music venues is security and safety where there seems to be a small number of incidents driven by alcohol and drugs. 

Aaron Ciotti - No response

Bruce White - We don't have enough

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Tauseef Ashraf - No

Josef Zybert - No

John Hedditch - No

Rose Godde - No

Alex Schlotze - Yes

John Carbonari - No

Silvia Tejedor - Yes

Aaron Ciotti - No

Bruce White - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Tauseef Ashraf - Need more information

Josef Zybert - Need more information

John Hedditch - Yes

Rose Godde - Yes

Alex Schlotze - Need more information

John Carbonari - Need more information

Silvia Tejedor - Need more information

Aaron Ciotti - Yes

Bruce White - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Tauseef Ashraf - Yes

Josef Zybert - Need more information

John Hedditch - Yes

Rose Godde - Yes

Alex Schlotze - Need more information

John Carbonari - Yes

Silvia Tejedor - Need more information

Aaron Ciotti - Yes

Bruce White - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Tauseef Ashraf - I am not fully aware of these initiatives.

Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment

John Hedditch - Building a performing arts centre in St Albans 

Rose Godde - I have noticed a couple of hip hop focused programs but as i say I am standing for the first time but as a long term arts aware resident i am not aware of much in the way of informal music making and sharing venues nor am i aware of purpose built facilities. I do know that music will be a program component of the redeveloped Errington Community Centre and the Leigh Bowery Theatre in St Albans. It is also possible that there is an amount of music making happening within community based facilities that focus on the interests of specific age groups ie pre school, senior citizens clubs. 

Alex Schlotze - The Brimbank City Council currently has no policies or strategies in place to support music in the municipality.

John Carbonari - None

Silvia Tejedor - A new theatre, Bowery Theatre at St Albans Community Centre, is nearly complete and will provide an opportunity for music and other art forms to be performed. 

Aaron Ciotti - I am unaware of any initiatives in Brimbank

Bruce White - I run annual  live concert music festival called rock the rail at the Sunshine Station in March  as the president of the local Business group. No others exist

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Tauseef Ashraf - Grants and support, Arrange free rehearsal spaces, will partner with music victoria to run workshops in Brimbank area

Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment

John Hedditch - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Rose Godde - I think a high priority may be a mapping project to identify current resources, music provision, unmet interests, barriers to participation for musicians and audiences etc.

Alex Schlotze - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops  Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practices  Investigating the introduction of grants and council support for all ages gigs

John Carbonari - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Silvia Tejedor - 1) Grants and support for all ages gigs   2) Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops   3) Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises 

Aaron Ciotti - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Bruce White - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Tauseef Ashraf - Need more information

Josef Zybert - Need more information

John Hedditch - No

Rose Godde - Need more information

Alex Schlotze - Need more information

John Carbonari - Need more information

Silvia Tejedor - Need more information

Aaron Ciotti - Need more information

Bruce White - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Tauseef Ashraf - Yes

Josef Zybert - N/A

John Hedditch - Yes

Rose Godde - N/A

Alex Schlotze - N/A

John Carbonari - N/A

Silvia Tejedor - N/A

Aaron Ciotti - N/A

Bruce White - NA

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Tauseef Ashraf - Yes

Josef Zybert - Yes

John Hedditch - Yes

Rose Godde - Yes

Alex Schlotze - Yes

John Carbonari - Yes

Silvia Tejedor - Yes

Aaron Ciotti - Yes

Bruce White - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Tauseef Ashraf - Music is life. Lets alive each other with the passion of music.

Josef Zybert - My answer to Q14 might be changed by Community views. My main objective as Councillor is to give effect to the idea 'We the People are taking back control'. This objective will be achieved by transforming Brimbank Council into the living expression of the Will of the People. The process for this is explained on Twitter: @DrJZ_Grasslands

Rose Godde - Brimbank is one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria. There are many different ethnic groups for whom music serves different purposes in different cultural and community settings. A plan for music in Brimbank needs to engage across the full gamut of ethnic, age and stakeholder groups to ensure we are building what is and planning for what people wan in their community.

John Carbonari - Australian culture is enhanced by folk originated music. Multiculturalism undermines Aussie folk music

Silvia Tejedor - I love music and I think it is important for our well being and soul.  I will do whatever I can and within my power to support Music Victoria's concerns.

Buloke Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Ellen White - Most kinds

Brendan James Beasley - Recorded and live music of most genres

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Ellen White - Our council has not provided direct support to the music industry, however, we have supported Freeza events and Cool Skools

Brendan James Beasley - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Ellen White - access and affordability to lessons. barriers to venues (pubs) offering live gigs

Brendan James Beasley - Travel impediments and access to professional development. Internet access and technology availability. Lack of recording studios.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Ellen White - costs (mainly due to security) small population sizes

Brendan James Beasley - Travel costs. Remote locations. 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Ellen White - No

Brendan James Beasley - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Ellen White - Need more information

Brendan James Beasley - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Ellen White - Need more information

Brendan James Beasley - Need more information

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Ellen White - Freeza events and Cool Skools

Brendan James Beasley - Not sure

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Ellen White - grants and support for all ages gigs, partnering with music Victoria, 

Brendan James Beasley - Need more information

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Ellen White - No

Brendan James Beasley - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Ellen White - Yes

Brendan James Beasley - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Ellen White - Yes

Brendan James Beasley - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Ellen White - 

Brendan James Beasley - 

Campaspe Shire Council

No responses from this council.

Cardinia Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Various

Richard Sherman - Blues, Punk & Classic Rock

David Phillips - Pop and Rock Music, Top 40

Jesse Christie - Local music and anything different

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - N/A

Richard Sherman - N/A

David Phillips - N/A

Jesse Christie - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Lack of venues, Restriction on venue operating hours, Rehearsal space, Lack of opportunities to promote/network and showcase work/talent.

Richard Sherman - They need to market themselves and compete with other forms of entertainment. Same everywhere not just in Cardinia.

David Phillips -

Jesse Christie - As I'm not a musicians, I can not speak for them. But as a local resident, I can imagine it is very hard to find support and funding from the current Council and how they operate.   

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Restriction on venue operating hours and the fact that there is not many in Cardinia Shire.

Richard Sherman - Not a local musician so not sure. Have seen a few playing at local cafe gigs etc but I think organised events etc like The Basin Music festival in Knox could help musicians get exposure. Musicians need to take responsibility for selling themselves and groups like Music Victoria help devise, promote and stage events relevant to the local population.

David Phillips -

Jesse Christie - As seen with other venue applications towards council for planning applications, it has been very difficult over the past year to obtain planing approval due to exisiting venues in place. 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? 

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes

Richard Sherman - No

David Phillips - No

Jesse Christie - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes

Richard Sherman - No

David Phillips - Need more information

Jesse Christie - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes

Richard Sherman - Yes

David Phillips - Need more information

Jesse Christie - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Not a lot happening for musicians in Cardinia.

Richard Sherman - Not a current Councillor or directly involved with Cardinia Shire Council, so not sure. Local media often covers new bands and local musicians but not sure if there is a coordinated approach to encouraging and helping local musicians perform. 

David Phillips - Unsure

Jesse Christie - How focus groups with people who are involved to see their issues in the area and how our support would help.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes

Richard Sherman -  would say that Music Victoria need to take the lead in creating and promoting ideas that help local musicians to prosper. I am sure that is their role and responsibility. Council need to be responsive to this and help where they can with venue access etc. I love live music and enjoy it immensely but it has always been difficult to commercialise music so musicians earn a decent living. What are Music Victoria doing to help local musicians to foster their craft and commercialise their music and performances in the Cardinia Shire? 

David Phillips - Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Jesse Christie - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - No

Richard Sherman - Yes

David Phillips - Need more information

Jesse Christie - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes

Richard Sherman - N/A

David Phillips -

Jesse Christie - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? 

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes

Richard Sherman - Yes

David Phillips - Yes

Jesse Christie - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - In an area like Cardinia there is so much talent.  We have limited entertainment opportunities at present and I would like to see this changed.  Common sense plays a big part here in ensuring residents are not impacted negatively and that Musicians are given the opportunity to practice their craft for the enjoyment of others.

Richard Sherman - I would suggest that Music Victoria not look at Council as hindering the development of the local music scene but suggest practical ways to help promote live music locally. Residents generally love live local entertainment but the commercial reality that shrouds all business ideas affects musicians too. Would I like to see more local live music. Simple answer yes!

Casey City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Tom Rennick - I am happy to listen to most styles of music, depending on the day depends on my style

Glenn Kruithoff - 80's hard rock, contemporary jazz funk and folk hip hop.

Riley Baird - 

Brian Oats - All sorts

Shar Balmes - Very much depends on my mood. My appreciation for various genres is vast - I like a heavy, loud beat when I'm cleaning house; light classical at dinner time; pop when I'm cooking; swing/crooning just whenever; love me a bit of country but also like occasional reggae. The only music I don't enjoy is heavy metal or densely hard rock.

Chris Sargeant - All wth the exception of perhaps screamer and thrash heavy metal

Richard Barrow - Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Acoustic singer-songwriter - a wide range

Nikolaous Palatsides - Mostly rock, RnB, and easy listening. I'll enjoy almost anything. 

Jenni Walden - Singing/concerts

Aravind Putta - Soft Classical

Sid Banerjee - Country and Pop

Steve Beardon - Celtic/popular rock

Hans Caspersz - Wide variety

Aladin Rexhepi - Country music

Wayne Smith - All types

Pravin Ramdany - RNB, classical, Jazz

Lynette Keleher - R n B, Latin American

John Gulzari - Folk & modern english music

Rob Flanigan - Rock

Kasuni Mendis - World, Pop, Rock

Louise Berkelmans - Pop/contemporary /country rock/rock

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Tom Rennick - N/A

Glenn Kruithoff - N/A

Riley Baird - N/A

Brian Oats - I was previously on Council 11 years ago and back then we did have many more events and events featuring music. Bands and choirs were encouraged and supported from our diverse community, many seem to have folded now. I would like to see those events and arts take a more prominent position in the residents leisure activities.

Shar Balmes - I served 2008-2012. During that time we endeavoured to support our local music schools and artists by promoting them and hiring them for civic functions and community events.  We also planned and approved a wonderful new complex that includes performance theatres, studios and concert venues both indoor and outdoor.

Chris Sargeant - N/A

Richard Barrow - N/A

Nikolaous Palatsides - N/A

Jenni Walden - N/A

Aravind Putta - N/A

Sid Banerjee - N/A

Steve Beardon - I have served a few years back. As an outer municipality, we sponsored and encouraged various festivals, invested in arts funding, and encouraged the development of music appreciation across all age groups thru direct investment in infrastructure, grants and the promotion of outdoor concerts, festivals and venues. 

Hans Caspersz - N/A

Aladin Rexhepi - N/A

Wayne Smith - I have been on the Casey Council for over 19 years. I'm am the main advocate for the Arts in Casey and have overseen the following:  Formation of the 'Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee'  The establishment of the Cranbourne & Hallam Community Theatres  Initated a Council policy to ensure the Council PAYS all performers for those appearing at Council events  Initiated the development of 'Bunjil Place', Casey's new Cultural centre comprising 2 theatres, art gallery, library and outdoor plaza with big screen  Initiated a 'Live Music Venue' policy for Casey to assist the establishment of live music venues  Initiated the development of 'The Factory', Casey's rehearsal venue which also includes a low hire cost recording studio and band rehearsal spaces

Pravin Ramdany - N/A

Lynette Keleher - Casey does fairly well to support artists. More can be done though to make more use of existing facilities and more effort can be made to penetrate this sector in this area. There are many struggling emerging artists who get no support from council. My daughter is one of them.

John Gulzari - N/A

Rob Flanigan - N/A

Kasuni Mendis - N/A

Louise Berkelmans - I am a huge supporter of the arts. Casey Council is about to deliver a $125 million cultural centre. With a 800 seat theatre, multi purpose space, library, cafe, open air perormance space and civic centre. We pride ourselves on providing platforms for local artists to perform. I have been in performing arts and music for 25 years. One of my main goals on council is to support local artists.

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Tom Rennick - Limited number of live venues,   Musicians have to travel either to CBD or other councils to preform live

Glenn Kruithoff - Opportunity for public performance and recognition in order to develop their skill and receive mentoring support and feedback.  The proliferation of self promotion on online music and video streaming sites has provided opportunity to budding musicians to gain far reaching awareness of their talent.  However local recognition and opportunity can often be lacking.  Councils are uniquely placed to provide local musicians with such opportunity and play their part in promoting local talent.

Riley Baird - There aren't enough free venues for musicians to perform in. Furthermore, you're not allowed to busk in Casey without a $120 permit.

Brian Oats - There is only one live venue that I'm aware of and even the Hallam hotel is not the place it was. I think we need to start having music in our open spaces on a regular basis to encourage residents to take more interest again.

Shar Balmes - Until the above-mentioned venue is completed we lack performance venues.

