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23.01.2022 Help send a very important message to the NSW government by signing the petition to #saveourstages

20.01.2022 Important PSA! Our friends at Support Act continue to do really important work for our sector. > If your ability to work has been affected by COVID-19 and you are a musician, crew or music worker, you may be eligible to apply for a Crisis Relief Grant from Support Act... Visit the Get Help page on their website to learn more. https://supportact.org.au/get-help-2/

18.01.2022 Expressions of interestIndustry Representatives for the Live Music Australia program. The Federal Govt Office for the Arts are looking for "qualified industry professionals to provide expert advice on applications submitted under the Live Music Australia program". Please consider applying!... https://www.arts.gov.au//performing-arts/contemporary-music

18.01.2022 We start getting some shows happening and a border is shut and everything is cancelled and people are trapped and lose money; we are punch drunk from this happening as we are trying to get back on our feet. ALMBC Chair spoke to NewsLtd's Kathy McCabe this week about the urgent need for industry support including increases in venue capacities and the devastating impact of border closures on touring.

16.01.2022 As the saying goes, if you want something done... ask a busy person. Many, many thanks to all of the extremely busy people who have contributed to getting the ALMBC off the ground! Now the real work begins...#livemusicjobs #livemusicbusiness #supportsmallbusiness

14.01.2022 Women and girls looking to build careers in music across the Northern Territory have been supported through the release of MusicNT's vital piece of work - "You gotta see it to be it - Strategic Directions for NT Women In Music". The report lays out a raft of measures that will support better representation - from artists, to technical and production roles. To find out more, follow the link below.

13.01.2022 The Australian Live Music Business Council is go! A collective voice for small businesses, the ALMBC launches today in Canberra. "The council was created to advocate on behalf of the ‘backstage’ voices in the Live Music supply chain who play a vital role providing the infrastructure to nurture and expose talent for the entire music economy."... > Membership Fees waived until Jan 2021 #wehearyou > read the full media release on our website www.almbc.org.au

13.01.2022 There's no other way to put it... Many of our members are now in the fight of their lives. With zero revenue, operating costs set to rise and the prospect of live music at viable numbers in most states still a long way off, many business may not make it through. JobKeeper/Seeker will (whilst reduced) support many sole traders and bigger businesses who have the reserves to withstand extended periods without revenue but with no other support from Government we are concerned that many small businesses will just not not make it through... what will this mean for the overall Australian music industry...??

12.01.2022 Our very own Sophie Kirov talking about the origin and rationale behind the ALMBC with Nichola Burton of The Music Real - thanks for the support Nichola! https://youtu.be/hBv7UxkhS10

12.01.2022 NEWS The ALMBC National Gig-Ready Dashboard is GO! Your up to date, state-by-state guide to what you can and can't do with Live Music. Our members in each state are staying on alert for changes to regulations - providing you a single source of truth for gig and event planning. ... https://almbc.org.au/member-resources-(incl.-covid) #auslivemusicjobs #supportgrassrootsmusic

10.01.2022 Urgent Register NOW for this great virtual session (this afternoon!) on grant writing - specifically for Live Music Venues, run by our friends at Music Victoria - Learn more about Live Music Australia grants - Tips for strengthening your application... registervia zoom: https://bit.ly/2CY0kgo

10.01.2022 The long awaited guidelines for the RISE grants has been released this morning, check the link below - stay tuned for more tips to boost success with grant writing! https://bit.ly/31CDfrP #auslivemusicjobs

09.01.2022 Thank you to the Australian Music Media for your support today... another critical cog in the Australian live music supply chain. The Music Network | Purple Sneakers | Music Feeds | Scenestr. | theMusic.com.au #smbizau #auslivemusicjobs

08.01.2022 NOW HIRING! Working with the Board of Directors, the Executive General Manager will lead and deliver the organisation’s goals, vision and policies, on behalf of the membership and in consultation with the broader music industry stakeholder base. Update: there are no limitations to where the employee is based with the exception that they are in Australia. Remote working facilities will be implemented for the successful candidate. ... https://bit.ly/31TkQXQ

08.01.2022 We are over the moon at the response we’ve had since our launch last week. A big thank you to those that have signed up already! An even bigger thank you to those that have PAID for memberships!! Member update coming your way soon to keep you in the loop on progress against our policy priorities: ... 1) Keep JobKeeper/Seeker for businesses continuing to be impacted by COVID-19 2) National Gig-Ready Dashboard 3) State by State Safe Operating Guidelines and other reusable resources for Live Music Operators 4) Support for Small Businesses seeking Insurance for events/shows 5) Direct dialogue with Federal Government on how JobMaker can help Small Business Join today and have your say! www.almbc.org.au #auslivemusicjobs #supportsmallbusiness

