VMDO Good News Wrap Up #7
Published 15 May, 2020
Image: Tones and I. Image courtesy of The AU Review.
As a way to 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.
Articles:
Watch the Video From our Latest Networking Breakfast about Social Media Trends.
VMDO COVID-19 Grants and Initiatives page
The City of Melbourne Wants to Support Your Festival in 2021 – And You Can Apply Now
Live Nation to Soon Test Drive-in Concerts
16 ways to support the musicians, record stores, venues and music shops you love
‘Outside Is Overrated’ New Podcast Designed to Bring you Three New Tracks from Around Australia
Moon Mother announces bookings for a drive-in package
Music Discovery Rises in Popularity Amid Pandemic, Study Finds
Watch Music Victoria’s latest online workshop ‘Indie Online’
Streaming Revenue Escalate for Sony Music, Warner Music
New interest in livestreamed gigs looks likely to outlive COVID-19 shutdown
Study Shows more People are Listening to Music Outside their Comfort Zone Amid Coronavirus
Grants, opportunities & events:
VMVO Virtual Networking Breakfast – Culture, Place and Systems from First Peoples Perspectives.
Experts in Residence Round 13 - Strategic Planning
Experts in Residence Round 14 - Grant Writing
VMDO Workshops: Grant Writing with Auspicious Arts
VMDO First Peoples - Strategic Planning with Jirra Lulla
YouTube Workshop: How to Work with Brands
Music Victoria – FREE memberships
Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative
Grants available via Barpirdhila Foundation
Footscray Community Arts Centre - Get Tailored Grant Writing Advice
Resources:
Business Support Fund Explained - White Sky
Accessible Arts - Top 10 Tips for Running Accessible Online Events
Crisis relief services to for artists, crew and music workers - Support Act
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources - USA based for the freelance/independent artist community
For more useful resources visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
New Releases:
Victorian Artist New Releases:
Taylor Sheridan - When the Deamon Come
Victorian Label New Releases:
Immigrant Union - Soldier Field (Cheersquad Records & Tapes)