Chris Sargeant - Venues, remuneration and publicity

Richard Barrow - We need more rehearsal and performance venues.

Nikolaous Palatsides - The size, and the cultural and architectural patchwork of the City of Casey causes many different issues to emerge and this requires planning that addresses that diversity well.  

Jenni Walden - I believe the lack of publicity of events or organisations in our municipality is a massive issue and should be focused on more in the future

Aravind Putta - There is a big surge of talented Musicians and we do not have enough venues, funds and not getting enough exposure.

Sid Banerjee - Fund Allocation with no dedicated and specified grants. To get a grant, a budding musician has to tick all the boxes that another non-musical individual or organisation would have to in an appeal process.  - Lack of proper infrastructure  - Too many unsung heroes with very limited exposure

Steve Beardon - Pokies have had a major negative impact upon live music.  Live music is struggling to find suitable venues, and the industry and development of talent is suffering as a result. 

Hans Caspersz - Lack of venues

Aladin Rexhepi - Having a platform to perform to the public.

Wayne Smith - Lack of paid performance opportunities.  Lack of suitable venues - small, medium & large

Pravin Ramdany - Copyright

Lynette Keleher - Lack of support and opportunities. There are some artists who get council gigs but they tend to be the same people. The schools should be linked in to council.

John Gulzari - Not enough support finiancially and morally. 

Rob Flanigan - 

Kasuni Mendis - Lack of awareness by the larger community as to the work of musicians.

Louise Berkelmans - Lack of venues. Low pay

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Tom Rennick - limited venues

Glenn Kruithoff - Security of venues and balancing the  growing pressure on venues to take greater responsibility over negative behaviour of patrons.  - Development surrounding music venues that infringe on their hours of operation and music activities.  

Riley Baird - It is difficult for them to find the right balance between providing their services and dealing with noise regulations.

Brian Oats - I can only assume that there is insufficient interest here at present.

Shar Balmes - We have several small venues here, so based on the popularity and advertising of an event parking can be an issue.  I don't know what fees, applications or permissions are required by Council for concerts etc - that could be an invoked and complicated process.

Chris Sargeant - Quantity of them ... The only one I know of is the Hallam Hotel

Richard Barrow - Possibly the lure of pokie revenue over live music revenue.

Nikolaous Palatsides - Population growth and the ensuing cultural and demographic changes that follow. Cultural preferences, or objections, around live music venues are also an agent of change impacting upon our local venues. 

Jenni Walden - Live music venues in our municipality that can hold large audiences are minimal and again need to be made more accessible to our musicians.

Aravind Putta - Availability of venues for the live events.

Sid Banerjee - Very limited in no.  - Lack of proper marketing boost   - Lack of updated acoustics and technology  - Technicians and technical support are, more often than not, too costly to afford

Steve Beardon - Cash flow. The revenue generated through gigs, is not consistant compared to gaming machine venues. Those venues who have decided not to offer gaming, are not competing on the same level playing field, and often struggle to attract large crowds, in a market where disposable income is shrinking. 

Hans Caspersz - Orderly patrionage

Aladin Rexhepi - Security and Crowd control, Drugs.

Wayne Smith - Licensing and operting laws

Pravin Ramdany - youth and crime, it is not a good investments while Casey crime rates keep increasing.

Lynette Keleher - There aren't many. There needs to be changes to planning and by laws to encourage more nightlife in Casey. It is virtually non existent except for a few venues

John Gulzari - Not enough of them

Rob Flanigan - There are none

Kasuni Mendis - Reaching into other demographics in terms of age and ethnicity.

Louise Berkelmans - Noise complaints.  

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Tom Rennick - Yes

Glenn Kruithoff - Yes

Riley Baird - Yes

Brian Oats - Yes

Shar Balmes - Yes

Chris Sargeant - Yes

Richard Barrow - No

Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes

Jenni Walden - Yes

Aravind Putta - Yes

Sid Banerjee - Yes

Steve Beardon - No

Hans Caspersz - No

Aladin Rexhepi - No

Wayne Smith - Yes

Pravin Ramdany - Yes

Lynette Keleher - Yes

John Gulzari - Yes

Rob Flanigan - No

Kasuni Mendis - No

Louise Berkelmans - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Tom Rennick - Need more information

Glenn Kruithoff - Yes

Riley Baird - Yes

Brian Oats - Yes

Shar Balmes - Yes

Chris Sargeant - Need more information

Richard Barrow - Yes

Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes

Jenni Walden - Yes

Aravind Putta - Need more information

Sid Banerjee - Need more information

Steve Beardon - Yes

Hans Caspersz - Yes

Aladin Rexhepi - Need more information

Wayne Smith - Yes

Pravin Ramdany - Yes

Lynette Keleher - Yes

John Gulzari - Yes

Rob Flanigan - Yes

Kasuni Mendis - Yes

Louise Berkelmans - Yes

 Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Tom Rennick - Yes

Glenn Kruithoff - Yes

Riley Baird - Yes

Brian Oats - Yes

Shar Balmes - Yes

Chris Sargeant - Yes

Richard Barrow - Yes

Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes

Jenni Walden - Yes

Aravind Putta - Yes

Sid Banerjee - Yes

Steve Beardon - Yes

Hans Caspersz - Yes

Aladin Rexhepi - Yes

Wayne Smith - Yes

Pravin Ramdany - Yes

Lynette Keleher - Yes

John Gulzari - Yes

Rob Flanigan - Need more information

Kasuni Mendis - Yes

Louise Berkelmans - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Tom Rennick - Not enough

Glenn Kruithoff - Casey council run a number of live events throughout the year specifically to promote local music.  This includes the support of school based music performance through to regular larger scale outdoor music events during the summer.  There is also the provision of access to music workshops by local residents and the opportunity to be involved in council sponsored bands and ensembles.

Riley Baird - At present, council makes life difficult for musicians. If elected, I aim to try to fix these problems (see my response to Q5).

Brian Oats - Nothing that I am aware of, the current Council has been hostile to and likes to remain isolated from their community, until a couple weeks ago

Shar Balmes - As I am not currently serving on Council, or integrally involved I  the music community (I'm an appreciators rather than a participant) I am unaware of current initiatives. 

Chris Sargeant - The biggest is the construction of an 800 seat theatre... I envisage some pretty wonderful opportunities for musos in the future  

Richard Barrow - Ongoing Freeza gigs. Creation of a major performing arts facility. Active Grants promotion.

Nikolaous Palatsides - I don't know the detail to answer this, however, at festivals and public events live music is often supported by grants from the Council. 

Jenni Walden - The construction of Bunjil place is a fantastic undertaking by our municipality and will provide the community and local talent with a fantastic venue.

Aravind Putta - At the moment there are regular music events and gigs for young people.

Sid Banerjee - I am not aware of any specific initiative that the City of Casey council have currently in place that support music directly. Most of its grants are generic and more community organisation based.

Steve Beardon - Casey has recently invested in a new cultural arts centre directly. 

Hans Caspersz - None that anyone knows of

Aladin Rexhepi - Need to find out more once I'm Elected.

Wayne Smith - Extensive grant process for performers and groups  Development of new venues

Pravin Ramdany - Casey encouraging lots of groups like Berwick Youth Choir and others.

Lynette Keleher - Not many. Idol competitions. New theatre proposed but don't know what they will use it for. Doubt for live bands. My daughter has to travel to inner city venues to perform gigs.

John Gulzari - Not enough

Rob Flanigan - Do they have one?

Kasuni Mendis - Not much, as far as I'm aware. 

Louise Berkelmans - We have brought to council the music plan that has been adopted in sydney.  

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Tom Rennick - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Glenn Kruithoff - The radio buttons on this form do not allow for more than one selection to be made.  Casey council already provide support for all age gigs and provide rehearsal spaces for local musicians.  Loading zones provided at venues should include musicians during hours associated with live events and all venues should definitely be encouraged to operate using safe practices (the form does not explain the definition of inclusive).  Music Victoria would be an excellent partner to assist supporting live music in the Casey council.

Riley Baird - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Brian Oats - All of the above and, as I said, regular events where music is a feature in open spaces throughout the municipality.

Shar Balmes - I like all of the above initiatives and would be happy o see these established in the City of Casey. 

Chris Sargeant - All of the above... Love to host Groovin the moo

Richard Barrow - All of the listed initiatives have merit.

Nikolaous Palatsides - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues  Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues  Grants and support for all ages gigs  Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops  Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Jenni Walden - I would support the introduction of Grants, and partnering with Music Victoria to run development workshops in our area.  It would be of a high priority to also encourage local venues to operate using save and inclusive practices.

Aravind Putta - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Sid Banerjee - The bottom 3 should be immediate go aheads:  1. Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues  2. Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues  3. Grants and support for all ages gigs

Steve Beardon - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Hans Caspersz - Pretty much all of the above to various extents

Aladin Rexhepi - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Wayne Smith - Probably all of the above - if you do some research, you'll find that Casey is very 'live music' friendly and this has mostly been due to my lobbying & initiatives

Pravin Ramdany - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Lynette Keleher - Yes I would support all.

John Gulzari - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Rob Flanigan - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Kasuni Mendis - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Louise Berkelmans - All of the above

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Tom Rennick - Need more information

Glenn Kruithoff - 

Riley Baird - No

Brian Oats - No

Shar Balmes - Yes

Chris Sargeant - Need more information

Richard Barrow - Need more information

Nikolaous Palatsides - Need more information

Jenni Walden - Need more information

Aravind Putta - No

Sid Banerjee - No

Steve Beardon - No

Hans Caspersz - Yes

Aladin Rexhepi - No

Wayne Smith - Yes

Pravin Ramdany - No

Lynette Keleher - No

John Gulzari - No

Rob Flanigan - Need more information

Kasuni Mendis - Need more information

Louise Berkelmans - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Tom Rennick - N/A

Glenn Kruithoff - 

Riley Baird - Yes

Brian Oats - Yes

Shar Balmes - Yes

Chris Sargeant - N/A

Richard Barrow - Yes

Nikolaous Palatsides - N/A

Jenni Walden - N/A

Aravind Putta - Yes

Sid Banerjee - Yes

Steve Beardon - 

Hans Caspersz - N/A

Aladin Rexhepi - Yes

Wayne Smith - N/A

Pravin Ramdany - Yes

Lynette Keleher - Yes

John Gulzari - Yes

Rob Flanigan - Yes

Kasuni Mendis - N/A

Louise Berkelmans - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Tom Rennick - Yes

Glenn Kruithoff - Yes

Riley Baird - Yes

Brian Oats - Yes

Shar Balmes - Yes

Chris Sargeant - Yes

Richard Barrow - Yes

Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes

Jenni Walden - Yes

Aravind Putta - Yes

Sid Banerjee - Yes

Steve Beardon - Yes

Hans Caspersz - Yes

Aladin Rexhepi - Yes

Wayne Smith - Yes

Pravin Ramdany - No

Lynette Keleher - Yes

John Gulzari - Yes

Rob Flanigan - Yes

Kasuni Mendis - Yes

Louise Berkelmans - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Tom Rennick - Should I be elected I would be happy to meet with a representative from Music Victoria to discuss way we can improve the City of Casey via music and assist people in this field. 

Glenn Kruithoff - In regard to question 12, i am not aware of the complete budget spent on the promotion and support of the music industry in Casey, and as such I cannot answer this question.  However given that Casey Council is in the middle of building a new multi-million dollar arts precinct, and already has a strong commitment to promoting live music events, and provides rehearsal and performance spaces in its cranbourne hub, I would suggest that its funding is already strong.  however I would be open to proposals for an increase in funding if it meets the strategic aims of the council and fits within the councils governance risk profile. 

Brian Oats - Council needs to be more Fun and less Fear.

Chris Sargeant - Keep up the great work! Feel free to contact me anytime via my fb page www.facebook.com/FourOaksCasey    Cheers 'Let there be Rock' Chris

Richard Barrow - Thank you. As a lifelong concert goer, I know the power and value of live music.

Sid Banerjee - I am happy to be a part of any discussion or seminar that involves in the uplift of focus on development of music in my council area. I commend you to for taking this initiative of reaching out to all the councillor candidates though I don't think more than half of them would have any clue or any positive intent to be a part of the movement as this may not fit in their political agenda....doesn't matter...I am and will be with you in this !    All the best.

Hans Caspersz - Not sure about question 12 or how such a scheme would work.

Aladin Rexhepi - Music promotes peace and unity - it is the universal language of love and should be promoted everywhere.

Wayne Smith - Please do some research - I think you would discover that Casey is 'super' supportive of the arts already but can always do even more/better!

Lynette Keleher - My daughter is a muso and I can see the struggle with emerging and older artists who have limited opportunity here.

John Gulzari - I will promote and increase funding and grants for more inclusive music and arts project in the city of Casey. 

Central Goldfields Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Costa Di Biase - Live music, all sorts from G&S to Blues. 

