The Age Music Victoria Awards 2018 Announce New Venue + Nominees Revealed And Public Voting Now Open!

Australia’s largest publicly voted music awards The Age Music Victoria Awards is back for its 13th year in 2018. Boasting a massive night of live music and accolades, the 2018 Awards will take place on Wednesday 21 November during Melbourne Music Week.

From now until Friday 9 November, Australia’s music community can vote for their favourite music contributions of the year in the 10 publicly-voted categories for Best Album, Best Band, Best Song, Best Solo Artist, Best Male Musician, Best Female Musician, Best Breakthrough Act, Best Live Band, Best Small Venue (under 500 capacity) and Best Large Venue (over 500 capacity).

Molly Meldrum inducted into The Age Music Victoria Awards Hall of Fame

It's been a momentous day for Victorian music legend Official: Molly Meldrum - who this afternoon had a statue unveiled in his honour in Yarra City Council along with receiving a surprise induction into The Age Music Victoria Awards Hall of Fame.

‘Good Music Neighbours' Grants Recipients Announced

Twenty-one Victorian music venues have received support for soundproofing projects through the Victorian Government’s Good Music Neighbours program.

‘’Music Victoria is thrilled that 21 venues have received more than $250,000 to attenuate their venues and plan for improved amenity with neighbours. Music fans will be guaranteed to continue to enjoy Victoria’s rich tapestry of music at venues from Brunswick East to Ballarat East and we thank the State Government for its continued investment in live music through the Music Works program.” remarked Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan.

Pick My Project - Music Based Projects to consider voting for

Music Victoria Calls for Board Director Expressions of Interest

Do you know an experienced board member who is passionate about the music industry? If so, Music Victoria is currently recruiting to its Board of Directors and welcomes expressions of interest by 9 September 2018. The successful applicant(s) will be skilled in one or more of the following areas: legal & risk management, financial management, and commercial ventures.

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As usual, there will be another opportunity to nominate for election to the Board ahead of our AGM in December 2018. Keep your eye out!

The Victorian Music Development Office is hiring! (Music Business Manager)

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated business professional for the new role of:

• Music Business Manager (full time)

This unique role will be challenged with creating and delivering programs that grow the prosperity of the Victorian music industry in line with the VMDO’s strategic plan. It’s an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional self-starter with an in-depth knowledge of the contemporary music industry and a proven track record of project conceptualisation, delivery and evaluation. This is a key role within the VMDO, which has been established to support Victorian music businesses, and to deliver the ‘Support Acts for the Big Names’ project.

Does this sound like you?

Apply for this role by emailing your resume to Nick via hello@hirefy.me by no later than 5pm on 7 September 2018.

Applications close 5pm on 7 September 2018

Music Business Manager PD HERE

The Victorian Music Development Office is hiring! (Music Business Manager, First Peoples)

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated business professional for the new role of:

• Music Business Manager, First Peoples (part time)

This unique position will be responsible for creating and delivering programs to support First Peoples artists and businesses in the Victorian music sector. This is a key role within the VMDO, which has been established to support underrepresented artists, Victorian music businesses, and to deliver the ‘Support Acts for the Big Names’ project.

Does this sound like you?

Apply for this role by emailing your resume to Nick via hello@hirefy.me by no later than 5pm on 7 September 2018.

Applications close 5pm on 7 September 2018

Music Business Manager, First Peoples PD HERE

Protecting Meredith’s Music Lovers From Ticket Scalping

The Meredith Music Festival and Golden Plains have become the first music events to be declared official ‘’major events’’ under the State Government’s new anti-scalping laws.

Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren declared the iconic Meredith Musical Festival a ‘’major event’’ under the new Major Events Act 2009 due to the expected strong demand for tickets.

Music Victoria was involved in meetings with promoters and the State Government last year which led to the new Major Events Act 2009 which makes it illegal for anyone to re-sell tickets to a declared major event for more than 10 per cent above the original value. Penalties can range from $806 to up to $483,500 depending on the nature of the offences.

THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS 2018 ANNOUNCE NEW CATEGORIES + NOMINEE SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS 2018 ANNOUNCE NEW CATEGORIES + NOMINEE SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN.

The Age Music Victoria Awards is back for its 13th year in 2018, with what promises to be their biggest year yet, taking place during Melbourne Music Week in November. Co-presented by Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM, Music Victoria and The Age have been working hard behind the scenes on some exciting new changes to be announced in October. Submissions are now open until midnight Friday 31 August.

MUSIC VICTORIA’S ARTIST’S ADVISORY PANEL - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

MUSIC VICTORIA’S ARTIST’S ADVISORY PANEL - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Music Victoria is proud to call for nominations to join our Artist’s Advisory Panel  for a two-year term. We are looking to recruit a few new members who reflect a broad cross-section of artists across genre, demographic, gender/gnc and CALD backgrounds.

Job Opening - Music Victoria / VMDO - Office Administrator

Music Victoria is looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic Office Administrator to take on the challenge of assisting and coordinating our growing team.

The Office Administrator position is a full-time role and a key member of both Music Victoria and the Victorian Music Development Office teams. These organisations work closely under the one roof, but you’ll need to be highly organised as you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the management of both offices, as well as day-to-day office administration and front desk reception.

Applications close 5pm on 31 July 2018.

NAIDOC Week 2018: Because of Her, We Can! runs from 8-15 July.

NAIDOC Week 2018: Because of Her, We Can! runs from 8-15 July.
NAIDOC celebrations are held around the country each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Enjoy our NAIDOC Week 2018 Playlist...