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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

Dom Dolla to headline Untitled Group’s Virtual Day Party

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.

Maribyrnong City Council – ‘Together Apart Rapid Response Fund’ for independent artists and local organisations to create digital projects.

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.

The City of Greater Geelong is offering free expert help to local businesses who need professional support.

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

White Sky – COVID-19 updates

For more useful resources visit our COVID-19 Resources page.

New Releases:

Veta Borne - Drive In

Ben Mastwyk - Livin’ on Gold Street

Hannah Cameron - Backsliding

Tones and I - Bad Child

JPS - Spray Confliction

Rachel Lia - Talkback Radio

Ridzyray - Jbrwn

LRMEO - Make Me A Liar

Stonefox - Time

Tash Sultana - Pretty Lady

Two People - A Taste Liberation

Live streaming events:

Medicine Songs

ISOL-AID - Record Store Day Edition

Couch Concerts

Distance Between Us

The Lounge Room Sessions

Playlists:

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