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
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
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....