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

 Costa Di Biase - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

 Costa Di Biase - Access to venues.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

 Costa Di Biase - I am not sure, I would like to find out though. As a member of our local Gilbert and Sullivan Society, I find it is insurance and licensing in our case.  

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

 Costa Di Biase - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

 Costa Di Biase - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

 Costa Di Biase - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

 Costa Di Biase - Not sure, haven't noticed much.   

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

 Costa Di Biase - All seem like a good idea, the second one probably doesn't apply to us though. 

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

 Costa Di Biase - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

 Costa Di Biase - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

 Costa Di Biase - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Costa Di Biase - An area I would like to look in to further. 

Colac Otway Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Joe McCracken - Pop, rock and some classical

Tony Webber - Jazz, World Music & Classical

David Germano - Anything and everything

Paul Thomas Yates - rock, country, clasic

Stephen Hart - Mainly 60s to 80s popular music.

Mark McCallum - Classical, rock, some blues and country

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Joe McCracken - N/A

Tony Webber - N/A

David Germano - N/A

Paul Thomas Yates - N/A

Stephen Hart - Council has a grants program for community events hosted in local towns, to subsidise fees for using the Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre (COPACC) for rehearsal & hosting of an event and for community groups, more broadly, to obtain assistance to purchase equipment.  

Mark McCallum - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Joe McCracken - lack of demand for live music   - a lack of interest   - there is limited employment or money making opportunities to sustain the industry  

Tony Webber - Lack of opportunity to earn a living to support their art

David Germano - Getting their name out to the public and getting a chance to show off what they can do.

Paul Thomas Yates - lack of venues willing to play live music

Stephen Hart - Access to venues for rehearsal and performance.

Mark McCallum - Unaware of any specific issues

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Joe McCracken - lack of demand for live music  - venues that may not appeal to the wider public

Tony Webber - Not aware of any

David Germano - I believe it would be the cost of venue hire.

Paul Thomas Yates - insurance, security,  lack of promotion in local media 

Stephen Hart - Unaware of specific concerns.

Mark McCallum - Unaware of any specific issues

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Joe McCracken - Yes

Tony Webber - No

David Germano - Yes

Paul Thomas Yates - Yes

Stephen Hart - No

Mark McCallum - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Joe McCracken - Need more information

Tony Webber - Yes

David Germano - Yes

Paul Thomas Yates - Yes

Stephen Hart - Need more information

Mark McCallum - Need more information

Q7: Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Joe McCracken - Need more information

Tony Webber - Yes

David Germano - Yes

Paul Thomas Yates - Yes

Stephen Hart - Need more information

Mark McCallum - Need more information

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Joe McCracken - None that I'm aware of

Tony Webber - Financial support Colac Otway Performing Arts Centre

David Germano - I have worked with several live music venues and help organise 'Open mic nights' to let the locals show off what they can do. This is outside of council. 

Paul Thomas Yates - not sure will look into eg schools public events etc

Stephen Hart - Colac Otway is currently developing its first ever "Arts & Culture" strategy.  I believe that the music strategy should be a part of that broader strategy.

Mark McCallum - Not aware of whether this is an issue in my area

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Joe McCracken - music festivals and similar such events, supported by council  - encouraging musicians to have business plans so they can be financially self sufficient   - ensuring musicians are aware of local by-laws and permit arrangements 

Tony Webber - Free rehearsal space, Grants and supports, Loading zones, partnering with Music Vic, Encouraging local venues

David Germano - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Paul Thomas Yates - I support 1,2,3,4,5,

Stephen Hart - Council already provides some options for subsidised use of COPACC for rehearsal.  If elected, I would be happy to consider any of the above suggestions but it needs to be driven by the local community rather than making commitments, with no indication of cost, as part of a pre-election candidate survey.

Mark McCallum - All sound fair, reasonable and worthy of consideration

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Joe McCracken - Need more information

Tony Webber - Yes

David Germano - Need more information

Paul Thomas Yates - Need more information

Stephen Hart - Need more information

Mark McCallum - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? 

Joe McCracken - N/A

Tony Webber - N/A

David Germano - N/A

Paul Thomas Yates - Yes

Stephen Hart - N/A

Mark McCallum - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Joe McCracken - No

Tony Webber - Yes

David Germano - Yes

Paul Thomas Yates - Yes

Stephen Hart - Yes

Mark McCallum - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Joe McCracken - I want to support musicians by:  - building and maintaining our shires roads so musicians can get to events safely   - maintain footpaths properly so buskers don't have pedestrians tripping over, or causing safety issues  - have local parks and gardens that are well planned out and maintained: musicians can use these spaces to practice and share their talents with the community  - ensure rubbish collection is efficient so that musicians/buskers can practice and perform in an environment that is clean, healthy and safe.

Tony Webber - Thank you.

Paul Thomas Yates - music is like sport to a community it brings people together and improves wellbeing

Stephen Hart - I encourage interested community members to forward their views to Council to help shape Colac Otway's first "Arts & Culture" strategy.

Corangamite Shire Council

No responses from this council.

Darebin City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Lina Messina - All genres, From ACDC, Black Eyed Peas, James Morrision, EROS

Craig Walters - JJJ Undearthed

Lionel Liut - Modern/rock

Andrew Thackrah - Folk and classical

Jessica Doyle - Opera, Classical, Contemporary Alternative, 

Isabel Jackson - Imporvised or well rehearsed and played with emotion by skilled musicians

Mark Tregonning - Many & Varied - World, Pop, Dance, Classical, Rock, Folk, Choral

Lori-Anne Sharp - All types really but especially Folk/Indie

Steph Amir - Lots! Mostly indie, pop, rock, 90s, even oldies and classical sometimes.  Usually I listen to Triple J.  I am also in an a capella community choir and on the board of a community radio station.

Russell Hayward - Broad range but hope to continue to enjoy live pub music

Joe Cutri - all sorts just love music

Diana Pais - Various, from pop, classical,  rock, country to latin and techno

Amy Stubberfield - Rock, Pop and Dance

Rocky Dabscheck - Many styles. I am a performing musician. My instrument is the guitar, hence I am attracted to guitar flavoured music.

John MacISAAC - Classical, jazz and blues

Kim Le Cerf - I'm a Beatles tragic

Liz Landray - Contemporary, Opera, New Music, Improvised, Experimental, Avant Garde, Impressionist Music, Pop, RandB, Folk, African, Greek, Indigenous, Renaissance, Jazz, Latin, Country, Gypsy, Choirs

Bethwyn Mell - Generally independent pop and rock, particularly from the 1980s

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Lina Messina - N/A

Craig Walters - N/A

Lionel Liut - N/A

Andrew Thackrah - N/A

Jessica Doyle - N/A

Isabel Jackson - N/A

Mark Tregonning - N/A

Lori-Anne Sharp - N/A

Steph Amir - N/A

Russell Hayward - N/A

Joe Cutri - N/A

Diana Pais - N/A

Amy Stubberfield - N/A

Rocky Dabscheck - N/A

John MacISAAC - N/A

Kim Le Cerf - N/A

Liz Landray - N/A

Bethwyn Mell - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Lina Messina - The internet piracy, Lack of airplay of Australian Artist on Australian radio, & tv. Monopoly of recording company held by Sony Records, lack of music studies in school.

Craig Walters - Recognition and remuneration

Lionel Liut - LACK OF LOCAL PUBLIC SUPPORT 

Andrew Thackrah - Availability of affordable rehearsal/recording space and need for suitable and diverse venues for performances. 

Jessica Doyle - Spaces to perform, funding for support services, opportunities for assistance in recording, access to resources and space for rehearsal.

Isabel Jackson - Access to appropriate rehearsal space - acoustics, accessibility, affordable

Mark Tregonning - Access to funding  - Access to affordable rehearsal and performance spaces (though the Active Spaces program in Darebin has gone some way to addressing this)  - Unequal distribution of venues in the council (great music venues in Northcote but less so in Preston or Reservoir)  - Cost of living and housing affordability hits all artists hard, forcing them to spend more time in their "day job", less time making music.  

Lori-Anne Sharp - Darebin is a great place to hear live music, but I would love to see more venues supporting local live musicians and opportunity for community events that incorporate live gigs.

Steph Amir - Access to funding  - Access to affordable rehearsal and performance spaces (though the Active Spaces program in Darebin has gone some way to addressing this)  - Unequal distribution of venues in the council (great music venues in Northcote but less so in Preston or Reservoir)

Russell Hayward - Access to appropriate venue and rehearsal space. 

Joe Cutri - Pokies, killed live music in my time with less and less venues to play live music

Diana Pais - The lack of support and festival promotion offered by council. A lack of suitable venues and platforms for musicians to collaborate with each other and share ideas and an opportunities to engage with and mentor young aspiring musicians.

Amy Stubberfield - Lack of live recording studio's, events and free concert spaces

Rocky Dabscheck - Lack of recompense for their efforts, both live and recorded. The diminishing opportunity to play live, especially for musicians presenting their own songs to an audience is of major concern.

John MacISAAC - Venues and events and income for musicians early in their public career. On going support for the arts and music in Darebin.   

Kim Le Cerf - Darebin, and Northcote in particular, was a place for affordable housing for musicians, near to many live music venues in the inner city. However this has become increasingly challenging, given the rise in rent. This has meant that a lot of musicians have had to move further north, into suburbs like Preston and Reservoir or even out of Darebin altogether. There is also the risk that some venues may cease to support live music and instead look at pokies as a more attractive income source.

LizLandray - Access to rehearsal studio space, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, year round Council support, few Arts and Cultural Grants

Bethwyn Mell - I can imagine that housing affordability and income security are major issues, with the need to support themselves actually infringing on their time to actually practice their craft. I also wonder about the availability of affordable practice and recording spaces and finally on the number of venues available for performance.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Lina Messina - Parking... & no open air festival events...

Craig Walters - Knowing who the bands are and getting people (me included) off their arses to go to them

Lionel Liut - LACK OF PATRONS

Andrew Thackrah - 

Jessica Doyle - The space and time to perform. Location of venue. The potential reduction in venues due to overdevelopment of spaces previously used for live performance.

Isabel Jackson - in no order: access for parking to load an unload, noise limits, variation in size and types to suit different styles

Mark Tregonning - Poker machines either in places where live music could be (eg Cramer Hotel in Preston) or taking over pub venues and pushing out live music (for example in the Grandview Hotel in Fairfield)  - Planning challenges and noise complaints  - As above, lack of venues in the north of the council area  - Although I don't have specific information about this in regards to music venues, I suspect that live music venues are affected by high rental rates as other tenants in prime locations are considering the above, we have a strong live music scene in Northcote.   

Lori-Anne Sharp - 

Steph Amir - Planning challenges and noise complaints  - As above, lack of venues in the north of the council area  - Although I don't have specific information about this in regards to music venues, I suspect that live music venues are affected by high rental rates as other tenants in prime locations are    Considering the above, we have a strong live music scene in Northcote that I and many love.  

Russell Hayward - Inappropriate development and gentrification issues. Need to ensure new development are responsible for issues such as soundproofing rather than long standing venues.

Joe Cutri - Darebin has some of the great live venues in the state, very proud of the amount of venues in the area and growing.

Diana Pais - The expense incurred on sound proofing a new venue or modifying an existing venue in accordance with change principle reforms.  Although the reforms are welcomed and overdue to mitigate residential complaints, I believe venues remain limited in music genre to maintain the applicable decibel range in residential areas. 

Amy Stubberfield - Pressure from neighbors over opening times, music levels and restrictions around liquor licenses 

Rocky Dabscheck - Bums on seats so to speak. Noise spillage and irate neighbours can prove expensive to assuage.  Competing against taped music venues is an issue.  Lack of support from governments at every level.

John MacISAAC - Loss of live music venues due to noise rules, restricted hours of operation and conflict with nearby residents. Venue dependence on gambling and poker machines for income.

Kim Le Cerf - The biggest threat is development nearby, which can put live music venues under pressure due to an increase in demand for onstreet parking and noise complaints. Whilst the 'agent ofchange' legislation is welcome, there is uncertainty as to how this will play out in cases where development proposals and new or expanded live music venues are appearing at the same time.

Liz Landray - Ongoing Council support, for example there is a disconnect between Darebin Council recognising the high value of music as a significant contributor to the economic and cultural capital of the City and Council’s limited financial and in-kind support and broad knowledge of the needs of local live music venues.

Bethwyn Mell - Although Darebin generally has one of the largest musician populations in Australia, the further away from the city the less music venues. I imagine the major issue is complaints from residents in regard to music and patron noise and activity. The areas of Darebin closer to the city appear to have a greater tolerance for the potentialconflict with residential development. However with the number of new large housing projects being built this may be a potential issue. The rising costs and limited areas available to locate and sustain a live music venue means there are less possibilities for new venues, particularly in established areas.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Lina Messina - No

Craig Walters - No

Lionel Liut - No

Andrew Thackrah - Yes

Jessica Doyle - Yes

Isabel Jackson - Yes

Mark Tregonning - Yes

Lori-Anne Sharp - Yes

Steph Amir - Yes

Russell Hayward - Yes

Joe Cutri - No

Diana Pais - Yes

Amy Stubberfield - Yes

Rocky Dabscheck - No

John MacISAAC - Yes

Kim Le Cerf - Yes

Liz Landray - Yes

Bethwyn Mell - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? 

