NEWS
Update on financial assistance measures for the music sector
Posted with thanks to Music Victoria. Minister Pakula recently announced that: The Impacted Public Events Support Program has been extended providing up to $25,000 for events and $10,000 for suppliers. There will be a new round of the Live Performance...
Networking day announced
MP Music Network's inaugural Professional Development and Networking Event will be held on Wednesday 18 August. The Rye Hotel is the venue and The Peninsula's music professionals are invited to attend. It features panel discussions on issues facing musicians,...
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...
FEATURED ARTISTS/GIGS
This Week’s Feature Artist- Saskia Jane
This Week's Feature Artist Saskia Jane, is coming off a single release "Hide and Seek" on November 20th. Saskia Jane is a Pop/Folk Singer and has been a peninsula native since the beginning of her career, Saskia has recently taken a break from writing and is ready to...
This Week’s Feature Artist- Holly Hebe
This Week's MP Music Network Feature Artist is Holly Hebe, who is located in the Mornington Peninsula. She is currently releasing music with her latest single "We Are Fine" on the 20th of November, she has been a native to the area since she started her music...
Feature Artist – Emily Wurramara
Emily Wurramara, Monique Brumby, Ling Marra. Music on the Hill (MOTH) International Women’s Day Show, Friday 6 March. Red Hill Pavilion. Doors 6.30 pm. Born and raised on Groote Eylandt and now resident in Brisbane, Emily Wurramara is a highly rated indigenous...
INDUSTRY NEWS
Creative Victoria – Major Funding Grants
Creative Victoria Major Funding Grants Up to $75,000 available Applications Close February 6 The Creative Victoria Music Works Grants program invests in the development and support of Victoria's contemporary music artists and music industries. It...
Melbourne Live Music Census 2017 Report
The 2017 Melbourne Live Music Census is unique. It updates the previous study conducted in 2012, providing a significant amount of comparative data to further inform the discussion on the economic, cultural and social value of live music performance in this city....
Contemporary Music Touring Program
Increased investment in contemporary music will enable more opportunities for Australian musicians to tour to more audiences in more destinations across Australia. As part of the Australian Music Industry Package announced earlier this year, the Federal government...