Join us for the next edition of VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfasts where we’ll be discussing the New Zealand music industry and their road to recovery.

Recently, NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions. In Australia, the music industry is approaching the first reopening phase, with Covid-safe measures in place. A panel of key players from the NZ music industry will discuss their road to recovery, including Cath Andersen, New Zealand Music Commission (Chief Executive); Mark Kneebone, Live Nation (Co-Head of Promotions, Australasia); and Teresa Patterson, NZ Music Managers Forum (Chair). The talk will be moderated by Alastair Burns, Heartstop Music.

Join Matt Bird (Senior Royalty Analyst, White Sky) for a discussion about music industry data analysis, specifically the practical side. 

Everyone has told you that data is king … but why? What can you take from data analytics to apply to your own business? By its nature, data analytics is looking at things that have already happened. In this Networking Breakfast, we’ll look at how budgets and past sales performance can be used to plan for your next release, and also dive into some record deal modelling, to see how all the numbers really stack up. This presentation will apply to artists and managers in a practical sense, but the learnings can also be applied more broadly across the music industry. 

Reconciliation Week is a time to think about the histories upon this land pre invasion and into the present. Join us for a special VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfast about Culture, Place and Systems from First Peoples Perspectives. At a time such as the now when the music sector is moving through the impacts of COVID-19 it is a timely moment to reflect on First Nations values around Culture, Place and Systems as it relates to music. This Virtual Networking Breakfast will feature voices of First Nations women whom are active in different aspects of the music sector.

The session will be co-presented by Mandy Nicholson a strong and proud Wurundjeri woman whom continues the work of her Ancestors in the now with the incredible Djirri DJirri and Alethea Beetson of Q Music, BIG SOUND and Digi Youth Arts. This event will also include a performance from Yorta Yorta Artist Allara.

Join us for the next edition of VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfasts, now online through zoom.us. COVID-19 has had both a huge impact on the entertainment industry, including how social media is being used by audiences, and what success (realistically) looks like in the current climate. This virtual networking breakfast will go through shifts in social media use and media consumption during the pandemic through the lens of the music industry, and offer practical tips for how music businesses and artists can pivot to keep engaging with their audience and drive outcomes. The session will be co-presented by Leesa Snider (Achord Agency) and Paige X. Cho (Bolster).

Join us for the next edition of VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfasts, now online through zoom.us. We'll be talking all things Twitch. Michelle Mannering (aka Mish Manners, Hackathon Queen) will be speaking in conversation with Lewis Mitchell (Partnerships Lead AU & NZ, Twitch) and Ahilleas Papantos (Talent Agent & Business Manager, AZYT Global Talent) about the rise of the livestream platform, Twitch and how music streamers can thrive and grow their audience.

Our next VMDO Networking Breakfast is just around the corner, where we host a monthly get-together for Victorian music industry professionals.

On Thursday 15th August, we will be joined by Jo Syme (Hotel Motel) and Mo Komba (Alt Music), who will be chatting with Maria Amato from Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) about their recent experiences at Midem in Cannes, France. Every June, Midem gathers and presents content from 90+ countries around the world enabling people to connect, collaborate and create.

This years Creative Victoria's Music Passport Program supported two emerging labels to spend the week at Midem, where they achieved some incredible outcomes. Along with getting them there, the program ensured that the labels received assistance from mentors and facilitated networking events throughout the conference.

VMDO General Manager, Bonnie Dalton was also invited to speak about music driving economic development with representatives from IFPI, IMPALA, City of Cannes and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.

VMDO Networking Breakfasts take place each month at the White Sky Hub. These events aim to bring together the emerging through to the established of the Victorian music business community to share ideas, catch up and collaborate.

Networking breakfasts will host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community. Breakfast guests will present on industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities.

Come for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

vmdo.com.au/networkingbreakfasts

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

In July, the VMDO is hosting the 6th instalment of Networking Breakfasts, a monthly get-together for Victorian music industry professionals.

Taking place each month at the White Sky Hub, these events aim to bring together the emerging through to the established of the Victorian music business community to share ideas, catch up and collaborate.

These networking breakfasts will host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community. Breakfast guests will present on industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities.

On Tuesday 2nd July, Cameo Carlson, President of mtheory Nashville will be talking about the current challenges for international artist managers in the digital age. mtheory believes in a holistic approach to artist development that prioritises streaming to build a large, engaged fanbase and optimizes campaigns to maximize revenue in artists' largest earnings areas (typically live music). Their services include marketing, digital and social strategy, sales, tour marketing, creative services, live production, deal advisory, distribution, production and project financing. 

Cameo Carlson will be staying on in Melbourne for the week and speaking at CHANGES, as a critical thinker for the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO). For more information on CHANGES (July 3 & 4 at Abbotsford Convent) and to secure your ticket, head here.

