An opportunity for Melbourne venues and music industry professionals to connect, learn and discuss current challenges and opportunities. Music Victoria are delivering this event in partnership with the City of Melbourne to support venues and music industry professionals with new information to continue developing their businesses, and in turn, the music industry at large. The […]
From Monday 30th of March – Friday 10th of April 2020, Music Victoria is celebrating its tenth anniversary, along with its annual drive. From Monday 30th of March – Friday 10th of April 2020, Victoria’s peak body for contemporary music Music Victoria is celebrating it's tenth anniversary and the vibrant Victorian music sector, along with […]
We will shine a light on current live streaming initiatives, and explore the potential of opportunities and challenges in this space. **THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY however it will be recorded and available online at the Music Victoria Facebook page afterwards. Live streaming is the new normal for live music in 2020. In just a […]
All things grants programs, grant writing, government stimulus packages and general financial advice admist COVID-19. COVID-19 has introduced another dimension of financial challenges to artists and people working in the music industry. This workshop will talk through current grant programs, grant writing, advice on navigating the government stimulus packages, and general financial advice from music […]
This Q&A session will cover all things opportunity in the worlds of music publishing, distribution, record labels and online music sales. When the main vein of opportunity for artists of gigs and touring is not available, what else can they look for?This Ask Us Anything Q&A session is themed around Opportunity Streams. You will have […]
Tips for growing your online fanbase and boosting sales during lockdown. While in lockdown with live music at a standstill, now is a great opportunity to get your digital business set up. Come along to learn tips for engaging with your fanbase, converting them to financial supporters, and maximising opportunities to expand your reach. You […]
A Q&A forum around on managing mental health in the music industry. We’ve weathered the storm of COVID-19 for a couple of months now – have you checked in with your wellbeing lately? This Ask Us Anything session will offer the music community support and ideas for how to look after their mental health through […]
A chance for us to get to know each other a little! Thank you to all our new members that have signed up this month for free! We’re hosting a Q&A session for all of our new members to get to know us a little better. We’ll have a bunch of our friends in the […]
Learn how artists and producers work together from an expert artist/producer duo. Calling all artists, producers and sound engineers… this masterclass will be led by Merpire (artist) and James Seymour (producer) and will provide an intimate insight into the artist/producer dynamic. They will share their own experience of working together, and will provide a skills […]
How can venues start preparing for live shows that adhere to social distancing yet return a profit? With expectations that the Government will soon announce that pubs and live music venues will be able to re-open in coming months under staged restrictions, how can venues start preparing for live shows that can maintain social distancing […]
How can we remain agile to the touring landscape that is constantly evolving? While the future of touring hangs in the balance, we have brought together thought leaders from the industry to share their thoughts and postulate the opportunities it could hold. How can promoters, festivals, agents and artists prepare for the post-COVID world, and […]
In partnership with Creative Victoria, the VMDO and Music Victoria are offering an information session on the Victorian Government’s Live Music Venues Program to support Victoria’s live music sector by helping music venues respond to the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Moderated by VMDO Music Industry Liaison Bonnie Dalton, the Q&A session with Creative […]