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... 

City Of Port Phillip Announces Parking Permits For Its Live Music Community

Today is International Make Music Day 2018!

Live Music Professionals Program 2018 Music Industry Coaches Announced

Music Victoria is excited to announce the 10 music industry coaches who will be engaged in one-on-one coaching sessions with the 20 successful participants in the Victorian Government backed 2018 Music Works, Live Music Professionals program – a free professional and business development program for independent promoters, venue owners, venue managers and band bookers.

Support Act announces new Wellbeing Helpline - 1800 959 500

Support Act is delighted to announce the launch of its long-awaited Wellbeing Helpline, made possible with support
from Alberts’ The Tony Foundation and Levi Strauss Australia.

Industry leader to head up Victorian Music Development Office

The Victorian Music Development Office is taking shape with the appointment of respected music industry manager Bonnie Dalton to the General Manager role.

Ms Dalton will oversee the office, established as part of the Victorian Government’s $22.2 million Music Works strategy. She will be responsible for working with artists to foster sustainable music industry careers, partnering with music organisations and businesses to take advantage of new growth opportunities and building Victoria’s global music brand.

New Research to Investigate Harassment in the Music Industry

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and with #metoo, #menomore and #timesup galvanising public desire for change, one Sydney based researcher is seeking to create a platform for positive change by conducting original research on the scale and nature of workplace abuse in the music industry. Visit www.musicharassmentresearch.org to find out more.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE INAUGURAL AUSTRALIAN WOMEN IN MUSIC AWARDS

Official nominations are now open for the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) to be staged in Brisbane on October 9th and 10th, 2018.

In 2018, for the first time in Australian music history, AWMA will turn the spotlight on women – with 14 award categories acknowledging and celebrating first nations and multicultural performers, excellence in artistry, technical and production skills, cross-cultural development, song-writing, music education, music photography, management, humanitarian work and more.

AAM Management Opportunity for Music Victoria Members

The right manager and artist working together can be the crucial relationship you need to develop your career the way you want it to go. Sadly, the numbers are not in your favour with not enough experienced, talented managers to go around the huge number of unsigned artists. Music Victoria and the AAM have reverse engineered the process for you...

MAV x Music Victoria Present: ‘Careers with Conviction’

MAV x Music Victoria Present: ‘Careers with Conviction’ A candid conversation with four amazing creatives who have all navigated the complex and at times stormy waters of the music business. For every public success story, there may be years of self-doubt, rapid rises, knock-backs, and come-backs that can confuse or even halt the creative process.

National Reconciliation Week 2018 Gig Guide

National Reconciliation Week  runs May 27 – June 3 this year, and we're thrilled to be able to present a list of all the great music events happening in support and solidarity.