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25.01.2022 Arts Access Victoria and Creative Victoria have joined forces to create the Music Makers Mentorship Program this January-April in 2021. 10 selected artists will receive one-on-one mentorship from an industry professional to help guide and grow their music careers. To be eligible for the mentorship program, you must:... Live in Victoria. Be 18 years old or older. Identify as Deaf or Disabled. Have a history of work in the music industry, as an artist or behind the scenes. Applications close Monday 11 January at 5pm. To apply and for more information visit: https://www.artsaccess.com.au/music-makers- mentorship-program-2021/

25.01.2022 Want to learn about the benefits Amazon Music offers artists and labels? Join Matty Newton (Senior Label and Industry Relations Manager, Amazon Music AU/NZ) for a FREE virtual event where you'll explore the new live-streaming partnership with Twitch, the Music For Artists backend, discoverability features and more. Matty will take you through the fundamentals of Amazon Music and discuss the support and insights available for artists & labels. ... This session will be interactive through Zoom, featuring a live Q&A. Please ensure you register in order to secure your spot. Register now: https://bit.ly/2J3jjcj

25.01.2022 The Observership Program APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW The Observership Program facilitates the involvement of young, talented and energetic individuals in a structured experience on non-for-profit boards. Each Observer is paired with an organisation for a 12-month period, providing Observers with first-hand exposure to the role of the board, its decision-making and operations as well as targeted training and mentorship designed to give Observers important skills to bring to the bo...ardroom. Applications close 4th July. More info: https://www.observership.com.au/our-vision/

24.01.2022 The Victorian Government has produced guidelines for all businesses that operate out of office workplaces in Victoria. Every business must have a COVIDsafe plan and operate based on the six principles of COVIDSafe workplaces. 1. Ensure physical distancing... 2. Wear a face mask 3. Practise good hygiene 4. Keep records and act quickly 5. Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces 6. Create workforce bubbles For signs, templates and further information visit: http://bit.ly/3hZHiWZ

24.01.2022 Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation and Same Way Nation have announced their 'Discover You Power' Artist Mentoring Program for Victorian based First Nations artists. The world of the music industry is complex. Every performer, musician and creative person is unique. Discover your Power is a program that is custom tailored to the artist's needs. The Same Way Nation team are active performers in the industry and know how to navigate the world of entertainment. With over ...15 years of entertainment, performance and small business management, this Indigenous Owned and Operated business have collective experience working/performing at venues and festivals. So if you are feeling the passion and drive to take your career to the next level, please submit your Expression of Interest. For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/36opBvQ Supported by VMDO, Music Victoria and Creative Victoria

23.01.2022 The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking new peers for their funding practices. A peer assessor is anyone who has sufficient knowledge or experience of the arts sector to make a fair and informed assessment of applications for funding. Applicants should have sufficient knowledge across all parts of the artistic process, from organising a tour to developing relationships and connections with audiences. New peers will be representative of diverse geography, cultural backgr...ounds, age, gender and ability. Applications are open now and close on February 2nd at 3pm AEDT. To apply and for more information visit: https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/peer-assessors/

22.01.2022 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROADMAP UPDATE The Federal Government has unveiled a Roadmap and National Principles for Reactivating Live Performance Venues and Events. These two guidance documents will provide some additional certainty for the arts sector with a nationally consistent health-based approach to reactivating safely. Given the rapidly evolving changes in every State, the Roadmap and National Principles will be reviewed and updated as necessary.... Click here to download the Roadmap for Reactivating Live Performance Venues and Events: https://bit.ly/3fn1bWy Click here to download the National Principles for Reactivating Live Performance Venues and Events: https://bit.ly/3lQZqmW For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3977rRl

