VMDO Good News Wrap Up #4
Published 23 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:
Sampa the Great Premieres Short Film “The Return” on YouTube
ABC launches $5m fund to provide urgent support for Australian creatives during COVID-19 crisis
Spotify for Artists introduces Artist Fundraising Pick
Job Opportunity - Program Director Port Fairy Folk Festival
'Dance Monkey' Becomes Highest-streamed Song Ever By Female Artist On Spotify
Why Pitching for Popular Playlists is not a Marketing Strategy
Fans Will Continue to Watch Live Streams After Crisis, Says Bandsintown Survey
There’s a Big Difference in How Much Streaming Platforms Pay Artists
Music Still Ranks Behind Video Among Quarantiners — So What Happens to Paid Subscriptions?
Netflix, Spotify, Jaxsta stocks up in Coronavirus lockdown
The New World of Sync: How Two Sync Music Pros Are Surviving COVID-19
Travis Scott Partners With 'Fortnite' For New In-Game Concert 'Astronomical'
Apart and Not Alone: Leaps and Bounds Music Festival Going Digital in June
Universal Music confident streaming will remain ‘stable’ in months ahead
Sonos Launches Radio Streaming Service in Australia
Support local musicians during lockdown with these community radio picks
Grants and opportunities:
Experts in Residence - Bookkeeping, Business and Legal
Virtual Networking Breakfast talking all things Twitch
Signal Screen x Sound Commissions 2020
Australian Cultural Fund – 1000 x 1000 crises cash for artists
Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition
Music Victoria Announce Free online Professional Development series.
Resources:
How to put on online concerts and gigs - Incorporated Society of Musicians (UK)
Business Support Fund (applications open) - Victorian State Government
Coronavirus Business Support & Hotline (13 22 15) - Business Victoria
Guide to anxiety relief and self isolation - Music Industry Therapists & Coaches (UK)
Accessing Centrelink payments during coronavirus - Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA)
For more useful resources visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
New Releases:
Victorian Artist New Releases:
Sarah C. - Over Again (Independent)
Poppongene - Eternally Alone (Our Golden Friend)
The Rubens - Heavy Weather (Ivy League)
The Teskey Brothers - Live at the Forum (Ivy League)
Wildling - The World Will End Today (Half A Cow)
Victorian Label New Releases:
(Poolhouse) - The Smith Street Band - Don't Waste Your Anger
(Our Golden Friend) - Poppongene - Eternally Alone