VMDO Good News Wrap Up #3
Published 17 April, 2020
As a way top bring a little joy during the COVID-19 crises, we’ve started a weekly wrap up of some of the good news stories and new innovations coming out of the music industry right now.
For more information on our events and workshop, see our latest E-Newsletter.
Articles:
Today marks triple j’s special edition Ausmusic T-Shirt Day
Is music the key to brands connecting with Australians during COVID-19?
Free expert YouTube workshops when you most need them
VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfast Recap - YouTube
ArtsHub - 5 tips for wellbeing in lockdown
Time well spent, not wasted: video games are boosting well-being during the coronavirus lockdown.
Music can boost your productivity while working from home – here's how.
Enter the Metrics: Data for May and June to Shed Light on How COVID-19 Will Impact the Music Biz
Record Store Day - Great Australian Warehouse Sale
Apple Music and Spotify to provide financial relief for labels amidst COVID-19
Telstra supports businesses during COVID-19 with additional data
Support Act welcomes Federal Government funding for COVID-19 response
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Streaming During Pandemic, Nielsen Music/MRC Data Finds
People Are Paying Real Money to Get Into Virtual Zoom Nightclubs
TMN have reveal the 30 young professionals that represent the best in the Aussie music biz.
Tash Sultana added to WHO’s ‘One World’ COVID-19 concert series
Grants and opportunities:
Victoria’s Digital Creator Program - YouTube Workshop for Music.
Virtual Networking Breakfast talking all things Twitch.
Victoria’s Digital Creator Program - Creator Accelerator.
Experts in Residence - Bookkeeping, Business and Legal.
VMDO Workshops: Managing Conflict.
Get Tailored Grant Writing Advice – Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Hume Council – Small to Medium Quick Response Business Grants.
The Push Music Mentoring Applications Now Open.
Music Victoria Announce Free online Professional Development series.
The Boite – ThisConnected (A hangout for musicians to share ideas, solutions and possibilities.)
Cyber PR – FREE Musician’s Guide to Publicity Webinar Series.
First Nations Roundtables – Australia Council for the Arts.
LinkedIn Online Learning – Personalised courses taught by real-world professionals
Resources:
Accessing Centrelink payments during coronavirus - Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Sole traders and other entities (Jobkeeper payment) - Australian Taxation Office
Workers' Rights, Tools & Resources - Australian Council of Trade Union
Free premium access for unsigned and self-releasing artists - Chartmetric