Lina Messina - Yes

Craig Walters - Yes

Lionel Liut - Yes

Andrew Thackrah - Yes

Jessica Doyle - Yes

Isabel Jackson - Yes

Mark Tregonning - Yes

Lori-Anne Sharp - Yes

Steph Amir - Yes

Russell Hayward - Yes

Joe Cutri - Yes

Diana Pais - Yes

Amy Stubberfield - Yes

Rocky Dabscheck - Yes

John MacISAAC - Yes

Kim Le Cerf - Yes

Liz Landray - Yes

Bethwyn Mell - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Lina Messina - Yes

Craig Walters - Yes

Lionel Liut - Need more information

Andrew Thackrah - Yes

Jessica Doyle - Yes

Isabel Jackson - Yes

Mark Tregonning - Yes

Lori-Anne Sharp - Yes

Steph Amir - Yes

Russell Hayward - Yes

Joe Cutri - Yes

Diana Pais - Yes

Amy Stubberfield - Yes

Rocky Dabscheck - Yes

John MacISAAC - Yes

Kim Le Cerf - Yes

Liz Landray - Yes

Bethwyn Mell - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Lina Messina - Darebin arts centre,,, to hold events

Craig Walters - Darebin has one of the highest music artists ratio in Australia.  We have had a local music festival.  The Tourism Strategy tried to play this up (a bit lame).  I reckon get JJJ Unearthed to host just a Darebin segment.

Lionel Liut - COUNCIL HAS VENUE AND MAKES IT AVAILABLE AT LITTLE IF ANY COST YET CONCERTS ATTENDANCE ARE VERY POOR

Andrew Thackrah - Darebin Music Feast, Decibels Youth Music Centre, Decibels Records Program, FReeZA program.  

Jessica Doyle - There is not a music strategy in Darebin and one should be developed, as part of the Darebin Arts Partnership Initiative.

Isabel Jackson - I understand from musicians and from the Council Plan that there are small grants and large festivals.  

Mark Tregonning - The Darebin Music Feast, featuring 100 events over 10 days.   - The Active Spaces program also gives artists access to vacant spaces in prime location to help support local arts.  - There are youth music initiatives such as through FReeZA and the Youth Music Center.  - Darebin previously hosted the High Street festival and this should be revived.      I have also been calling on the council to purchase the Rivoli Theatre in Preston to turn into a community arts hub, including for musicians.  All but one of the councillors blocked the motion, but if elected this is something I will continue to pursue, along with other initiatives to support arts and music.  

Lori-Anne Sharp - Parking available to musicians outside venues when performing. Provide creative spaces to rehearse and perform. Support initiatives to encourage young people into the music industry.

Steph Amir - The Darebin Music Feast, featuring 100 events over 10 days.   - The Active Spaces program also gives artists access to vacant spaces in prime location to help support local arts.  - There are youth music initiatives such as through FReeZA and the Youth Music Center.  - Darebin previously hosted the High Street festival and this should be revived.     I have also been calling on the council to purchase the Rivoli Theatre in Preston to turn into a community arts hub, including for musicians.  All but one of the councillors blocked the motion, but if elected this is something I will continue to pursue, along with other initiatives to support arts and music.

Russell Hayward - Darebin music feast for example.  There are overlaps with the Council Arts strategy and Tourism strategy.

Joe Cutri - As I'm not in Council its hard to know

Diana Pais - Annual music feast running over 10 days between October and November. 

Amy Stubberfield - A new recording studio has recently opened in the reservoir library which allows musicians to record and practice their music.

Rocky Dabscheck - To be honest, not as much as they should.

John MacISAAC - "Every year, Melbourne’s thriving music community comes together to celebrate songwriting and music at the Darebin Music Feast.". "The FReeZA program is a part of the Victorian State Government funded FReeZA initiative that gives young people the opportunity to lead the planning and staging of live music and cultural events within their local communities."

Kim Le Cerf - Darebin currently has an Arts Strategy and a standing committee which includes representatives from the local music industry and venues. There are a number of festivals and events throughout the year that profile live music, most notably the Darebin Music Feast.

Liz Landray - There are several Darebin Council initiatives that support and showcase music including, Decibels Records, FReeZA, Darebin’s Community Grants Program, the annual music festival, The Darebin Music Feast that I established in 1996 and Directed for 5 years, Carols in All Nations and the music programs in other Darebin Festivals and events.

Bethwyn Mell - Council programs include: the Darebin Music Feast including the Reservoir Stomp; the true north arts festival and finally The FreeZA program for underage performers and patrons; support for community music organisations including the Preston Symphony Orchestra and Darebin Brass Band; provision of managed spaces including Northcote Town Hall and Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Lina Messina - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Craig Walters - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Lionel Liut - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Andrew Thackrah - I'm keen, in particular, to expand the use of free or subsidised rehearsal spaces in Darebin. 

Jessica Doyle - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Isabel Jackson - Probably all of the above because they are interconnected. However, I fully support initiatives that encourage experimenting, collaborating and  playing music for its own sake, rather than an emphasis on being a commercial enterprise.  I don't believe that there is anything wrong from making money from the arts but commercial 'success' shouldn't be the primary goal, imo. 

Mark Tregonning - I would support all of these.  Free rehearsal space would need to be subject to capacity and balance other competing interests (eg other arts)

Lori-Anne Sharp - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Steph Amir - I'd support all of these initiatives. 

Russell Hayward - All of the above

Joe Cutri - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Diana Pais - Annual music feast running over 10 days between October and November. 

Amy Stubberfield - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Rocky Dabscheck - All the above are excellent initiatives.  Council should support a song writing competition. A battle of the bands, open only to acts performing their own material  A council sponsored music show on community radio  More support for instrumental music lessons in local government schools

John MacISAAC - A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?    Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues  Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues  Grants and support for all ages gigs  Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops  Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Kim Le Cerf - Free rehearsal spaces already provided, but could be expanded; grants and support for all ages gigs are already provided, however are at risk. I will safeguard through supporting community grants program; partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops; encouraging local venues to operation using safe and inclusive practises. Greens Cr Trent McCarthy has already pushed for this through the LGBTIQ policies he has introduced on Council.

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Lina Messina - No

Craig Walters - No

Lionel Liut - Yes

Andrew Thackrah - No

Jessica Doyle - No

Isabel Jackson - Need more information

Mark Tregonning - No

Lori-Anne Sharp - No

Steph Amir - Need more information

Russell Hayward - No

Joe Cutri - No

Diana Pais - No

Amy Stubberfield - No

Rocky Dabscheck - No

John MacISAAC - Need more information

Kim Le Cerf - No

Liz Landray - No

Bethwyn Mell - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Lina Messina - Yes

Craig Walters - Yes

Lionel Liut - N/A

Andrew Thackrah - Yes

Jessica Doyle - Yes

Isabel Jackson - N/A

Mark Tregonning - Yes

Lori-Anne Sharp - Yes

Steph Amir - Yes

Russell Hayward - Yes

Joe Cutri - Yes

Diana Pais - Yes

Amy Stubberfield - Yes

Rocky Dabscheck - Yes

John MacISAAC - Yes

Kim Le Cerf - Yes

Liz Landray - Yes

Bethwyn Mell - No/Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Lina Messina - Yes

Craig Walters - Yes

Lionel Liut - Yes

Andrew Thackrah - Yes

Jessica Doyle - Yes

Isabel Jackson - Yes

Mark Tregonning - Yes

Lori-Anne Sharp - Yes

Steph Amir - Yes

Russell Hayward - Yes

Joe Cutri - Yes

Diana Pais - Yes

Amy Stubberfield - Yes

Rocky Dabscheck - Yes

John MacISAAC - Yes

Kim Le Cerf - Yes

Liz Landray - Yes

Bethwyn Mell - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Lina Messina - Australian radio, tv supports Overseas artists above our own. Airplay is limited and lack of respect for their craft is given. talented musicians go overseas to receive respect for their craft. They should be respected here first.

Craig Walters - So I am amazed at the quality of music I pick up off JJJ Unearthed; as good as anything from the 60s, 70s, etc etc.  Then I download it and see that 7 others have also done that!!  What? Just 7?  How the hell do they get time to make music as well as keep boidy and soul together!  In essence, it's unjust.  Building houses building music; how can the balance of recognising equal and valid contribution in a money based society be recognised?  By the way, music doesn't have to be loud to be good.  Like candidates; big billboards, big egos.

Isabel Jackson - Thank you. My general comments are in #11. I am mainly interested in dance and music is a key area. How great it would be to have more collaborations and live music at dance gigs - not discounting being able to dance at music gigs.

Mark Tregonning - I like a comprehensive review on how our Council deals with all these issues, including other art forms (eg fine arts, theatre, dance) before committing to implementing change.

Lori-Anne Sharp - I am a huge supporter of musicians and live music and if elected would support initiatives to increase the live music scene in Darebin. Music has the power to connect all communities, regardless of age,race or ethnicity. It brings people great joy. Gratitude to all the makers of the melody.

Steph Amir - I've been speaking to individual musicians in Darebin (and as mentioned above I've involved in community music in Darebin myself), but would need to undertake more comprehensive consultation to fully understand and address the issues.

Russell Hayward - I believe it is important to support our local talent and welcome visiting talent and ensure that there are always spaces protected for and created for our music

Joe Cutri - Questions 12,13,14 are hard to know without looking at the funding/grants process. But as a Musician myself I would like to support music in Darebin,  

Amy Stubberfield - I would just like to add that it is important for councils to help support all of their residents. As an active and inclusive cultural art program benefits the community in several way including financially by drawing people into the area, and if done right can foster a more inclusive community.

Rocky Dabscheck - Musicians of all ages should be supported

John MacISAAC - Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Music Victoria survey. regards John MacISAAC

Kim Le Cerf - Thanks for the opportunity to respond to these question and raise awareness of important issues musicians and live music venues face, particularly as our city grows and changes.

LizLandray - As a University music graduate I value music making in our community as an intrinsic to community connectedness and in developing our vibrant and unique cultural identity. To ensure Darebin Council is on track in its role as a music leader and supporter I would like to see Council create opportunities to engage regularly with a wide cross-section of local music makers.

Bethwyn Mell - I feelthat it is very difficult to answer these questions definitively and comprehensively because: I am not now nor ever have been a councillor, and the sheer number of programs and strategies, committees and service groups is huge and the structure and organisation of the council is complex and difficult to access information about easily and quickly (unless it is a specialist and sole issue of concern, in which case through trial and error, talking to people and deducing who are the right people to supply information)

East Gippsland Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Peter Neal - Country music

Ian Campbell - A variety; pop, rock, heavy metal, ballads, country and western, folk, a little jazz, blues 

Deb Foskey - Many genres

Jackson Roberts - Alt rock, alt electronic music, progressive psytrance

Marianne Pelz - All

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Peter Neal - Over the last 8 years EGSC has provided and encouraged local  music strongly

Ian Campbell - N/A

Deb Foskey - N/A

Jackson Roberts - N/A

Marianne Pelz - Opera on the Lakes, grant funding to community events, concerts at the BARC facility, 

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Peter Neal - Distance is always an issue trying to get high quality muso to Bairnsdale and further afield 

Ian Campbell - Venues for practice at a reasonable cost and very limited live gigs paying a reasonable fee.

Deb Foskey - Isolation of individual musicians; lack of paid gigs; lack of music education in schools

Jackson Roberts - Access to appropriate venues and licences.

Marianne Pelz - Distance and travel, remoteness

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Peter Neal - As above venue size is always an issue sound requirements can also be a problem

Ian Campbell - The size of the venue is generally too small to make attracting live acts financially viable.

Deb Foskey - Lack of critical mass to reimburse their efforts

Jackson Roberts - They are non existent, or council is not willing to issue licences.

Marianne Pelz - Too small

 Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

 Peter Neal - No

Ian Campbell - Yes

Deb Foskey -  No

Jackson Roberts - No

Marianne Pelz - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Peter Neal - Yes

Ian Campbell - Yes

Deb Foskey - Yes

Jackson Roberts - Yes

Marianne Pelz - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? 

Peter Neal - Yes

Ian Campbell - Yes

Deb Foskey - Yes

Jackson Roberts - Yes

Marianne Pelz - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Peter Neal - EGSC has referbed the entertainment centre we also have a couple of very good private venues also

Ian Campbell - Don't know

Deb Foskey - I'd say its pretty ad hoc and musician driven. There is events funding for e.g. Bruthen Blues Festival organised by communities.

Jackson Roberts - Freeza battle of the bands

Marianne Pelz - Refer to dot point 4

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Peter Neal - as this survey monkey will only allow one answer I would suggest you come and talk not just to Officers but also to Councillors

Ian Campbell - I would support free rehearsal spaces, musician parking and encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practices.

