Presented by APRA AMCOS and Music Victoria. Meet the Locals is your opportunity to connect with key music industry reps and to meet fellow songwriters. Doors from 5:45pm. Part 1: "I've made a demo, now what?" panel: - Jo Syme - Big Scary, Pieater, Hotel Motel Records - Billy Gardner - Ausmuteants, The Living Eyes, […]
It's the last chance for Australia’s music community to vote for their favourite music contributions of the year in the publicly-voted Music Victoria Awards categories for Best Album, Best Band, Best Song, Best Solo Artist, Best Male Musician, Best Female Musician, Best Breakthrough Act, Best Live Band, Best Small Venue (under 500 capacity), and Best […]
The Music Victoria Awards are on once again, taking place at the stunning Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday 20 November as part of Melbourne Music Week. This year’s Awards night performers include 2019 Hall of Fame inductees Vika and Linda Bull and first-time Awards nominee Gordon Koang, who is up for a whopping five nominations […]
This Must Be the Place is heading to Queenscliff Music Festival! Presented by The Push and Music Victoria, this is a free, all ages and catered music industry workshop held at Queenscliff Brewhouse and has been curated for young and emerging artists, music fans and music industry practitioners. Find out how Merpire and Al Parkinson […]
Presented by Music Victoria and Multicultural Arts Victoria. This is a panel discussion is based on Multicultural Arts Victoria’s campaign #DiversifyYourArts with a music industry lens supporting any music industry professionals in applying this knowledge to their practice. This panel discussion will focus on diversifying rosters (relevant to labels, managers, A&R, booking agents) and programming […]
Getting the most out of your tours – Publicity and Promotion Strategies How do you make a tour a success? What connections need to be made? What promotion strategies need to be in place?Music Victoria, in partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Folk Alliance International and Port Fairy Folk Festival will moderate a FREE event […]
Music Victoria Showcase with some of the state's world class folk acts Music Victoria - Folk ShowcaseMusic Victoria, in partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Folk Alliance International and Port Fairy Folk Festival are proud to present a FREE Showcase, featuring some of Victoria’s best folk bands including: The Maes, Alice Skye, Fenn Wilson and […]
Music Victoria, in partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Folk Alliance International and Port Fairy Folk Festival are proud to present a FREE Showcase, featuring some of Victoria’s best folk bands including: The Maes, Alice Skye, Fenn Wilson and Alana Wilkinson. Open to the general public, priority will be given delegates of The ExChange. […]
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 […]