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Australian Music Vault

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: 100 St Kilda Road 3004 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au

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25.01.2022 Wishing Missy Higgins a very happy birthday today!! Discover more about Missy in her Long Play Series interview with Jane Gazzo where she discusses the importance of digging deep to find the material for songs that connect with audiences on a personal level. Watch > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au///missy%20higgins/

25.01.2022 Only 3 more sleeps until Ausmusic T-shirt Day! What Australian band, artist or festival t-shirt will you be wearing? Help support Australian musicians, crew and their families in need of wellbeing services and crisis relief by donating at https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/

23.01.2022 Yothu Yindi leads a line-up of living legends and rising voices of First Nations musical activism in this one-off special event, also featuring Bart Willoughby, Tasman Keith, Emma Donovan, Deline Briscoe Music, Allara, Kee'ahn, Ziggy Ramo and more. Tickets at https://liveatthebowl.com.au/blaktivism

23.01.2022 The Australian Music Vault joins the music community in mourning the loss of Mike Noga, much loved solo artist and member of The Drones. Our condolences to his family and friends and to his legion of fans across the world.

23.01.2022 Throw Back Thursday: 2020 marks 40 years since New Zealand band Split Enz released True Colours. The bands fifth album became their breakthrough recording. The band toured relentlessly in support of the single I Got You and developed a loyal following for their theatrically staged live shows. Drummer Noel Crombies highly inventive costumes, stage props and album artwork proved the perfect visual platform for the band, while the inventive pop and balladry of brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn ensured that Split Enz would continue to dominate the charts throughout the decade. Photo credit: Split Enz, c. 1981. Photographer unknown. Gift of Noel Crombie, 1984. Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne.

22.01.2022 Today marks 20 years since the release of Resin Dogs landmark album, "Grand Theft Audio". In 2000, Resin Dogs signed a deal with Virgin/EMI to distribute their debut album which has since gone on to sell over 25,000 copies. They made regular appearances at music festivals across the country during the early 2000s including Big Day Out where their genre-defying blend of hip hop, jazz, dance and funk made them crowd favourites. . . Master 2-inch tape for "Grand Theft Audio" by Resin Dogs, 2000. Kindly lent by Andrew Garvie and David Atkins.

21.01.2022 Vale Ron Tudor (1924-2020). Record producer, founder of Fable Records, mentor to a generation of artists and producers, champion of Australian music. Condolences to his family, friends and fans at this sad time.

21.01.2022 Amanda Pelman has worked behind-the-scenes in the Australian music industry as a manager, producer, and publicist. In this Long Play Series interview with Brian Nankervis, Pelman talks about working at Mushroom Records, the day that Michael Gudinski dropped Kylie Minogues cassette on her desk, and her time managing Jimmy Barnes. Watch full interview > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au///amanda%20pelman/

21.01.2022 Since 1975, Peter Garrett has been the lead singer of legendary Australian band Midnight Oil. Formed in Sydney’s northern beaches, Midnight Oil gained a loyal live following with their fiery onstage performances and provocative social commentary. In this interview with Tracee Hutchison, Peter Garrett discusses the power of music as a driver for social change, his time in politics, and the impact of their breakthrough album. Watch > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//peter%20garrett%/

20.01.2022 Today would have been Jim Keays 74th Birthday. One of Australias most beloved musicians, Keays was frontman of Melbourne-based rock band The Masters Apprentices, collaborating with guitarist Doug Ford, to write many of the bands songs including Turn Up Your Radio and Because I Love You. Photo by Jason Lau. Objects on loan courtesy of Karin, Holly and Bonnie Keays.

20.01.2022 By popular demand, Peter Allen and Molly Meldrum on the set of Countdown, where Allen performed The More I See You in 1976. Photo reproduced courtesy of David Parker. Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne.

20.01.2022 Men At Work had a glorious moment in the sun during the early 1980s with hit singles Who Can It Be Now? and Down Under. Already a certified smash hit in Australia, Men At Work had chart success in New Zealand, Europe, Canada and the United States. In 1981 their album Business As Usual became the longest running No. 1 debut album in American music chart history. Here they are performing in 1983. Did you know - the sets for this tour were designed by theatre legend Nigel Triffitt? Watch our Long Play Series interview with lead singer Colin Hay here > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//long/colin%20hay/ Photograph by Bob King. Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne.