Deb Foskey - I'd support most of these - free parking isn't an issue as there is no paid parking in EG at this stage. 

Jackson Roberts - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Marianne Pelz - Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Peter Neal - No

Ian Campbell - Yes

Deb Foskey - No

Jackson Roberts - No

Marianne Pelz - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Peter Neal - Yes

Ian Campbell - N/A

Deb Foskey - Yes

Jackson Roberts - Yes

Marianne Pelz - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

 Peter Neal - Yes

Ian Campbell - Yes

Deb Foskey - Yes

Jackson Roberts - Yes

Marianne Pelz - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Peter Neal - A lot of these questions EGSC already does but happy to improve what is already in place.

Ian Campbell - If we want East Gippsland communities to attract more tourists and residents, music is part of the mix.

Deb Foskey - The situation in rural areas is very different to urban issues. Here its the cost involved in travel etc which limits the ability to hire musicians. In past, bringing in people to run workshops as well as gigs has been best strategy.

Marianne Pelz - I would support rehearsals in council buildings if they are not in competition to legitimate musicians making a living in the region

Frankston City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Rebekah Spelman - Country

John Billing - All

Tom Christensen - Live bands, jazz, big bands, classical, folk, rock, lounge.

Suzette Tayler - All music

Prasad Phillip - Contemporary, pop, jazz, eastern

J.R. Perez - All kinds

Alex Breden - A full variety

Lillian O'Connor - RnB, Hip Hop & Rap 

Claire Houston - everything except jazz

Sandra Mayer - Most

Samantha Smith - Most types

William Schaefer - Folk, Trad Rock, Ballads

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Rebekah Spelman - I offered financial and moral support (of which the financial support was unfortunately defeated by the majority of councillors) in 2013 to the start up of The Voice Frankston, which has since gone on for several years to become a hugely popular local music competition. I have also supported other community music and dance programs with assistance from the Frankston Community Grants program including the All Stars dance group others. 

John Billing - N/A

Tom Christensen - N/A

Suzette Tayler - Music festivals such as Frankston guitar festival , Anywhere festival at Frankston Art Centre, The song Room I am a very big supporter , The Voice Frankston and may others including Frankston Symphony Orchestra

Prasad Phillip - N/A

J.R. Perez - N/A

Alex Breden - N/A

Lillian O'Connor - N/A

Claire Houston - N/A

Sandra Mayer - I recently presented an award to a volunteer group called Fresh start sounds, assisted them with getting the community piano tuned, and applying for a grant

Samantha Smith - N/A

William Schaefer - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Rebekah Spelman - I honestly do not know the answer to this question but I would be more than willing to learn.   

John Billing - I believe singers are supported to some capacity with Frankston's "The Voice" competition, however, as a City with such a history in the Australian Music Industry, I feel that their is perhaps insufficient affordable opportunities for musicians available to up and coming as well as local established artists. As a former Radio Announcer and DJ, I have seen this not just in my own municipality, but others as well. Many artists simply give up as it all appears too hard for want of a better term.   Those who do get the opportunity to record a demo for example are then faced with the challenge of marketing it. This is an area where I have also had some, albeit limited experience, woking with such notable artists as Kelle Hoggart who most know from her days in Hi5. Some older people may even recall her days in Teen Queens, but not many would know that she was once a Rave artist also under the name of Insomnia working with DJ Insomnia.  Similarly, I have also worked in Sound Engineering also and learnt how difficult it is for artist to get gigs without being taken advantage of by venues and various forms of Management alike. 

Tom Christensen - The issue of being heard. There are venues but musicians need to get an audience and there should be more music festivals, talent competitions, community radio support, and JJJ radio supporting local Aussie musicians.

Suzette Tayler - I believe they need more exposure and that is something I would like to address if elected. Also special funding for those that cannot afford to go further with their music

Prasad Phillip - Not enough promotion for the industry and artists.

J.R. Perez - An absolute lack of support in terms of musical (sic) education, career path, high licensing fees, removal of intellectual/creative property and community interest. 

Alex Breden - Lack of funding, insurance, successful event promotion and attendance.

Lillian O'Connor - For musicians, getting paid for the work they do (low pay) and finding affordable venues to rehearse and perform are also key issues. Venues face difficulties with parking and traffic, inadequate late-night public transport, alcohol-related amenity issues and if they want to expand, objections from neighbours.  

Claire Houston - getting 'airtime'; having the opportunity to perform in front of an audience at live venues.

Sandra Mayer - They need a permit to Busk, only allowed certain areas.  

Samantha Smith - Exposure

William Schaefer - Viable paying venues.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? 

Rebekah Spelman - Again, I'm unsure

John Billing - I think the Pokies have been detrimental to live music in general. A number of Venues which would normally have artists or bands perform have given up their previous live venue space for the aforementioned.  Insurances are another issue which has, I believe, increased ticket pricing across the board. I recall seeing Run DMC at the 21st Century Dance Club here in Frankston in 1998 and paid $28 for my ticket. It would not be possible today to see an artist who has a current #1 hit, taking in to account CPI, for similar value. In fact, based on 3% CPI, that ticket today should be no more than $47. So why are we forced to pay in excess of $150 to top billing artist and have to travel in to the Melbourne to see them? 

Tom Christensen - Live music venues have been under pressure due to noise, and neighbours have caused many to close or spend money on sound proofing. With the Agent of change principle, the issue of sound proofing is taken into account. We need to find ways to bring shows into all types of venues including Cafes, Restaurants, Clubs, Bars and Hotels.

Suzette Tayler - More open space entertainment and festivals introducing all types of music

Prasad Phillip - Expensive and not enough venues.

J.R. Perez - The venues' reputation because this municipality has very high unemployment and income inequality, which breeds criminal behaviour and the nightlife venues tend to be a prime target for this.

Alex Breden - Promotion, advertising, funding, insurance.

Lillian O'Connor - Live music is under threat from lack of traditional and affordable venues in the Frankston area, the limited range of venues for diverse forms of live music and pressures from new/existing residents to constrain noise.

Claire Houston - There are not nearly enough live music venues in the Frankston municipality and those that exist don't seem to promote themselves very often.  I would love to see more small and intimate 'club' style venues operating.

Sandra Mayer - I don't think that noise is an issue as our pubs aren't too close to houses

Samantha Smith - The amount and group of people they attract.

William Schaefer - Too many poker machines

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Rebekah Spelman - No

John Billing - No

Tom Christensen - Yes

Suzette Tayler - No

Prasad Phillip - No

J.R. Perez - No

Alex Breden - No

Lillian O'Connor - Yes

Claire Houston - Yes

Sandra Mayer - No

Samantha Smith - No

William Schaefer - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Rebekah Spelman - Yes

John Billing - Yes

Tom Christensen - Yes

Suzette Tayler - Yes

Prasad Phillip - Yes

J.R. Perez - Yes

Alex Breden - Need more information

Lillian O'Connor - Need more information

Claire Houston - Yes

Sandra Mayer - Need more information

Samantha Smith - Yes

William Schaefer - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Rebekah Spelman - Yes

John Billing - Yes

Tom Christensen - Yes

Suzette Tayler - Yes

Prasad Phillip - Yes

J.R. Perez - Yes

Alex Breden - Need more information

Lillian O'Connor - Yes

Claire Houston - Yes

Sandra Mayer - Need more information

Samantha Smith - Yes

William Schaefer - Need more information

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Rebekah Spelman - We have a very inclusive community grants program. 

John Billing - As previously mentioned, there is the "The Voice of Frankston" competition and a number of performers can be seen usually busking in our Mall.

Tom Christensen - I am yet to become a councillor and am not aware of the current initiatives undertaken by my municipality.

Suzette Tayler - All of the above

Prasad Phillip - Not much

J.R. Perez - If elected, I will find out and will get back to you on it.

Alex Breden - Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Lillian O'Connor - Frankston Youth Services team has already implemented a new three-room recording studio available for talented local musicians  - Supporting local muscians through grants/funding   - Restored the Mechanics Institute which is available as an affordable live performance venue with a local promoter 

Claire Houston - I am not aware of any initiatives in the Frankston municipality but if elected I would absolutely undertake to have such an initiative instigated.

Sandra Mayer - We work with musicians to activate our streets 

Samantha Smith - The Voice of Frankston 2016

William Schaefer - Voice of Frankston

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Rebekah Spelman - Grants and support for all ages gigs

John Billing - All of the above is something that I would look at for consideration as I believe music plays an important part in our lives, especially when you consider the names from Frankston who have made it in the industry, i.e., Johnny Logan (2x  Eurovision winner) 28 Days, Madison Avenue, Toby Martin (Youth Group), Alasdair Murray (Illy), etc.

Tom Christensen - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Suzette Tayler - The above does not allow me to fill in the dot points. I suuport all of the above perhaps though the parking would be an issue but that could be address perhaps in loading zones meaning just to unload

Prasad Phillip - Grants and support for all ages gigs

J.R. Perez - Music programs for youth.

Alex Breden - Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Lillian O'Connor - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Claire Houston - I agree and would support all of the above initiatives to support live music.   I think live music is fantastic and there needs to be much more of it in venues across Melbourne and in particular Frankston and environs.

Sandra Mayer - Yes

Samantha Smith - Free rehearsal spaces  Partnering with Music Vic  Encouraging local venues

William Schaefer - Rehearsal space  Grants for gigs  Inclusive practices  Development workshops

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? 

Rebekah Spelman - Yes

John Billing - No

Tom Christensen - No

Suzette Tayler - No

Prasad Phillip - No

J.R. Perez - No

Alex Breden - Need more information

Lillian O'Connor - No

Claire Houston - Need more information

Sandra Mayer - Need more information

Samantha Smith - Need more information

William Schaefer - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

 Rebekah Spelman - N/A

John Billing - Yes

Tom Christensen - Yes

Suzette Tayler - Yes

Prasad Phillip - Yes

J.R. Perez - Yes

Alex Breden - N/A

Lillian O'Connor - Yes

Claire Houston - Yes

Sandra Mayer - N/A

Samantha Smith - N/A

William Schaefer - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? 

Rebekah Spelman - Yes

John Billing - Yes

Tom Christensen - Yes

Suzette Tayler - Yes

Prasad Phillip - Yes

J.R. Perez - Yes

Alex Breden - Yes

Lillian O'Connor - Yes

Claire Houston - Yes

Sandra Mayer - Yes

Samantha Smith - Yes

William Schaefer - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

John Billing - It saddens me to see so many Frankstonians have to leave the area or go overseas to "make it" when we have all we need to support them right here on our backdoor.

Tom Christensen - As I am not yet a councillor, I am unaware of the funding so cannot make an accurate estimate of whether the funding is adequate, but I am very supportive of music in the community so would love to see it flourish.

Suzette Tayler - I just wanted to add that music is very important to everyone I would think. I also believe it is a great tool for mental health

J.R. Perez - I love music... any kind of mu-si-ic (I am singing, actually).

Lillian O'Connor - I have a deep appreciation for the benefits of music, as it is a way one expresses themselves. I believe musical events, if managed and controlled well and in collaboration with members of the local community would create pleasurable experiences for all involved both performers and onlookers

Claire Houston - I absolutely support the agent of change principle and think its introduction is critical.  No more people buying next to a 'gig' then wingeing about the noise.  'Let the buyer beware' I say.  The Mentone Hotel in City of Kingston is a case in point  - gone out of business due to constantly complaining neighbours.

Sandra Mayer - We do have our local orchestra rehearsing in our  Mechanics hall now

Gannawarra Shire Council

No responses from this council.

Glen Eira City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Rock, pop and alternative

Mary Delahunty - All!  I play piano and enjoy listening to instrumental musical forms. My children also learn music but they mostly enjoy pop.  In every room of the house it seems a different genre is playing!

Thomas Sounness - Jazz, Rock, Ambient, Classic, Pop and Progressive Rock

David Box - Jazz, 70's & 80's, Rock, Blues, selective Pop

Shan Jayaweera - Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop

Jamie Hyams - Rock and Pop - mainly listen to Triple J

Rodney Andropoulos - I enjoy a wide range of music!

Jeffrey Mackie - All

Donna Elliot - Modern Pop, Classical, Opera 

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - N/A

Mary Delahunty - We provide a lot of support to groups using music as therapy or social inclusion programs. Enjoyably we also have a series of free events called "music in the park" showcasing different forms of live music in some of our gorgeous public spaces.  Glen Eira has a wonderful band and fantastic local talent that we encourage and develop through our concert series.

Thomas Sounness - The support has not been specific but on a venue by venue basis, or on an application by application basis. In general the issues with live or amplified music need to address the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act's noise requirements and quite often this requires acoustic treatment of the venue.  controls. In my view, an overall strategy for coordination of live music or music venues that are sized for small discreet entertainment activities is lacking. 