21.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY Music Victoria are seeking their next CEO! Music Victoria is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the state peak body for contemporary music. They represent musicians, venues, music businesses and professionals, and music lovers across the contemporary Victorian music community and provide advocacy on behalf of the music sector.... The successful applicant will: Lead a small and committed team to deliver quality services, programs and advocacy. Demonstrate success with fundraising or philanthropy. Be passionate about music and motivated by a desire for the success of Victorian Music. Have a goal-oriented approach. Have experience as a CEO or at a minimum, experience in a Senior Executive role. Be capable of leveraging business opportunities, leading and influencing music or government policy. Embrace innovation for improved outcomes for the industry. Applications close 2 January 2021 To apply and for more information visit: https://bit.ly/37ETs41

19.01.2022 GRANT OPPORTUNITY The Australian Government is inviting entities to apply for grant funding under the Women’s Leadership and Development Program Project Grants. The grant aims to improve outcomes for women in key focus areas: job creation; economic security; workforce participation; leadership; safety; and international engagement. This opportunity supports projects that achieve tangible improvements in these areas.... Projects that are scalable, transferable across industries and occupations, and those that focus on supporting women from different backgrounds are strongly encouraged. Applications close: 9 December, 11pm (AEDT). For more information visit: https://bit.ly/366VkBH

19.01.2022 To commemorate NAIDOC Week 2020, Victorian Naidoc have create a community virtual events calendar. Learn more here: https://vicnaidoc.com.au/virtual-events-2020

17.01.2022 "It is only a matter of time before the other global major agencies establish local operations here." CEO of Artist Voice, Brett Murrihy sat with IQ Magazine to discuss the trends of music culture over the past decade, the scene's bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic and the positive future he sees for the Asia-Pacific side of the globe. Read the full article here:... https://bit.ly/3hcH3rd See more

16.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the successful recipients of the Federal Government's RISE Fund: Batch One. VIC live music recipients include: Ability Fest, Strawberry Fields, Queenscliff Music Festival, Regional Arts Victoria, Castlemaine State Festival, Meadow, Rising and Music In Exile. Other notable recipients include St Jerome's Laneway Festival, Bluesfest Byron Bay, Dark Mofo, Cattleyard and Secret Sounds. ... To check out the full list head to: arts.gov.au//rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary- The RISE fund application period runs until 31 May 2021 and the deadline for applications to be considered for the second batch of funding is 14 January 2021. For more information head to: arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/rise-fund

16.01.2022 Business Victoria are now offering free online courses and guides in partnership with LaunchVic to small businesses that have been greatly impacted by COVID-19. As part of the Upskill My Business program, businesses can access online webinars, courses and resources from the state's top leading educators and industry experts. The resources cover a range of topics including mental health, financial management, marketing and management techniques to help business owners prepare... for a strong recovery. For more information visit: https://upskill.business.vic.gov.au/

16.01.2022 WATCH FREEPLAY 2021 ONLINE NOW In case you missed it, Freeplay Independent Games Festival was moved online last week. For any music folks interested, the Games Gig panel on 'Aligning Indie Music with Indie Games', is available for catch up now on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJA5e5ocp5o... More info about the event: https://www.freeplay.net.au/

15.01.2022 Have you checked out new Australian startup Serenade? The platform officially launched today and combines personalised interaction by superfans with their heroes and a new revenue stream for musicians. Fans request a performer to play a song from their catalogue for a fee, either as a personal keepsake or as a gift for a friend. The choices are from 13 genres and different decades. The artist decides what the fan will pay for a two-minute video, within a $100 to $500 frame, with Serenade taking a 25% cut. Similar to Cameo, the artist delivers the video within seven days and gets paid that week. Serenade artists include Didirri, Ash Grunwald, WAAX, Slowly Slowly and more, the platform has confirmed 70 to date.

