Music Victoria will once again host the Leaps and Bounds Industry Day at Music Market in Collingwood Yards. The event will be an opportunity for City of Yarra venues and their teams to network, as well as learn about the current developments within the Victorian music industry. The day includes sessions presented by VMDO, The Archie Roach Foundation, Arts Access Victoria and Green Music Australia.
Speakers on the day include:
Simone Schnikel (CEO, Music Victoria)
AJ Li (VMDO, Manager)
Kiwat Kennell (Musician, The Archie Roach Foundation)
Candice Lorrae (Musician, The Merindas; The Archie Roach Foundation)
Morwenna Collett (Accessibility Consultant)
Siobhan McGinnity (Musician and Audiologist)
Will Ewing (Venue Director, Brunswick Ballroom)
Matt Wicking (Artist, Activist)
Jess Ribeiro (Musician)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Plays will close out the Back in the Game series on Thursday 29 June and will focus on streaming and radio and how-to put your best foot forward when it comes to maximising your listenership.
Appearing at the session will be:
Tanya Bunter (triple J)
Sam Cummins (3RRR)
John Halstead (DITTO)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Noticed on Tuesday 20 June will focus on the best approaches for marketing and social media curation, covering the importance of quality content and fan engagement.
Appearing at our Getting Noticed session will be:
Danysha Harriott (Brunswick Ballroom)
Ashlea O'Loughlan (Social Season)
Sarah Guppy (This Much Talent, Gig Life Pro)
Mikaela Copland (Music Victoria, Tall Poppy Mgmt)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Gigs on Tuesday 14 June will be an opportunity to hear from some of Victoria's most exciting curators and their unique approach to organizing lineups.
Appearing at the session will be:
Juliette Lalli (Venue Booker/Live Music Curator)
Clare Douglas (Sofar Sounds)
Vaughan Quinn (Festival Booker, Triple R Presenter)
Holly Pereira (Music Victoria)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Organised will kick the series off on Tuesday 6 June and will cover the fundamentals of getting yourself set up as a viable music business.
Appearing at the session will be:
Glenn Bennie (APRA AMCOS)
Charlie Woods (Self-Managed Musician)
Moira McKenzie (Moira McKenzie Legal)
Danielle Siers (Music Victoria
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
As part of the lead up to Live at Warrawee, Monash Council is delivering a series of industry workshops in partnership with Music Victoria and some of our artists.
Local musicians can learn more about how to get into the industry, how to connect to markets and performance workshops with two of our artists performing at Live at Warrawee - THNDO and Women of Soul.
These workshops are supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria’s On the Road Again initiative, designed to bring back local live music events.
Attendees must be 15 years or older, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend.
Essential for the self-managed artist, run by Chelsea Wilson and Linda Catalano (Women of Soul Collective, this workshop discusses goal setting, developing a strategy for your tours and releases, time management, creating your ‘team’ and much more.
Come learn about some of the different revenue streams for artists.
Dale Packard (Music Victoria) and Glen Barrie (APRA AMCOS) shine a light on publishing, royalties, and how to apply for grants and funding.
In this informative workshop, Chelsea Wilson and Linda Catalano (Women of Soul Collective) share essential marketing and promotion information for artists.
Covering:
Exclusive Music Industry Workshop with Thndo
Music workshop on release and promotional strategies from recording, publishing and promoting your music. The workshop will be how to write a biography, update social media channels to align with brand, how to write a press release and how to create a release timeline.
The final 20 minutes of the workshop will be an in conversation with a guest artist where we'll share our insights on navigating the Australian music industry as signed and unsigned artists.
An artist and their manager unpack how to build and market a career in music
Are you thinking about getting a manager? Wondering how to progress your music career?
In this workshop an artist and their manager unpack how they work together, what their roles are and how to build and market a career in music.
This workshop will be facilitated by Leesa Snider (Achord Agency) and Loretta Miller (JAZZPARTY).
How do I get my music out there?
In this workshop Owen McKern from PBS and Juliette Lalli from the Retreat Hotel discuss how to get onto streaming sites, how to get your music on radio, and how to approach getting gigs.
Music Victoria and East Gippsland Shire Council are proud to present: East Gippsland Live 'n' Local Music Industry Workshop.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and Council representatives.
Topics include:
This event will feature an array of panelists who understand the different challenges that the regional music industry faces in comparison to their metropolitan counterparts.
The event aims to create connections and foster relationships to help further the industry in the local East Gippsland area.
Panelists include: Craig Johnson, Dale Packard, Melinda Wadsworth and Mike Elrington
This live music workshop will give local musicians, bands, venues and live music businesses the opportunity to participate in discussions about what a thriving live music scene looks like for the local area. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and council representatives.
The event will feature an array of panellists that understand the different challenges that regional communities face in comparison to their metropolitan counter parts. With speakers who will be representing both artists and venues, the event aims to create connections between these and foster relationships to help further the industry in the local area.
If you or anyone you know would like to get a head start on their creative journey, then RSVP now!
Companion Cards: Music Victoria events accept and welcome Companion Cardholders and their Companions. Simply RSVP for two tickets.
Access: If you have any access requirements, email kiwat@musicvictoria.com.au
Demographics & Identity questions: For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People and the Gunditjamara People, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
We are so excited to announce the inaugural HIGHER NOTES MUSIC CONFERENCE 2022 - a free, all ages, new two-day conference that honours the rebirth of the local music community post lockdowns.
Curated by Thickwave and presented by Music Victoria and Always Live in partnership with Support Act, this conference will feature some of the most cherished local musicians, collectives, ballroom performers, industry leaders, DJs and voguing queens, including panels, keynotes, unique shows and presentations by:
Jen Cloher
Georgia Maq
Soju Gang
Mirasia
C.Frim
Stev Zar
House of Dévine
Lorrae Mckenna (Our Golden Friend)
Juliette Lalli (Live Music Programmer)
+ more to be announced!
Celebrating new cultural shifts in areas of mental health, queerness, community, the rise of alt-pop and other insightful topics that make Naarm (Melbourne) one of the most important music capitals in the world.
Join us on October 29 & 30 for a very special weekend at Music Market - the home of Victorian music!
The full details of the line-up will be released on the 25th August 2022.
Poster artwork by Rowena Lloyd
Music Victoria presents an afternoon of “How To’s” aimed at emerging musicians. Representatives from Community Radio, Venues, Studios, Advocacy, Publishing and Independent Music will teach you how to get played, get paid, get seen, get heard, get support and give your music the best chance of success.
The day will include:
Get your Music on Community Radio - Owen McKern, PBS 106.7FM
Get Paid for Writing Royalties - Glen Bennie, APRA AMCOS
Get Gigs – Juliette Lalli, THE RETREAT HOTEL
Get Support – Laura Imbruglia, MUSIC VICTORIA
Get Seen - Leyla Varela, ELECTRIC DREAMS STUDIOS
These events are free to Music Victoria members. Sign Up for membership here.*
Access: If you have any access requirements, email laura@musicvictoria.com.au
Demographics & Identity questions: For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
*First Nations musicians and industry can obtain a free Essentials membership using the code NAIDOC22.
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.