David Box - N/A

Shan Jayaweera - N/A

Jamie Hyams - We have a battle of the bands to promote young musicians, with prizes including recording sessions and being the opening act at our party in the park, which attracts between 5,000 and 7,000 to hear established acts. Our youth services department helps mentor young music talent. 

Rodney Andropoulos - N/A

Jeffrey Mackie - N/A

Donna Elliot - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Soundproofing for studios. There are business which do not allow tenants to soundproof adequately, and consequently get neighbour complaints. We're an area with a lot of young people with a lot of garage bands, and neighbours often to complain about the noise.

Mary Delahunty - The availability of venues is most likely an issue.  Beyond the need for venues to hold performances in we also need venues where people can learn, practice and participate in a way that is accessible.  It would be a terrible outcome for the arts if music became the domain of those who could afford it.

Thomas Sounness - Having access to venues to play where late night activities are supported, where amplified music is acceptable for both the surrounding residents and the venue host, and that the after hours activities are not considered anti-social. 

David Box - Good question. I am not sure and would like to know. All I could think of was locations to practise and sponsorship for local performers through arts grants. Finally helping to promote music venues.

Shan Jayaweera - Lack of performance and rehearsal venues. 

Jamie Hyams - Not many live venues.

Rodney Andropoulos - The lack of quality venues that attract people

Jeffrey Mackie - Need more venues to perform

Donna Elliot - Venues to appear at are minimal  Mainly local parks, with attendance affected by weather  Public exposure

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - There simply aren't enough of them, the three main shopping strips in our area have perhaps a total of five venues to play live music. 

Mary Delahunty - Our municipality has large residential areas.  Balancing the need for quiet neighbourhoods with the needs of live music venues through permits is a constant challenge.

Thomas Sounness - Having opportunities for late night activities to be supported, where amplified music is acceptable for both the surrounding residents and the venue host, and that the after hours activities & post event departures are not considered anti-social. 

David Box - Live music performance venues. Lack of support from Council like holding sponsored and supported music festivals, as well as including performers in non-specific festivals. Permits for street performance.

Shan Jayaweera - The continuing gentrification of the inner city suburbs that sees noise and time limits put on venues. The irony being people move here because its cool and happening vibe yet they don't want loud music playing?

Jamie Hyams - Those that are established are okay, but because the municipality is well built up, it may be difficult to establish new venues

Rodney Andropoulos - Most of the venues in Glen Eira that host music need to be mindful of the proximity of local residents. This reflects in the times that live music can be played with a usual cut off time around 10pm, even though a venue could be licensed until 12pm or later.

Jeffrey Mackie - Limit of operational hours

Donna Elliot - Apart from Parks and Council Auditoriums very few (if any) venues.  Most local restaurants are to small and cost is a factor. Roo Bar is only venue I know off.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Yes

Mary Delahunty - Yes

Thomas Sounness - No

David Box -  No

Shan Jayaweera - Yes

Jamie Hyams - Yes

Rodney Andropoulos - Yes

Jeffrey Mackie - No

Donna Elliot - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Yes

Mary Delahunty - Yes

Thomas Sounness - Yes

David Box - Yes

Shan Jayaweera - Yes

Jamie Hyams - Yes

Rodney Andropoulos - Yes

Jeffrey Mackie - Yes

Donna Elliot - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Yes

Mary Delahunty - Yes

Thomas Sounness - Yes

David Box - Yes

Shan Jayaweera - Yes

Jamie Hyams - Yes

Rodney Andropoulos - Yes

Jeffrey Mackie - Yes

Donna Elliot - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Glen Eira currently has an Arts and Culture program

Mary Delahunty - We support a number of local groups and also play a lead role in showcasing local talent.  Certainly a music audit would help us understand what else can be done.

Thomas Sounness - I am not aware of anything specific but there are attempts to provide local acts to perform at our party-in-the park series and with our battle of the bands competition. There are also youth services which promote music activities. Finally, our Community Grants Programme provides for  venue support where applications meet policy set criteria where Council buildings may be supplied at a discount.

David Box - Not a current Councillor. I do support music such as attending nearby Caravan Club and formerly played the guitar.

Shan Jayaweera - I don't think the current Glen Eira city council place much value on the arts in general 

Jamie Hyams - As above

Rodney Andropoulos - None that I am aware of.

Jeffrey Mackie - N/A

Donna Elliot - Other than Park events and occasional recitals at Town Hall, I am unaware of any other initiatives.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Mary Delahunty - I support free spaces - I introduced this for school groups early in my term.  I support grants  I support Music Vic running  PD workshops  I support encouraging safe and inclusive practises

Thomas Sounness - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

David Box - Cannot tick multiple items, but I do support every measure.

Shan Jayaweera - These are all great ideas and I would support every single one of them - I would like to add that I think there should be more integration of professional musicians into local schools programs

Jamie Hyams - 1, 3, 4, 5

Rodney Andropoulos - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Jeffrey Mackie - All of the above

Donna Elliot - I agree with all of the above however only one tick is allowed?

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - No

Mary Delahunty - No

Thomas Sounness - No

David Box - Need more information

Shan Jayaweera - No

Jamie Hyams - Need more information

Rodney Andropoulos - No

Jeffrey Mackie - No

Donna Elliot - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Yes

Mary Delahunty - Yes

Thomas Sounness - Yes

David Box - N/A

Shan Jayaweera - Yes

Jamie Hyams - N/A

Rodney Andropoulos - Yes

Jeffrey Mackie - Yes

Donna Elliot - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Rebecca Talia Pinskier - Yes

Mary Delahunty - Yes

Thomas Sounness - Yes

David Box - Yes

Shan Jayaweera - Yes

Jamie Hyams - Yes

Rodney Andropoulos - Yes

Jeffrey Mackie - Yes

Donna Elliot - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Thomas Sounness - That small venues need more support than large venues, and that youth services need to engage, through music, more of the local population.

David Box - Well done for sending out this survey. I support genuine community development and music is one of the vital ways to build community spirit.

Shan Jayaweera - The arts and music in particular is something I am passionate about and it's great to see music Victoria actively engaging in the local government process

Donna Elliot - I think musical events /community programs are an excellent way to engage community, across all age groups.  Particularly in teen /early 20 age bracket.

Glenelg Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

 Brednan Edgerton - rock and roll blues

 Gilbert Wilson - Country/rock

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Brednan Edgerton - N/A

Gilbert Wilson - MOU with Arts Victoria- Significant support to Music & the Arts.

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Brednan Edgerton - getting gigs getting paid

Gilbert Wilson - Low income and lack of opportunities.

 Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

 Brednan Edgerton - patrons to turn up and pay to see acts

Gilbert Wilson - Size and style of facility.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Brednan Edgerton - No

Gilbert Wilson - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Brednan Edgerton - Yes

Gilbert Wilson - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Brednan Edgerton - Yes

Gilbert Wilson - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Brednan Edgerton - No idea

Gilbert Wilson - Not aware

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Brednan Edgerton - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Gilbert Wilson - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Brednan Edgerton - No

Gilbert Wilson - No

 Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Brednan Edgerton - Yes

Gilbert Wilson - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Brednan Edgerton - Yes

Gilbert Wilson - Yes

 Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Gilbert Wilson - State will need to increase funding due to the Rate capping which makes increases to rate money difficult.

Golden Plains Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

 Owen Sharkey - Various

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

  Owen Sharkey - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

  Owen Sharkey - Listening ears and venues.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

  Owen Sharkey - 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

  Owen Sharkey - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

  Owen Sharkey - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

  Owen Sharkey - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

  Owen Sharkey - GPS does offer some great festivals.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

 Owen Sharkey - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

 Owen Sharkey - No response

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

  Owen Sharkey - No response

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

  Owen Sharkey - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Greater Bendigo City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Rosemary Glaisher - Folk - contemporary and trad

George Flack - Brass, jazz, blues, rock, youth.

Colin Carrington - Classical, Jazz, Orchestra, Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Harmonica

Geoff Stephens - Many and varied

John Cooper - Blues, jazz, death metal, classical, trance...

Vaughan Williams - Almost all, apart from most RAP! But I am really an 70-90's music fan

Matt Emond - My musical tastes are quite diverse.  I enjoy rock, blues, jazz, baroque, classical, hip hop, country and western, musical theatre and more exploratory forms of music. I also play the tuba.  

James Williams - Rock

Thomas Prince - I appreciate a range of music. Through the classical music that a grew up learning on the piano and bassoon all the way to the modern hits that are on our radio stations

Wayne Gregson - Opera, pop

Peter Cox - Country, blues & folk

Gordon Moore - various. depends on song more than style. Weird Al is a big hit in my household

Michelle Goldsmith - All kinds, depending upon the occasion and the ambience

Malcolm Pethybridge - All sorts

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Rosemary Glaisher - N/A

George Flack - Candidate in 2012 unsuccessful but I replied to Music Australia's survey in 2012. The only change being is fours years on I have been a playing member of Marist Brass now for 52 years, a life member of the Band and I have written the Band's 75th Anniversary and Centenary Books in 1984 and 2010.

Colin Carrington - N/A

Geoff Stephens - N/A

John Cooper - N/A

Vaughan Williams - N/A

Matt Emond - N/A

James Williams - The construction of Ullumbra theartre in the old Jail. Managing and hosting many musical and music performances at both Ullumbra and the Capital theartre. Jazz and Roots festival along with many other music and food orientated festivals. Community grants to various bands, choirs and musical events.

Thomas Prince - N/A

Wayne Gregson - N/A

Peter Cox - Many street festivals have been supported and commitment to new theatres and venues. 

Gordon Moore - N/A

Michelle Goldsmith - N/A

Malcolm Pethybridge -  N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Rosemary Glaisher - I think it is a mixture of lack of support from punters all the way up to venue owners and that inflation mysteriously doesn't seem to apply to Musicians wages in this area.

George Flack - See my 2012 reply.

Colin Carrington - Individual performers, groups, or bands especially have difficulty in securing suitable venues at reasonable costs. It is difficult to get reasonable numbers in audiences, with the competing wide variety of  entertainment on television, DVD's of movies and live sport. Unless musicians have a 'big name' and following, many cannot cover their costs of arranging and performing.

Geoff Stephens - Unknown at this time. I would like to engage with them and discuss their issues.

John Cooper - Cost of venue hire. 

Vaughan Williams - I honestly don't have enough information on this subject, but I would say from experience, that good and enough live venues would be an issue. 

Matt Emond - Ongoing support to ensure the viability of the music sector in Bendigo.  Pay equity is a big issue for musicians.  There needs to be a more concerted effort to ensure musicians are being paid appropriately and more employment opportunities are available.

James Williams - Finding paying customers who appreciate good music.

Thomas Prince - There is no public avenue for music to be celebrated in Bendigo.    One of Bendigo's only live music venues and also our largest is at risk of closing down and the avenues for live music to be featured are shrinking. Music needs to be celebrated so it can be appreciated

Wayne Gregson - Access to tertiary education in this community. As the father of an opera soprano, I am acutely aware of the massive financial challenges facing region performers.

Peter Cox - Steady work and consistent income

Gordon Moore - local and reliable venues

Michelle Goldsmith - Pubs moving on to pokies rather than live music, lack of/restrictions on venues,difficulty in maintaining a living wage from performing

Malcolm Pethybridge - Cost in running a venue 

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Rosemary Glaisher - Lack of support as well as residents moving to an area where there is a venue that has been operating for years and then them trying to get the venues closed over noise complaints.  Pokies getting installed in pubs etc. "Less pokies; more live music"

George Flack - See my 2012 reply.

Colin Carrington - With the decline in attendances at hotels, few individual performers, groups or bands especially are unable to secure gigs with some degree of remuneration, that even covers their expenses in performing. Consequently there has been a decline in live entertainment at public places. Costs of hiring venues are mostly prohibitive to individuals and groups.  

Geoff Stephens - I believe there is sufficient. Will discuss with them. See above

John Cooper - Not enough and maybe not maintained as well as they could be.

Vaughan Williams - Not enough and maybe not maintained as well as they could be.

Matt Emond - Venues that are wanting to support diverse and eclectic genres and who are committed to supporting emerging musicians need support.  Festivals that activate many venues across the city that are being run on a voluntary basis with minimal funding need more support to ensure organisers do not suffer from festival fatigue and potential loss of a successful festival in the future.

James Williams - We have many venues and noise and location is always raised as a concern by those living near by.

Thomas Prince - Please refer to the above answer

Wayne Gregson - Building a following

Peter Cox - Complaints from public

Gordon Moore - noise and licensing issues

Michelle Goldsmith - Noise complaints/restrictions   Anti-social behaviour from patrons

Malcolm Pethybridge - Cost in running and advertising 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Rosemary Glaisher - Yes

George Flack - Yes

Colin Carrington - Yes

Geoff Stephens - No

John Cooper - Yes

Vaughan Williams - Yes

Matt Emond - Yes

James Williams - No

Thomas Prince - Yes

Wayne Gregson - No

Peter Cox - No

Gordon Moore - Yes

Michelle Goldsmith - No

Malcolm Pethybridge - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Rosemary Glaisher - Need more information

George Flack - Yes

Colin Carrington - Yes

Geoff Stephens - Yes

John Cooper - Yes

Vaughan Williams - Yes

Matt Emond - Yes

James Williams - Need more information

Thomas Prince - Need more information

Wayne Gregson - Yes

Peter Cox - Yes

Gordon Moore - Yes

Michelle Goldsmith - Need more information

Malcolm Pethybridge - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? 