13.01.2022 In partnership with cohealth, Support Act is running a Bystander training session. This FREE online training is an opportunity for people in the music industry to learn how to be an active bystander to prevent violence and discrimination in music industry settings. This training also seeks to build the confidence and capacity of performers, promoters, producers, managers, crew and staff, to realise our sphere of influence to affect change. Presenters from the community health... sector who have also worked in the music industry will deliver evidence-informed content, including: the bystander approach, gendered drivers that cause violence against women and the link between sexists jokes and violence. Wednesday 2 December, 10am - 12.30pm. Register now: https://bit.ly/39y6n98

13.01.2022 Presented by Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation and delivered by Candice Lorrae from The Merindas, applications are now open for a 1-on-1 mentoring program for First Nations Women and gender non confirming musicians based in Victoria to develop their skills in the use of music production. Participants will build skills in composition and production. This will include deconstructing and constructing musical layers and elements to create a song, soundscape or demos. Live audio recording, midi use and sampling will be covered. By the end of the sessions, each applicant will gain enough production skills to start practicing and building their very own archives of beats and sample packs. This program is supported by VMDO First Peoples. To read more and apply, head to: https://bit.ly/2UsRbSd

13.01.2022 Interested in connecting to the international music business industry? Midem's Music Networking Week is running from 30 November to 4 December! This virtual event is a chance for the music community to come together, network and access real business opportunities around the world. It includes speed-meetings, Q&As and innovative networking formats to allow you to meet leading executives from all around the world and across multiple sectors of the industry.... Learn more here: https://bit.ly/37bD9tU

12.01.2022 The Push Inc has announced the first intake of their brand-new Electronic Music Accelerator program in partnership with Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation and Ableton. Operating out of The Push’s new home in Collingwood Yards, this free program is open to young Victorians aged 16-20 years old, who identify as female or gender-non-conforming and are interested in kickstarting a career in the contemporary music industry. Applications close Monday 14 December 2020.... For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/35UAsO0

10.01.2022 Applications are now open for the new Sound of the Future: Ableton Mentoring Program, presented by Songlines and delivered by VMDO First Peoples. This 1 on 1 mentoring program is for First Nations musicians based in Victoria to develop their skills in the use of Ableton. This program is available to 5 participants, each for 3 x 60 minute sessions via Zoom. The program will be facilitated by Sound of the Future owner and Ableton Certified Instructor Davey Norris aka Dizz1. To find out more about what the course will cover, applicant criteria and to apply, head to: https://bit.ly/3nabG2c

09.01.2022 Do you know a local champion, a young leader or a woman supporting a community's recovery from the Australian bushfires or COVID-19? You can now nominate them for the 2021 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Every year since 2001, the Honour Roll recognises women who have proven remarkable leadership and excellence in their field of expertise. Women are recognised for their achievements in a broad range of fields, including science, arts, environment, law, social justice, family ...violence prevention, research, health, media and education. They each represent the courage and determination of women across Victoria using their unique skills, experiences and insights to forge a brighter path for all women. Nominees must: Identify as a woman. Have been born in or spent a considerable amount of their life in Victoria. Made a significant contribution to a local or international community. Nominations close on 31 January 2021. To nominate and for more information visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-honour-roll-women-program

09.01.2022 We’re excited to be part Melbourne Music WeekExtended, stay tuned for program drop next Wednesday 2 December!

09.01.2022 Want to learn what it takes to become a successful gaming YouTuber ? In our next YouTube workshop, creators Shezzza and livbev will show you how to stand out from the crowd. This session will cover: How to get set up for success as a gaming creator. What you need to do so your channel stands out from the crowd.... Streaming tips to get people watching and keep them coming back for more. Top tips on what to do (and what definitely not to do. Presented in partnership with Changer Studios, Creative Victoria and Film Vic as part of Victoria's Digital Creator Program. Thursday, December 3, 12pm. (AEDT). Book now: https://bit.ly/2JihmZ8

08.01.2022 On Wednesday 16 December 2020, we held our very last VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfast for the year, in partnership with Melbourne Music Week: Extended. These New South Whalesthe bandare one of Australia’s most revered punk acts. But they also make groundbreaking comedy TV, and they star in it. Real band on stage, real band on record, heightened alter-ego band on screen. NME was close in dubbing it the punk Flight of the Conchords, but Kerrang said it best with art-punk ...brilliance. The former Sydney (now Melbourne) premier punk act are serious kings of content. With two critically acclaimed albums, their iconic Comedy Central mockumentary series (now available on YouTube), new hit podcast 'What a Great Punk', exclusive Patreon subscription service and talk-show ‘TNSW Tonight!’ (filmed at Melbourne’s The Croxton) there aren’t a lot of platforms they haven’t conquered. Jamie Timony and Todd Andrews talk through their approach to content creation and why it sits hand in hand with being an artist in 2020. If you missed this Networking Breakfast, now you can watch the video recording of the session.

