NEWS
Help shape the Shire budget – have you say
Do you dream of a dedicated performing arts theatre for our Peninsula? A place that will support live music, family arts activities and our local creatives If you like this idea, then VOTE for it in the Shire Budget Portal. The MP Shireare  giving you the opportunity...
Victorian Government announces updated Roadmap and return to normality
Yesterday, 24 October, the Victorian Government announced that the state will reach the 80% double dose milestone a week ahead of schedule. On Friday October 29th, Victoria will move to Phase C of the Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan. At this stage, regional...
Shire Music Plan released for community feedback
Back in 2020 the MP Shire asked people in the music industry what they needed, what their fans wanted and what the Shire can can do better to support local music right here on the Peninsula. The feedback helped form the draft Music Plan, which is now on public...
FEATURED ARTISTS/GIGS
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...
Feature Artist – Taylah Carroll
We're sure you've heard of this incredible songwriter by now. If you haven't, please get your hands on a copy of her latest and greatest single 'To Please Ya' - The video feature's her fave Mt Martha Beach Spot and you can check it out at her website here:...
Feature artist – Georgia Fields
The second edition of Music on the Hill’s ‘The Cocoon Project’ welcomes Melbourne’s Georgia Fields – an accomplished singer, songwriter and string arranger – back to MOTH on Friday 2 April. Georgia is all set to perform some new songs that she completed, or...
INDUSTRY NEWS
MP Music Network Professional Development and Networking Day – Save the date
MPMN are hosting a music industry networking day on Wednesday 18 August at The Rye Hotel. Themed 'Connecting the MP Music Community', the inaugural MP Music Network ‘Professional Development and Networking Event' is the largest ever local gathering of music industry...
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....