20.01.2022 In our latest Long Play Series interview, singer, songwriter, and actor Colin Hay talks to Brian Nankervis about moving to Australia from Scotland at the age of 14, Men at Works immense international success, and more recently playing guitar with Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. Watch now > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//long/colin%20hay/

20.01.2022 We are proud to recognise the achievements of this years National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame inductee, Ruby Hunter. Ruby Hunter (1955 2010) was a proud Ngarrindjeri/ Kukatha/ Pitjantjatjara woman, born near the Murray River in the Coorong region of South Australia. She was a pioneering singer-songwriter and performer, domestic violence prevention advocate, rehabilitation worker, foster parent, and a nurturing and inspirational figure for many other musicians who followed in her footsteps. Discover more about Ruby Hunter >

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Australian Music Vault friends Alice Ivy and Ecca Vandal with their song In My Mind hitting screens across the world for Apples global advertising campaign!

20.01.2022 Flash Back Friday: Russell Morris being presented with a Gold Record for The Real Thing with radio announcer Dick Williams and fellow pop star Ross D Wiley. Watch our Long Play Series interview with Russell here > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//long%20play%20ser Photograph by Laurie Richards. Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne.

18.01.2022 In response to the challenges of COVID-19, Banding Together presents heartfelt and authentic stories from leading industry figures and captures in real time, the impact on the music community. Episode 1: The Silent Voice is live tomorrow at 11am. https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au/mu/banding-together

17.01.2022 Ziggy Ramos razor-sharp hip hop lyricism and effortlessly cool music takes over the Hamer Hall stage in our next Vault Sessions concert. Streaming tonight at 7.30pm. Warnings: Contains coarse language and themes that may be sensitive to some viewers. Arts Centre Melbourne Victoria Together

17.01.2022 Over the past 50 years, Brian Cadd AM has played an important role in the Australian musical landscape as a singer, songwriter, mentor and producer. In his Long Play Series interview with Brian Nankervis, he talks about his iconic hit, A Little Ray of Sunshine, forming Fable Records subsidiary label, Bootleg Records with Ron Tudor, and touring with the Flying Burrito Brothers. Watch full interview >https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//brian%20cadd%20am/

17.01.2022 Tune in tonight for the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards.

17.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Graham "Scrooge" Madigan!! One of Australias most high profile roadies and road managers having worked in Australia and internationally with artists such as Daddy Cool, Little River Band, Billy Joel and Deep Purple. Discover more about "Scrooge" in our Long Play Series Interview >

16.01.2022 With todays release of the Helen Reddy biopic I Am Woman on Stan., we looked back on the incredible career of one of Australias much-loved singers. Photo credit: Helen Reddy by austinmini1275, CC PDM 1.0.

14.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Australian Music Vault Patron Michael Gudinski AM! Learn more about one of Australian musics most influential provocateurs with his Long Play Series interview.

13.01.2022 We love Australian music - past, present and future and we know that you do too. But take a look at you at current playlist. Not enough Australian artists on there? We can help with that! Follow our new AMVs Listening To... playlist to hear our current favourites and check in fortnightly to see what else has got us hooked. Right now weve got new songs from Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Daryl Braithwaite, Paul Kelly plus tracks by Alice Skye, Ziggy Ramo, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks and many more!

13.01.2022 Singer-songwriter Russell Morris is one of Australias most versatile artists scoring five Top 10 hits during the 1960s and 1970s before reinventing himself in the 2010s as Australias premier blues storyteller. In his Long Play Series interview with Brian Nankervis, Russell Morris talks about his experience recording of The Real Thing and the inspiration behind his Australian blues narrative. Watch Now > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//long%20play%20ser

13.01.2022 Since the mid-1960s, Ross Wilson has been a dominant force in the Australian music industry as a singer, songwriter and producer. In his Long Play Series interview with Brian Nankervis, Ross Wilson discusses writing Eagle Rock, and his first reactions on seeing Skyhooks perform live. Watch the full interview > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//lo/ross%20wilson/

13.01.2022 The Australian Music Vault has responded to the challenges of COVID-19 by creating a series of video stories that capture, in real time, the impact that this pandemic has had on the music community. Banding Together presents real, heartfelt and authentic stories from leading industry figures. Stay tuned for episodes to be released > https://www.australianmusicvault.com.au//about%20the%20pr/ . #australianmusicvault #australianmusic #AMVbandingtogether

12.01.2022 In this 'Banding Together' interview, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on Melbourne’s music ecosystem; from individual musicians and production people, to established music organisations and iconic live music venues.