07.01.2022 Time is fast running out for businesses in Victoria to take advantage of the third round of the State Government’s Business Support Fund. Applications close on November 23 for the grants ranging up to $30,000. The program covers a range of businesses including licensed venues and sole traders impacted by COVID. To find out more follow the link below. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//b/business-support-fund-3

06.01.2022 We are seeing some major developments today as authorities across the country continue to ease restrictions that impact on live music. Nationally, there has been a commitment to open all borders - except WA - before Christmas while the Queensland Government has eased restrictions on outdoor events and indoor venues. Follow this developing story... https://www.abc.net.au//qld-coronavirus-palaszczu/12857922

06.01.2022 Some positive news emerging from the west today with the WA Government announcing an increase in venue capacity to 75 per cent from Monday but patrons must be seated. However, If the 'two square metre rule' is greater than 75 per cent capacity, the greater option will be permitted for venues and events. ALMBC urges venues across the State to read the new restrictions and requirements online now or talk to WA Health directly to ensure you are compliant before increasing crowd numbers.

05.01.2022 We are meeting with the office of the federal Arts Minister, Paul Fletcher MP again tomorrow. In our previous meeting expressed concerns about our members’ commercial survival. In an effort to provide a more robust position to government we are asking members to complete a brief survey. To ensure your business is included in this work, please take 5 minutes now to complete the survey now!... https://forms.gle/NRAUoEEHskjpCLwt8

05.01.2022 Congrats to the amazing humans that got this package over the line.. particularly great to see coverage of venue operating costs included in the mix... and consideration for the broader supply chain of artists, managers, promoters, bookers, care and others...

04.01.2022 The City of Sydney has launched a series of new grants it says are aimed at helping "cultural organisations and businesses to innovate, adapt and grow through recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.' The grants focus on a range of outcomes from securing viability to developing new projects and operating models. A number of information sessions have been planned - for more information or to apply, hit the link below... https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au//cultural-sector-innov

03.01.2022 The incredible work by the crew at Support Act has never been more important. And today you can do your part to help by dragging out your favourite shirt for #ausmusictshirtday. Find out more at https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/

03.01.2022 Some sobering reading as NSW looks set to lose one of its much loved venues. "Live music is currently operating at a tiny fraction of its usual capacity, events remain nearly non-existent and many venues have not opened since their forced closures last March."

03.01.2022 There have been some major developments this afternoon with the Federal Government announcing $60million would soon flow to the arts sector through the long-awaited RISE scheme. Details are limited at this stage with successful applicants to be notified today. National Cabinet has also agreed to what is being billed as a 'roadmap' to re-energsie the sector through increased capacity in venues and at events. ALMBC will continue work through information as it comes to hand. For now, you can read the Ministerial Statement here: https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au//60-million-rise-gr

03.01.2022 Sobering findings from the first ALMBC member survey released today... - 70% of Live music businesses won’t last more than 6 months.. - 73% report downturn of 75-100% revenue downturn in the last 6 months - Only 17% expect to benefit from RISE grants... - 69% have had no rent relief, 75% have had no form of commercial loan deferral read full report: https://almbc.org.au//survey-results-confirm-crisis-in-aus

02.01.2022 The impact of the COVID pandemic on live music will be the focus of a special event tomorrow morning (Australian time) as part of this week's online SXSW events. Hosted by the VMDO the discussion will include a diverse group of industry leaders including ALMBC Chair Stephen Wade and Board Member Emily York. Follow the link below for more details.

02.01.2022 The founding team at ALMBC were unanimous that membership should be free until Jan 2021 as live music continues to navigate COVID. We are still at the foundational stage of building the organisation. Please reach out if you are interested in helping shape the focus and future of the ALMBC. Join today and have your say!... #auslivemusicjobs #supportsmallbusiness #livemusic

01.01.2022 The state of the national arts sector is under the spotlight with a Federal Parliament launching ‘virtual hearings’ today. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is hearing evidence on the benefits the arts bring to Australia, and the significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on the broader industry. The ALMBC was among around 500 individuals and organisations that provided written submissions to the inquiry - ALMBC will also speak at the next round of public hearings in early December. To read our submission and learn more about the inquiry, follow the link below