Come for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

vmdo.com.au/networkingbreakfasts

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

This month, we'll be hosting the 5th edition of our Networking Breakfasts, where we host a monthly get-together for Victorian music industry professionals.

On Tuesday 21st May, we'll be joined on the couch by Emily Ulman, the programmer for CHANGES. Taking place at Abbotsford Convent in Collingwood from 3-4 July, this year's event will focus on the future of music with panels discussing changes in music, technology, talks and ideas. Emily has recently returned from the ECMAs in Canada and Music Biz in Nashville USA and will be sharing her experiences about these two conferences, as well as the CHANGES program.

Come for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

Find out more here

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

In April, we'll be chatting to Chris Carey, Founder/CEO of leading boutique research company, Media Insight Consulting. Chris specialises in data analysis, consumer insight and strategy consulting and his client list includes leading music companies such as Sony Music, Spotify and The O2 Arena in London. Chris also founded the FastForward music conference that takes place in Amsterdam, London and Sydney. Join us in a discussion around global consumer trends, the explosion of data, why artist managers are heroes and the increasing challenges of standing out from the crowd.

Come for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

Find out more here

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

We're back in February 2019 with the next VMDO Networking Breakfast, a monthly get-together for Victorian music industry professionals.

Taking place each month at the White Sky Hub, these events aim to bring together the emerging through to the established of the Victorian music business community to share ideas, catch up and collaborate.

These networking breakfasts will host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community. Breakfast guests will present on industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities.

In February, we'll be joined on the couch by Priya Dewan, Founder of Gig Life Pro and ASEAN music industry expert. Priya will be discussing new opportunities for Victorian artists and music businesses within this exciting region.

Priya’s specialities lie in distribution and live, she is the Director of Feedback Asia (booking agency) and Gig Life Asia (live performance directory) and recently launched Gig Life Pro, a curated community of music industry professionals who want to work in a transparent and collaborative way to grow the live music business in Asia Pacific. She is also the current Director of The Orchard for Asia.

Join us for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is part of the Victorian Government’s $22.2 million Music Works strategy delivered by Music Victoria – it has a commitment to boosting the growth and evolution of the Victorian contemporary music industry, supporting the creation of sustainable opportunities and ensuring Victoria maintains its reputation for great music. Launched in April 2018, the VMDO began operation in July 2018. 

We're back in January 2019 with the next VMDO Networking Breakfast, a monthly get-together for Victorian music industry professionals.

Taking place each month at the White Sky Hub, these events aim to bring together the emerging through to the established of the Victorian music business community to share ideas, catch up and collaborate.

These networking breakfasts will host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community. Breakfast guests will present on industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities.

In January, Glenny G will be talking to a panel of delegates from the recent Sounds Australia trade mission into South America. He'll be joined by Katie Besgrove (Look Out Kid/Barely Dressed Records), Sabrina Robertson (Native Tongue Music Publishing / Maths & Magic), Coco Eke (Bad Apples Music) and Nathan Bird (Birdz) on the couch.

Their trip in November/December covered Chile, Peru, Argentina and Brazil, taking The Aussie BBQ on the road, where they built on existing networks (and forged new connections) in the region, being Sounds Australia's third consecutive trip to LATAM.

Join us for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is part of the Victorian Government’s $22.2 million Music Works strategy delivered by Music Victoria – it has a commitment to boosting the growth and evolution of the Victorian contemporary music industry, supporting the creation of sustainable opportunities and ensuring Victoria maintains its reputation for great music. Launched in April 2018, the VMDO began operation in July 2018. 

Announcing the launch of VMDO Networking Breakfasts, a monthly get-together for Victorian music industry professionals.

Taking place each month at the White Sky Hub, these events aim to bring together the emerging through to the established of the Victorian music business community to share ideas, catch up and collaborate.

These networking breakfasts will host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community. Breakfast guests will present on industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities.

In December, we’ll be chatting with one of the recipients of the inaugural 2018 Fast Track Fellowship: label manager Amy Chapman (Wantok Musik).

Amy spent two months overseas working within music industry host company, Georg Leitner Productions. She’ll be sharing her experiences and offering advice to future participants, as 2019 Fast Track Fellowship applications are now open. For more information, head to vmdo.com.au/fasttrackfellowship

Join us for coffee, breakfast and idea sharing.

Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is part of the Victorian Government’s $22.2 million Music Works strategy delivered by Music Victoria – it has a commitment to boosting the growth and evolution of the Victorian contemporary music industry, supporting the creation of sustainable opportunities and ensuring Victoria maintains its reputation for great music. Launched in April 2018, the VMDO began operation in July 2018.