08.01.2022 ICYMI UK Music has revealed the findings of its 2020 Workforce Diversity Survey in its UK Music Diversity Report 2020. Key findings include:... Representation of Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities among those aged 16-24 in the music industry stands at a record 30.6%. Proportion of women increased from 45.3% in 2016 to 49.6% in 2020. Number of people from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities at entry-level rose from 23.2% in 2018 to 34.6% in 2020. Representation of Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities at senior executive levels rose from 17.9% in 2018 to 19.9% in 2020. Since its launch in 2016, the survey tracks progress to boost diversity and inclusion in the UK’s music industry. It also unveils a bold Ten-Point Plan to put the music business front and centre of the drive to tackle racism and boost diversity in Britain. The survey is overseen by UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce, which includes Paulette Long OBE, who facilitated the VMDO Clock Your Skills program early this year. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/371MKn0

07.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY Less than a week to apply to Music Victoria's Accountant role! This role is 3 days a week and is responsible for the bookkeeping and financial management for Music Victoria and the VMDO.... Applications close: Monday 16 November, 2020 For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/2Ib1dou

07.01.2022 Folk Alliance International Conference is the world's largest gathering of folk music artists and community, combining an array of genres and bringing people together for decades. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, FAI will be hosting a four-day online event in place of the conference called Folk Unlocked. The purpose is to involve dedicated members who have attended conferences over the years and unlock the benefits of the organisation to those around the world who haven't pa...rticipated before. Programming will include interactive workshops, panels, group meetings, showcases and networking spaces, and will run from February 22nd to February 25th in 2021. To register and for more information visit: https://folk.org/unlocked/

07.01.2022 "2020 has been a challenging year for the Australian music industry, but it’s clear that the quality of the music has not suffered," Denis Handlin AO, ARIA Chairman. Congratulations to the Victorian artists who took home 2020 ARIA Awards! Archie Roach - Best Adult Contemporary Album... Sampa The Great - Best Female Artist, Best Hip Hop Release, Best Independent Release Dom Dolla - Best Dance Release King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album The Teskey Brothers - Best Blues & Roots Album Teeny Tiny Stevies - Best Children's Album Anne Edmonds. - Best Comedy Release Paul Kelly & Paul Grabowsky - Best Jazz Album To see the full list of 2020 winners visit: https://bit.ly/3fwVq8U

06.01.2022 The Victorian Government has developed The First Peoples' COVID-19 Business Support Fund, to support Victorian Indigenous businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic restrictions. Eligible businesses will be provided with a grant of up to $10,000, which can be used towards rent, salaries or developing new business and marketing structures in the current economic environment. Eligible businesses must be certified by the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd and be recog...nised as a Victorian Indigenous business. Applications close on January 29 at 11:59pm. To apply and for more information visit: https://bit.ly/37KDDsH

05.01.2022 Patternmakers have released research findings from their Audience Outlook Monitor, conducted earlier this year. The survey set out to create awareness and a deeper understanding of disabled audiences, their views and attendance at cultural events since the easing of restrictions. The fact sheet provides results from 657 audience members who identified as disabled. ... The research concludes: 28% of audience members with a disability have attended a cultural event since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. 48% of audience members with a disability who have not yet attended an event are planning to do so. 80% of audiences with a disability have participated in cultural events online recently. This research finds audiences with disability are the most highly engaged online, and are slightly cautious about returning to venues, hence, maintaining an online presence for events is still increasingly relevant even as restrictions ease. To read the report and for more information visit: https://bit.ly/38umbYe

