Join Manningham Council and Music Victoria for a deep dive on all things making it in the music industry with a panel featuring Caitlin Reilly (Founder & Director, In Cahoots), Ella Thompson (Musician) and Juliette Lalli (Live Music Curator & Artist Manager).
Learn more about booking and pitching for gigs, building an audience, setting yourself up as a working musician and more.
The workshop will also be an opportunity for Manningham musicians and music workers to network and learn more about the upcoming opportunities in the area.
Because friction is inevitable — but burnout doesn’t have to be.
In the creative industries, conflict comes with the territory. From clashing visions in the studio, to tough feedback, rejection, and high-pressure collaborations, the way we navigate tension can make or break both our work and our wellbeing.
Support Act psychologist Dr Ash King, with coach and counsellor Bree Baker, will guide participants through the art of handling conflict with confidence and compassion.
We’ll explore how to cope with criticism and rejection, how to manage differences of opinion without derailing creative momentum, and how to turn challenging conversations into opportunities for clarity, collaboration, and growth.
Through practical tools and real-world reflections, artists will leave with strategies to protect their mental health, strengthen communication, and keep creativity flowing — even in the heat of disagreement.
*75-minute hybrid workshop (with the option to join in person or online)
Presented by Support Act and Music Victoria
This event is delivered with support from Creative Workplaces and Creative Victoria
Music Victoria’s Playbook Series will unpack the album strategy behind Alice Ivy’s third studio record Do What Makes You Happy on Wednesday 23 July at CY Space, Collingwood Yards - Unit 7/35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066.
Featuring collaborations with Mayer Hawthorne, Mallrat and Josh Teskey, the album debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Dance Albums chart and #5 on the ARIA Australian Albums chart, cementing Alice Ivy’s reputation as one of the most exciting producers in the country. The event will feature both Alice Ivy and her manager Zac Abroms (Viceroyalty) in conversation with Huw Nolan (Here for Good Agency, Good Manners Music).
This event is free to attend for Music Victoria Essentials members and above.
Tickets for non-members are $20 and $15 for Basic members. There are also streaming tickets available for $10. Ticket prices are exclusive of booking fees. If you would like to attend but cannot due to financial constraints, please contact info@musicvictoria.com.au.
Looking for expert advice on how to market yourself online? The Music Victoria Playbook Series has you covered with a special masterclass on digital marketing presented by Bolster‘s Media Director Paige X. Cho.
Having worked with clients including Splendour in The Grass, Elton John, Adele, Sia, QOTSA, Flume, The xx, Tame Impala, Falls Festival, Laneway, Beyond the Valley, Pitch, RISING, Let The Eat Cake and more, Paige will be sharing her tips and tricks for content creation, as well as covering ways to get engagement both organically and through paid campaigns.
This masterclass will also be an opportunity to network with the industry while enjoying a special performance from a JMC Academy student.
This event is free for Music Victoria Essentials Members & above. Non-Member tickets are $20, while Basic Members can attend for $10 (prices include GST; booking fees apply). Enter your Music Victoria Member number at checkout to unlock your ticket price. (Find it by logging into the Member Area > My Account.)
If you need assistance with finding your Music Victoria membership number to access your discount code for tickets, or if you would like to attend but cannot due to financial constraints, please contact info@musicvictoria.com.au.
As part of the Moonee Valley Live and Local professional development program Music Victoria will be joined by Charlotte Abroms Creative Consultant & Digital Strategist, Hear Hear) and Rhea Caldwell (Self-Managed Musician & Designer, Baby Blue) for a session around music business basics, grants, contract and negotiation.
Date: Wednesday 18 June 6-8:30pm
Venue: Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
Speakers: Charlotte Abroms (Creative Consultant & Digital Strategist, Hear Hear), Rhea Caldwell (Self-Managed Musician, Baby Blue)
As part of the Moonee Valley Live and Local professional development program Music Victoria will be joined by Adam Montgomery (Booking Agent, Lonely Lands) and Alyse Newman (Publicist, Artist Manager & Consultant, AANTHOLOGIES) for a deep dive on strategy when it comes to marketing, booking gigs, and planning your project’s release.
Date: Wednesday 11 June 6-8:30pm
Venue: Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
Speakers: Adam Montgomery (Booking Agent, Lonely Lands), Alyse Newman (Publicist, Artist Manager, Consultant – AANTHOLOGIES)
Music Victoria will be shining a light on two successful Victorian music festivals as part of The Playbook Series on Tuesday 25 February 2025. Join us as we chat with representatives from When Pigs Fly and St Kilda Festival to unpack their strategies for remaining viable in a time of ever-changing conditions for the festival sector.
There will also be an opportunity to network with the industry while enjoying a special performance from a JMC Academy student Aeriqah.
This event is free for Music Victoria Essentials Members & above. Non-Member tickets are $20, while Basic Members can attend for $10 (prices include GST; booking fees apply). Enter your Music Victoria Member number at checkout to unlock your ticket price. (Find it by logging into the Member Area > My Account.)
If you need assistance with finding your Music Victoria membership number to access your discount code for tickets, or if you would like to attend but cannot due to financial constraints, please contact info@musicvictoria.com.au.
Looking for expert advice on how to market yourself online? The Music Victoria Playbook Series has you covered with a special masterclass on digital marketing presented by Bolster‘s Media Director Paige X. Cho.
Having worked with clients including Splendour in The Grass, Elton John, Adele, Sia, QOTSA, Flume, The xx, Tame Impala, Falls Festival, Laneway, Beyond the Valley, Pitch, RISING, Let The Eat Cake and more, Paige will be sharing her tips and tricks for content creation, as well as covering ways to get engagement both organically and through paid campaigns.
This masterclass will also be an opportunity to network with the industry while enjoying a special performance from a JMC Academy's own Charli Daryl.
This event is free for Music Victoria Essentials Members & above. Non-Member tickets are $20, while Basic Members can attend for $10 (prices include GST; booking fees apply). Enter your Music Victoria Member number at checkout to unlock your ticket price. (Find it by logging into the Member Area > My Account.)
If you need assistance with finding your Music Victoria membership number to access your discount code for tickets, or if you would like to attend but cannot due to financial constraints, please contact info@musicvictoria.com.au.
AI continues to dominate global headlines and its increased use has many implications for the music industry. In response to this, Music Victoria will be hosting a deep dive into the music creation side of AI as part of their Playbook Series. Speaking at the event will be LÁLKA, Nick Di Lorenzo (Panorama Mastering) and Toni Lozanovski (JMC Academy, Tokyo Cub) with moderation from Tania Wilson (JMC Academy). The workshop will be covering the benefits of using AI in your artistic practice, as well as some of the important considerations for the ethical use of the AI.
There will also be an opportunity to network with the industry while enjoying a special performance from JMC Academy student Xandri.
This event is free for Music Victoria Essentials Members & above. Non-Member tickets are $20, while Basic Members can attend for $10 (prices include GST; booking fees apply). Enter your Music Victoria Member number at checkout to unlock your ticket price. (Find it by logging into the Member Area > My Account.)
If you need assistance with finding your Music Victoria membership number to access your discount code for tickets, or if you would like to attend but cannot due to financial constraints, please contact info@musicvictoria.com.au.
In collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong, Music Victoria will be running three industry sessions as part of the Live Music Office’s Live and Local program.
This artist session will be an opportunity for Greater Geelong musicians to build their capacity within the music industry and will cover topics including setting up of your music practice, communicating with venues, and negotiation.
Speakers: Ashleigh Hills – UNIFIED, Luke Hindson – Torquay Hotel, Barwon Heads Hotel