Published 25 January, 2021

In partnership with Creative Victoria, the VMDO and Music Victoria are offering an online information session for the current round of the Music Works Grants program.

The Music Works Grants program invests in the development and support of Victoria's contemporary music artists and music industries. It provides support for projects and programs that will sustain, develop and grow Victoria's contemporary music sector, increase employment and build cultural and economic outcomes. The program is open to new ideas, new modes of practice and new approaches to the delivery of contemporary music that will build on Victoria's position as a world famous live music capital and Australia's contemporary music hub.

Presented by the Creative Victoria grants team, this webinar will provide an overview of the program, including eligibility, application and assessment processes. Applicants will also have an opportunity to have their questions answered by program staff. Please ensure you submit any questions ahead of time through the order form when RSVP’ing.

This information session will provide some general information for the following program streams:

1. Regional and Outer-Metropolitan Live Music Events

2. Create and Release

3. Building Capacity (Professional Development

4. Connecting to Markets

Noting applicants can elect to have their application reviewed by the First Peoples or Deaf and Disabled panels where applicable.

The Music Works program accepts applications from Victorian based contemporary music industry professionals from all genres and career stages. This may include: artists/bands, performers, agents, managers and promoters, labels, recording studios, venues, production companies, contractors such as bookers, sound and lighting technicians, music industry businesses and organisations (also see General Eligibility).

Please ensure you register in order to secure your spot. The Zoom video webinar link is contained within your ticket, which you'll be able to access once your registration has been completed. If you haven’t used Zoom before, download the app ahead of time here, then read this brief guide about joining a webinar here.

Thursday 28th January 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEDT