NEWS
Update to COVIDSAFE Music Industry Settings
Acting Premier James Merlino has announced that some easing of restrictions will come into play at 6pm on Friday 26 March. For the music sector this means: All venues and creative arts facilities are required to use electronic record keeping through the Services Vic...
Keep The Circle Unbroken at Coolart Homestead
Keep the Circle Unbroken is a series of concerts to be presented across Victoria's iconic regional towns this March featuring an incredible line-up of Australian musicians spanning two generations performing songs inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album...
International Women’s Day concert – Monday 8 March
The Pig And Whistle is in support of International Woman's Day and will be hosting a special concert to recognise some the most dedicated and talented female musicians living on The Mornington Peninsula. To celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political...
FEATURED ARTISTS/GIGS
Feature artist – Matilda Pearl
18-year-old Australian singer-songwriter MATILDA PEARL invites you into her fun 'mermaid meets disco ball' world, making music to make you move. Her music filters through a kaleidoscope of disco, electronic and pop influences. Matilda grew up on a boat swimming with...
Feature artist – Xani
The third artist to be presenting new music works created during isolation at MOTH, on Friday 7 May as part of The Cocoon Project series, is the in-demand violinist and collaborator Xani. Xani was employed full-time as a musical theatre session violinist, for the...
Small Town, Big Sound in Rye
Small Town Big Sound is bringing music back to the regions of Victoria. A string of local musical acts – including Alice Skye, Bad//Dreems, Amyl and the Sniffers, Birdz, Camp Cope and more – are touring through regional pubs, community clubhouses, historical theatres...
INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Government commits additional $135m to the Music Industry
Following talks between the music industry and government over recent weeks, the arts and entertainment sector will receive a lifeline as the end of JobKeeper approaches. The Federal Government recently announced $135 million in support today, including $125 million...
Music Victoria’s new CEO
The Music Victoria Board recently announced that Simone Schinkel has been appointed as the organisation’s next CEO. A professional arts leader, Simone brings with her a celebrated reputation for strategic sector development, and a commitment to equity and justice....
Creative Victoria’s Music Works Grants: Applications Now Open
Applications have now opened for Creative Victoria's February 2021 funding round of their Music Works Grants. This program invests in the development and support of Victoria's contemporary music artists and music industries, providing support for projects and programs...