Rosemary Glaisher - Need more information

George Flack - Yes

Colin Carrington - Yes

Geoff Stephens - Yes

John Cooper - Yes

Vaughan Williams - Yes

Matt Emond - Yes

James Williams - Need more information

Thomas Prince - Yes

Wayne Gregson - Yes

Peter Cox - Yes

Gordon Moore - Yes

Michelle Goldsmith - Need more information

Malcolm Pethybridge - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Rosemary Glaisher - FReeZA events like Battle of the Bands

George Flack - Community Grants provided by Council

Colin Carrington - Main events are:  Annual Blues and Roots Festival  Annual Jazz Festival  Annual Groovin' the Moo (mainly pitched at younger people)  With the state of the art Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo now operational, many large musical productions are able to be held there. Also music only entertainment, such as orchestral and big bands.  The Capital Theatre in Bendigo, though ageing, provides a suitable venue for individual, duo, trio, group or band entertainment.

Geoff Stephens - Unknown at this time.

John Cooper - Community festivals throughout the year

Vaughan Williams - I do know there is a Regional Live Music Action Plan. But I would need to do further investigations on this subject. 

Matt Emond - We have grants and support available to select activities.  I would like to see a fair and sustainable management of our cultural organisations and activities in the city and look at the role contemporary music plays in the cultural landscape of Bendigo.

James Williams - Our municipality recognise the value and need to support not just musicians but actors, the theartre and educational aspects of encouraging young people to be involved in the music industry. We host and support bands, choirs and musicals through a raft of venues, festivals and grants.

Thomas Prince - It helps sponsor one of the best weekends in Bendigo's calendar. The Bendigo Blues and Roots fesitval brings a large array of music types and sounds to Bendigo in a way that encourages the public to emerse themselves into the wonderful culture that music can bring.

Wayne Gregson - It has built a magnificent 1000 seat theatre and injected large funding into the performing arts

Peter Cox - Improvements to theatres and programs

Gordon Moore - I am unaware of any initiatives to support music

Michelle Goldsmith - Various festivals incorporating local musicians; annual Blues and Roots music festival; state of the art Ulumbarra Theatre

Malcolm Pethybridge - Groove on the moo

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Rosemary Glaisher - All of these sound pretty sensible.

George Flack - Several Victorian Councils already have good music strategies and I would encourage CoGB Council to consider adopting sound (pardon the pun!) practical strategies that are working within those Councils already - without re-inventing the wheel!

Colin Carrington - Yes, all of the 5 initiatives in lines above 'Other' but I am unable to get a tick to 'hold' in more than one box.

Geoff Stephens - All of the above

John Cooper - All of the above, including widespread busking

Vaughan Williams - All options actually make sense and I would support them.

Matt Emond - I would support all of these initiatives in the context and as need would dictate in the City of Greater Bendigo.  

James Williams - We already support many of the above principles and provide help and assistance as required or asked for.

Thomas Prince - 1. 3. 4. 5. 

Wayne Gregson - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Peter Cox - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Gordon Moore - yes to all the above

Michelle Goldsmith - All of these initiatives are worthy of support - new and ongoing

Malcolm Pethybridge - All of the above

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Rosemary Glaisher - Need more information

George Flack - Yes

Colin Carrington - No

Geoff Stephens - No

John Cooper - No

Vaughan Williams - Need more information

Matt Emond - No

James Williams - Yes

Thomas Prince - Need more information

Wayne Gregson - No

Peter Cox - No

Gordon Moore - No

Michelle Goldsmith - Need more information

Malcolm Pethybridge - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? 

Rosemary Glaisher - N/A

George Flack - N/A

Colin Carrington - Yes

Geoff Stephens - Yes

John Cooper - Yes

Vaughan Williams - Yes

Matt Emond - Yes

James Williams - N/A

Thomas Prince - N/A

Wayne Gregson - Yes

Peter Cox - Yes

Gordon Moore - Yes

Michelle Goldsmith - N/A

Malcolm Pethybridge - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Rosemary Glaisher - Yes

George Flack - Yes

Colin Carrington - Yes

Geoff Stephens - Yes

John Cooper - Yes

Vaughan Williams - Yes

Matt Emond - Yes

James Williams - Yes

Thomas Prince - Yes

Wayne Gregson - Yes

Peter Cox - Yes

Gordon Moore - Yes

Michelle Goldsmith - Yes

Malcolm Pethybridge - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Rosemary Glaisher - People love playing music so much that they end up allowing themselves to be exploited just to "get a gig". I'm not sure what the answer to this is.

Colin Carrington - Your survey is a great idea. Easy to complete other than Question 11. Should I be elected, I look forward to better representing musicians, and the music / live entertainment industry throughout the Greater Bendigo council.   Bendigo

John Cooper - More entertainment for all means less anti social behaviour. 

Vaughan Williams - Great survey. Not really my area of expertise, but hey! who does not love music!

Matt Emond - The music sector is a high performing and significant contributor economically and artistically to the creative industries and broader economy in Australia.  It would be advantageous to continue exploring opportunities and building partnerships to ensure future growth is possible in Bendigo.

James Williams - Music, theartre, culture and the arts underpin most succesful communities and as a regional centre we strive to provide oppurtunities for all ages to both enjoy and engage in music of all varieties.

Thomas Prince - Thanks for having me involved in this process. If you'd like to talk to me feel free to contact me via email: tpprince10@hotmail.com. My opinion isn't whats important, I would love the chance to listen to the people a part of Music Victoria (particularly the Bendigo members) to learn about what we can achieve together. Please encourage your members to contact me

Wayne Gregson - Greater Bendigo is building its cultural credibility through physical assets, but more needs to be done on the human resources now

Greater Dandenong City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Nathan Niven - Various

Brad Woodford - Rock, Electronic, Jazz, Hip Hop, Soul and Funk. 

Roz Blades - All music

Murugan Nagarajan - Indian

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Nathan Niven - N/A

Brad Woodford - N/A

Roz Blades - When I answered this survey at the at the last election, it was to let you all know that with a multicultural community we have great and diverse music

Murugan Nagarajan - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Nathan Niven - Having adequate venues  Ensuring there is a diversity of performers  Adequate remuneration  Copyright for original material  Adequate loading zone parking for performers to have access to venues  Opportunities to perform at local festivals  Noise regulations  Support for Gig promotion  Access to grants for local musicians and support for visiting artists to promote diversity

Brad Woodford - The biggest issue in Greater Dandenong would be the lack of designated live music performance spaces. We have one or two venues which cater towards a generally older crowd, The Green Table being one such example, however we need more spaces where young up and coming musicians might be able to perform in front of an audience at venues that don't have poker machines. 

Roz Blades - I am not sure that there are negative issues facing our musical community because everyone loves the music

Murugan Nagarajan - Need more information

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Nathan Niven - Security of venues and safety for patrons  The need for live music action plans in the municipality  Noise Regulations  Acoustics

Brad Woodford - Lack of diversity/choice in venues. Limited venues such as The Green Table and 1 or 2 local RSL clubs mainly cater for older audiences. There isn't alot available for younger audiences. 

Roz Blades - We don't have issues regarding live music venues either as we have a number of quality venues.

Murugan Nagarajan - Need more information

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Nathan Niven - Yes

Brad Woodford - No

Roz Blades - No

Murugan Nagarajan - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Nathan Niven - Yes

Brad Woodford - Yes

Roz Blades - Yes

Murugan Nagarajan - Need more information

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Nathan Niven - Yes

Brad Woodford - Yes

Roz Blades - Yes

Murugan Nagarajan - Need more information

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Nathan Niven - Get creative programs  Work Shop Play

Brad Woodford - No initiatives to my knowledge. 

Roz Blades - I put yes in questions 8 and 9, but in reality we don't need audits or music strategy.

Murugan Nagarajan - Need more information

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Nathan Niven - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Brad Woodford - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Roz Blades - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Murugan Nagarajan - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Nathan Niven - No

Brad Woodford - No

Roz Blades - Yes

Murugan Nagarajan - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Nathan Niven - Yes

Brad Woodford - Yes

Roz Blades - Yes

Murugan Nagarajan - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Nathan Niven - Yes

Brad Woodford - Yes

Roz Blades - Yes

Murugan Nagarajan - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Nathan Niven - Greater Dandenong is a diverse community so it is important to ensure that there is a diverse and inclusive range of

Roz Blades - We already are doing all of this, have you heard of the drum festival where in the main street of Dandenong we have musicians playing drums.  Again not all councils are the same, so not all boxes are relevant.  I have honestly filled out what I could.

Greater Geelong City Council

Greater Shepparton City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Nejat Mackali - Piano / Symphony

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

 Nejat Mackali - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

 Nejat Mackali - Funding to expose their talent.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

 Nejat Mackali - Proper / safe venue with acoustic excellence.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

 Nejat Mackali - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

 Nejat Mackali - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

 Nejat Mackali - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

 Nejat Mackali - Need to learn more.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

 Nejat Mackali - All of the above are good suggestions.

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

 Nejat Mackali - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

 Nejat Mackali - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

 Nejat Mackali - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? 

Hepburn Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Kelly Donna - An eclectic mix of styles. 

Fiona Robson - Most, particularly Australian music

Kate Redwood - Classical, folk, brass bands, diverse cultures

Paul Houghton - All genres

Dorothy Russell - Jazz/ 50's/ Country

Cate Evans -  Many genres-classical to pop, blues to punk. I am a singer songwriter, with a folk/roots style writing about social issues

William McClenaghan - Classical, Orchestral, Bagpipes, Celtic. I compose and play.

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Kelly Donna - N/A

Fiona Robson - N/A

Kate Redwood - Subsidised facilities eg Town Halls, community halls, grants for groups such as brass bands, and festivals such as Highland Gathering

Paul Houghton - N/A

Dorothy Russell - N/A

Cate Evans - N/A

William McClenaghan - Commissioned a musical composition to mark 150 years of Local Government in 2013.  Hosted The Boite singers' Festival annually.  Provided free access to Town Hall for Concerts (like Zelman Symphony).  FREEZA program with bands for youth.  Use of Hepburn Springs "sound shell" in mineral springs reserve for Swiss Italian Festa music (for example).

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Kelly Donna - I think the biggest issue facing musicians, probably anywhere, is being paid a real wage for their work. I think many people view musicians as having "a hobby" and therefore not entitled to a real wage.

Fiona Robson - Fair pay & opportunities to perform.

Kate Redwood - Lack of venues for performance, which used to be available through eg the Palais in Hepburn Springs, and while there are great regular places for music like Radio Springs hotel, for example, there could be more 

Paul Houghton - Copyright, venues, opportunity

Dorothy Russell - To show their talent, venues are short of supply

Cate Evans - Hepburn boasts a rich and diverse music community. There are opportunities for musicians; acoustic, electric, individual and group in a variety of forums-festivals, live gigs, studio recording and writing/performing workshops. Music is supported within the Arts platform promoted by the Shire and within the community.  There could be more funding opportunities for musicians to record their music.

William McClenaghan - Recognition and getting somewhere to practice and perform.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Kelly Donna - We are very lucky to have many live music venues in Hepburn Shire. I attend quite a few and don't think they have great issues here. I also run a magazine called The Local for the region which has a really strong gig guide and regular musician features.

Fiona Robson - Viability

Kate Redwood - As above, the loss of the Palais has had a significant effect, in that there is not the circuit of musicians coming through Hepburn in the way that there was

Paul Houghton - Earning sufficient revenue and therefore pay for artists

Dorothy Russell - Organizing venues 

Cate Evans - Hepburn boasts a number of great live music venues-particularly in Daylesford and Trentham @ the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Heritage halls throughout the Shire, with stages, could be better utilised as live venues.

William McClenaghan - Viability. The Palais (Hepburn Springs) closed down. Other venues that remain viable are basically pubs or cafe/restaurants on a smaller scale.   Local magazines promote gigs and various venues around the Shire.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Kelly Donna - Yes

Fiona Robson - Yes

Kate Redwood - Yes

Paul Houghton - Yes

Dorothy Russell - No

Cate Evans - Yes

William McClenaghan - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Kelly Donna - Yes

Fiona Robson - Yes

Kate Redwood - Yes

Paul Houghton - No

Dorothy Russell - Yes

Cate Evans - Yes

William McClenaghan - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Kelly Donna - Yes

Fiona Robson - Yes

Kate Redwood - Yes

Paul Houghton - No

Dorothy Russell - Yes

Cate Evans - Yes

William McClenaghan - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Kelly Donna - None that I am aware of. But there is a thriving live music scene independent of council.