05.01.2022 CALLING WORKPLACE SAFETY AND CULTURAL CHANGE EXPERTS Last month, a group of Australian music industry professionals came together in Sydney for an initial conversation on how to trigger cultural change, with an immediate focus on sexual harm, harassment and systemic discrimination. Through that initial meeting, a temporary working group of volunteers was formed to take immediate action in developing an approach to deliver a national consultancy strategy.... Experienced consultants in the areas of power imbalance, cultural change, workplace safety, sexual harm, and mitigation strategies are now invited to submit their expressions of interest in participating in a paid tender process HERE https://bit.ly/3vOHQ7l. Expressions of Interest close 1st July 2021. Recommendations delivered by the successful consultant and/or consultants will inform any further actions, working groups, industry involvement, and underpin any future governance. Read more in the temporary working group's Charter document https://bit.ly/3vMlFP3. For further updates from the temporary working group, sign up to this mailing list https://bit.ly/3bQYKLi

04.01.2022 GRANT APPLICATION GUIDE As part of festival recovery program 'Projects For A New Way', Australian Festival Association and Creative Victoria have developed an online advisory resource and grant guide, to assist businesses unsure of how to best apply for grants. Read more & download the free guide below ... https://www.australianfestivalassociation.com/funding-grant See more

03.01.2022 The podcast Talking In Common launches today! A new project from Mushroom Group, who are current participants in the VMDO Fair Play Program, the podcast is an open forum for discussion that features women in music guests including: Clare Bowditch, Missy Higgins and Mahalia Barnes. In an Australian first, the producers have worked with Auslan Stage Left, an organisation specialising in arts interpreting, to make all episodes of Talking In Common available to the Deaf communit...y via translated videos. Listen here: https://spoti.fi/2JaPy9H Watch here (AUSLAN): https://bit.ly/3qddSZe

03.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY! If you work in Victoria's creative and cultural sector whatever your role Creative Victoria want to hear from you. To develop a relevant strategy for 2021-2025, the State Government want to better understand the impacts of 2020 on Victorians who work in the creative industries.... Complete this survey to share how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted your work and what would help you recover from the impacts of 2020 and rebuild for the future. Click here to go to the Survey: http://bit.ly/CVcs2 Diimpa at Blak Sounds 2019 VMDO First Peoples. Image: Jacinta Keefe Photography

03.01.2022 This weekend's Isol-Aid Festival has been programmed by Music Victoria! The lineup includes nominees from the Music Victoria Awards, which celebrate the vast achievements of Victoria’s music community over the last year, recognising that despite live music coming to a standstill, there have still been huge achievements by the Victorian music community. Featuring Benny Walker, Charm of Finches, Gelareh Pour, Jordan Dennis, Jordan Dennis, Karate Boogaloo, Kee’ahn, The Kite Machine, Maria Moles, Nat Vazer & Simona Castricum.

02.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY Resident Advisor is seeking a City Manager to support the local electronic music scene in Melbourne through content and editorial. This is a freelance role (5 hours a week) preferably spread out across the week. Applicant must live and breathe electronic music and know all about what's new and exciting in their scene. ... More info & apply: https://www.doorsopen.co/company/12/resident-advisor

01.01.2022 Patternmakers have found the proportion who feel comfortable attending large performance venues is highest among outer regional/remote audiences. Phase 3 of their Audience Outlook Monitor from September of this year researched members of regional communities, their attendance levels and feelings towards events since the easing of coronavirus restrictions. 2,574 respondents identified as members of a regional audience, and the findings presented the following:... 85% of regional audience members feel comfortable attending an outdoor cultural event. 37% of regional audience members have attended a cultural event recently. 62% of regional audience members have participated in arts and culture events online. The survey research has concluded that although many still feel cautious about safety, by a large majority, regional communities are feeling the most positive towards the easing of restrictions, reopening of venues and physically attending an event. To read the report and for more information visit: https://bit.ly/3hfHK2R