11.01.2022 Tune in Monday 31 August 8:30pm on NITV for documentary Lady Lash introduced by Karla Grant. Lady Lash is a Kokatha woman with Greek ancestry who has pushed beyond all expectations and carved a successful career in the male dominated Hip Hop industry. Production by: Genetic Circus Productions Discover >

10.01.2022 As part of this year’s Live at the Bowl series, Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS Ltd) puts the synthesiser front and centre on the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl stage in a never-before-seen (or heard) production. Discover more about what to expect with the debut of the MESS Synthesiser Orchestra in this Liner Notes article written by music journalist Sosefina Fuamoli.

09.01.2022 On the final day of National NAIDOC Week 2020 we are revisiting this story on legendary Australian Jazz singer Wilma Reading. In a career spanning five decades, Wilma appeared on The Johnny Carson Show, had a residency at the Copacabana Nightclub in New York, and was the only Australian to ever perform with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Read about her incredible journey.

08.01.2022 The Australian Music Vault is sad to hear of the passing of another music legend Doug Parkinson, charismatic lead singer of bands including Strings and Things (later named A Sound) and Fanny Adams. In 1969, his band Doug Parkinson In Focus won Hoadleys Battle of the Sounds, captured here by Laurie Richards. We pass on our condolences to his family, friends and fans. Photos: Doug Parkinson in Focus at Hoadley's Battle Of The Sounds, Melbourne, 1969 by Laurie Richards. Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne.

08.01.2022 Throw Back Thursday: In anticipation of Kylie Minogues new album Disco, we are looking back at Your Disco Needs You. This song has endured as a fan-favourite and has been described as a modern queer classic. The decision to release Please Stay in its place as the final UK single from the album "Light Years" sparked protests outside Kylies U.K. record company from fans lobbying for its release as a single. Did you know Your Disco Needs You was one of three tunes wri...tten for "Light Years" by British singer Robbie Williams, along with his long term collaborator Guy Chambers? . . . Costume worn by Kylie Minogue in the video for Your Disco Needs You, "Light Years", 2001 Designed by Viktor and Rolf and William Baker Gift of Kylie Minogue, 2004 Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne See more

08.01.2022 Singer-songwriter Paul Kelly has been an enduring figure in the Australian music industry. His use of everyday imagery and relatable characters has made his songs an important and much-loved part of Australian music for over 30 years. Harmonicas are a big part of Paul Kellys live performances and feature prominently in songs like Dumb Things (1987) and From Little Things, Big Things Grow (1991). Paul Kellys name is so synonymous with the instrument that German instrument makers Hohner have released a Paul Kelly Signature Harmonica. Harmonicas donated by Paul Kelly, 2016 . Photos L-R: Marty Williams, Tony Mott, Kathleen OBrien. Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne

06.01.2022 Melbourne just got its own lofi hip hop radio featuring nothing but local beats 24/7! Available via YouTube and Twitch to get you through lockdown while supporting 31 Melbourne music producers including Plutonic Lab, Decktektive, Motley, Elle Shimada, Monkey Marc and DJ Mrs Wallace. Listen > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEUHOmxwaeE Melbourne Minute

06.01.2022 Ahead of their upcoming Live at the Bowl show, we are looking back at these photos of Janet, Kram and Whitt from Spiderbait on Janet’s farm in the country town of Finley (NSW). It was taken around the time they were recording The Unfinished Spanish Galleon of Finley Lake, which draws inspiration from the town itself. Photo courtesy of Spiderbait, 1994.

03.01.2022 Cash Savage and The Last Drinks deliver a fierce and brooding set for Vault Sessions at Hamer Hall. Streaming on our Facebook page Thursday at 7.30pm. www.artscentremelbourne.com.au//cash-savage-and-the-last-d

03.01.2022 Congratulations to all the award nominees for the Australian Independent Record Labels Association 2020 awards. You can join in and watch the live broadcast on 1 October.

02.01.2022 New live album announced by Cash Savage and The Last Drinks - the recording of the Vault Sessions performance at Hamer Hall!!