Fiona Robson - Nothing specific at the moment that I'm aware of. 

Kate Redwood - various see below

Paul Houghton - Not sure

Dorothy Russell - I do not know

Cate Evans - Inclusion in festivals.  Advertising of music events and performances.

William McClenaghan - Community grants to Brass Bands.  See Answer to question 4 above.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Kelly Donna - I found I could only tick one of the above responses but I am quite keen on most of them. Parking is not generally a problem here as we are in the country with plenty of space at venues.

Fiona Robson - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Kate Redwood - Most of the above, but could do more

Paul Houghton - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Dorothy Russell - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Cate Evans - I support all of the above initiatives.  Particularly supporting youth

William McClenaghan - Free use of Town Halls for promoting music. Ditto at Hepburn Springs "sound shell" in the springs reserve.  FREEZA program for youth at various Council venues.

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Kelly Donna - Yes

Fiona Robson - Yes

Kate Redwood - Yes

Paul Houghton - Yes

Dorothy Russell - No

Cate Evans - No

William McClenaghan - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Kelly Donna - N/A

Fiona Robson - N/A

Kate Redwood - N/A

Paul Houghton - N/A

Dorothy Russell - Yes

Cate Evans - 

William McClenaghan - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Kelly Donna - Yes

Fiona Robson - Yes

Kate Redwood - Yes

Paul Houghton - Yes

Dorothy Russell - Yes

Cate Evans - Yes

William McClenaghan - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Kelly Donna - Thanks for the opportunity to put my views forward. And come to Hepburn Shire and hear some fantastic live music. Check out the gig guide at www.tlnews.com.au 

Fiona Robson - We have a lively music scene and is important that we support it. 

Kate Redwood - There is a wide range of musical interests in the Shire and we are committed to encouraging all

Cate Evans - Music expresses diversity of opinion, whilst uniting all people in sound and movement.

William McClenaghan - Music is another art form that ought to be on a par with sculpture, painting and drawing. 

Hindmarsh Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

 Mary Clarke - Ecelctic, jazz, folk

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

 Mary Clarke - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

 Mary Clarke - Lack of understanding of the importance of music; community has limited exposure to live music and professional musicians. Remoteness presents networking issues for budding musicians.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

 Mary Clarke - Our remoteness and the costs associated with bringing professionals to our region. Lack of equipment: ie, mixing desk, engineer and PAs.

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

 Mary Clarke - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

 Mary Clarke - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

 Mary Clarke - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

 Mary Clarke - None that we are aware of.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

 Mary Clarke - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

 Mary Clarke - Need more information

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

 Mary Clarke - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

 Mary Clarke - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Mary Clarke - We recently held an event, supported by RAV, which paid regional artists to run workshops in musical improvisation aimed at developing a flourishing musical culture.

Hobsons Bay City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Diana Rice - Australian independent, world, folk,classical

Colleen Gates - Indi but also a wide variety across all eras.

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Diana Rice - N/A

Colleen Gates - Our council supports multiple music events and concerts held at Seaworks, Newport Folk Festival, choir festivals, high school battle of the bands, summer sounds events, contemporary works at the Newport Substation and much more

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Diana Rice - Urban development reducing live performance venue options  Lack of stable employment opportunities within the music professions  Finding local and affordable rehearsal spaces and studios can be difficult.   Ensuring that the economic contribution of arts and music to our local economy is recognised, and artists' work is valued accordingly.     

Colleen Gates - Reasonable pay 

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Diana Rice - Limited availability of live music venues  Venues need to be supported to have their contribution to the local economy and culture recognised.    

Colleen Gates - Residential encroachment 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Diana Rice - Yes

Colleen Gates - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Diana Rice - Yes

Colleen Gates - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Diana Rice - Yes

Colleen Gates - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Diana Rice - Hobsons Bay Youth Services have initiated the Kool Schools program for young musicians and provided them with the opportunity to record at an established studio.   Battle of the Bands is an annual event run by the Freeza crew at Hobsons Bay  Council has also supported youth busking opportunities in shopping areas  An annual program of summer sounds is presented with live bands and music in local parks

Colleen Gates - Music represents a large component of our existing arts/culture strategy and events funding support. Musical events occur all year round and are highly regarded and appreciated by our residents 

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Diana Rice - There are many ways councils can support local live music. Greens on Council would be very willing to meet with Music Victoria and other groups, to discuss the initiatives above and how they could apply to support music in the City of Hobsons Bay This includes consideration of a music audit and music strategy as highlighted in questions 8 and 9

Colleen Gates - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Diana Rice - Need more information

Colleen Gates - Yes

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Diana Rice - N/A

Colleen Gates - N/A

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Diana Rice - Yes

Colleen Gates - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Colleen Gates - We have recently launched/opened the Newport Community Hub which includes a music room and recording studio available for community access.

Horsham Rural City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Mark Radford - Music that is played well.   All varieties.  I play.

Heather Phillips - Rock, Bluegrass, Folk.

David Bowe - all sorts as i a videographer and use music in video

Joshua Koenig - My music taste depends on my mood at the time of choosing a playlist but overall very broad. However at the top of my selection currently lies a fair chunk of alternative rock.

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Mark Radford - The redevelopment of our Town Hall and creation of a 500 seat Performing Arts Theatre.  Support local musicians through our Community Grants Program.  Support our local Arts Council & Dance Schools.  Support our NEXUS Youth Centre which provides opportunities for young Bands/Artists

Heather Phillips - New performing Arts Centre in Horsham and renovation of Town Hall, arts festivals and busking opportunities, Natimuk Frinj Festival, Wesley Performing Arts venue, Horsham Arts Council, Nexus Youth Services

David Bowe - N/A

Joshua Koenig - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Mark Radford - Opportunities to perform live is an on-going challenge.  Cost of instruments/uniforms can be a barrier.  Getting professional musicians to visit up this way can be a challenge

Heather Phillips - Distance from major population areas, so relative small audiences locally. 

David Bowe - Lack of facilities, Suitable venue space

Joshua Koenig - I guess the lack of community events for musicians to perform at. There is one local pub that regularly has live events but outside of that, local bands seem to be used more as a private option, whether it be weddings, Christmas parties, birthdays and those type of events. 

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Mark Radford - We have some live venues.  The new PAC has created new opportunities.

Heather Phillips - As above

David Bowe - 

Joshua Koenig - That there isn't enough of them! 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Mark Radford - No

Heather Phillips - Yes

David Bowe - No

Joshua Koenig - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Mark Radford - Need more information

Heather Phillips - Yes

David Bowe - Yes

Joshua Koenig - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Mark Radford - Need more information

Heather Phillips - Yes

David Bowe - Yes

Joshua Koenig - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Mark Radford - As above in #4.

Heather Phillips - As above in #4. 

David Bowe - Nexus Youth Centre Fri nite live 

Joshua Koenig - In all honesty I'm not aware of any current initiatives. However I would be pleased to be corrected on this matter.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Mark Radford - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Heather Phillips - Our major problem is a small rates base, so our ability to be everything to everyone is limited without external funding. All of the above is possible with government or private funding

David Bowe - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops

Joshua Koenig - Grants and support for all ages gigs

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Mark Radford - No

Heather Phillips - No

David Bowe - No

Joshua Koenig - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Mark Radford - Yes

Heather Phillips - Yes

David Bowe - Yes

Joshua Koenig - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Mark Radford - Yes

Heather Phillips - Yes

David Bowe - Yes

Joshua Koenig - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Mark Radford - Music is a wide brief.  From the local rock band to the local Salvation Army or Rural City Band.  From the College Concert Band to the musos in the orchestra pit of the local production.  For older citizens too, music is a great social lubricant.

Hume City Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Imad Hirmiz - Classical, Instrumental, Jazz, Blues and country music

Leanne Morgan - Blues, folk, rock, alternative, easy listening, classical, jazz, reggae, blue grass

Tony Daher - Pop

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Imad Hirmiz - N/A

Leanne Morgan - N/A

Tony Daher - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Imad Hirmiz - Lack of venues where they can explore their musical potentials.   I also believe having an annual musical festival is not enough. Council should promote music to the community by organising more musical events to invite community members to listen to music. Also allocate bigger section for music in  local libraries. 

Leanne Morgan - I believe that in any community musicians would find it difficult to be self funded. Jacksons Creek Ward doesn't have a lot of live music venues for musicians and to cater for a wide variety of music genres. Musicians would need to travel often for maximum exposure and to earn a living. 

Tony Daher - Not enough musical venues.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Imad Hirmiz - Expensive to hire. Also not enough venues specifically equipped for music in terms of equipment and isolation of noise and be soundproofing,  to prevent disturbing neighbourhood. 

Leanne Morgan - I don't feel we have venues that will cater for different music styles. 

Tony Daher - I hardly hear about any music events in our area. 

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Imad Hirmiz - Yes

Leanne Morgan - Yes

Tony Daher - No

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Imad Hirmiz - Yes

Leanne Morgan - Need more information

Tony Daher - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Imad Hirmiz - Yes

Leanne Morgan - Need more information

Tony Daher - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Imad Hirmiz - Apart from musical festivals I am not sure. 

Leanne Morgan - Hume Community Grants are offered to not-for-profit community groups or organisations to support programs and initiatives, including arts and cultural initiatives, of direct benefits to communities within Hume City.   Funding, advice and support for artists and arts groups are available through a number of other arts funding bodies.   The Sunbury music rehearsal space is available for young people in Hume between the ages of 12 and 19 years old.  Hume provided free outdoor movie events that took place in Sunbury. The Summer Sessions: Movies and Music series is a range of free and low-cost outdoor movies.  An events guide listing on the Hume site.  Hume arts awards  Festivals in the City of Hume.

Tony Daher - Not sure

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Imad Hirmiz - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops    Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Leanne Morgan - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Tony Daher - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Imad Hirmiz - Need more information

Leanne Morgan - Need more information

Tony Daher - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Imad Hirmiz - N/A

Leanne Morgan - N/A

Tony Daher - Yes

Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events?

Imad Hirmiz - Yes

Leanne Morgan - Yes

Tony Daher - Yes

Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

Imad Hirmiz - Hume City  is one of the most diverse cities in Victoria. I always believe that music is an international language where everybody, no mater where they come from,   they can understand and enjoy. I would be promoting music in order to further united those many ethnic communities in the city of Hume together in one cohesive multicultural society of Australia.    

Tony Daher - In my previous answers I agreed on supporting the use of council facilities and events, but my support will be subject to management/organisation from musicians that will ensure safety and well being to everyone.

Indigo Shire Council

Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy?

Herb Ellerbock - A wide variety of genres

Karen Keegan - Folk, rock

Roberta Horne - Most styles other than heavy metal

Dianne Shepheard - classical, folk, world, pop, indie, blues

Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s.

Herb Ellerbock - N/A

Karen Keegan - N/A

Roberta Horne - I'm very pleased to say that Indigo Shire supports a number of festivals with everything from bagpipe music to folk music and community singing at Carols by Candlelight in most towns

Dianne Shepheard - N/A

Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality?

Herb Ellerbock - I have not had much exposure to musicians in my community

Karen Keegan - Availability of venues and work

Roberta Horne - Having the opportunity to perform and earn a living from their music

Dianne Shepheard - We have many opportunities for local performers to get involved in live music. We need to encourage people to get out and enjoy the music that's available.

Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality?

Herb Ellerbock - I have not frequented live music venues in my community

Karen Keegan - Cost of maintenance and upkeep for halls and venues. most venues are in local hotels, which serve as a social meeting place for the community

Roberta Horne - Possibly finding venues, promoting themselves and receiving adequate remuneration  

Dianne Shepheard - Getting audiences to come along and be part of the live music culture

Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area?

Herb Ellerbock - No

Karen Keegan - Yes

Roberta Horne - No

Dianne Shepheard - Yes

Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community?

Herb Ellerbock - Need more information

Karen Keegan - Yes

Roberta Horne - Need more information

Dianne Shepheard - Yes

Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality?

Herb Ellerbock - Need more information

Karen Keegan - Yes

Roberta Horne - Need more information

Dianne Shepheard - Yes

Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music?

Herb Ellerbock - I don't know

Karen Keegan - Support for Yackandandah Folk festival and more general support for events across the shire

Roberta Horne - Community grants are available 

Dianne Shepheard - We have many grassroots music groups and some great music festivals. I was a co-founder of the Yackandandah Folk Festival so I'm a known quantity in terms of support for live music.

Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality?

• Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues
• Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues
• Grants for all age gigs
• Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops
• Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises

Herb Ellerbock - I would need more information

Karen Keegan - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Roberta Horne - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises  

Dianne Shepheard - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues

Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality?

Herb Ellerbock - Need more information

Karen Keegan - No

Roberta Horne - Need more information

Dianne Shepheard - No

Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase?

Herb Ellerbock - N/A

Karen Keegan - Yes

Roberta Horne - Yes