International touring has well and truly restarted after COVID-19 forced everyone to pause. But the world looks very different to what it did pre-pandemic. So how should you approach music export in 2022?

For 13 years, Sounds Australia has been supporting Australian artists and music businesses to bolster their international activity, creating showcasing and networking events at festivals globally and putting our artists in front of the world’s top-tier music industry, as well as working behind-the-scenes back home to advocate for the interests of Australian music export.

The VMDO are partnering with Sounds Australia to present you with a week-long program, ‘Music Export in 2022’, which consists of an in-person VMDO Links networking event, followed by one-on-one meeting opportunities with a Sounds Australia export expert.

At the VMDO Links - Music Export in 2022 event, you’ll connect with Sounds Australia’s Esti Zilber, Millie Millgate and Dom Alessio in person and hear about what the international export landscape looks like right now. The popularity of Australian music continues to grow globally, but with the rising cost of living, supply chain shortages and backlogs at embassies and consulates around the world, find out how can you be best prepared for any overseas activity you might be planning.If you’re looking to play internationally for the first time, or you’re restarting your export activity, this is the session for you. 

The session will be followed by a music industry mixer. Drinks & catering will be provided.

This is a free event, and RSVP is required to attend.

To register your interest in speaking to the Sounds Australia team one-on-one, book a time here.

Speakers

Esti Zilber
Creative Producer
Sounds Australia

Esti’s background is a mixture of music and arts – she has been involved with producing several theatre productions, worked in book publishing in New York, and was the Executive Producer for Arts and Culture at FBi Radio.

As Creative Producer with Sounds Australia, Esti works across business development and partnerships and has worked with the team to facilitate and produce domestic and international showcasing and networking events including SXSW, Reeperbahn Festival and The Great Escape.

Most recently Esti has also been managing Sounds Australia's Export Stimulus grant.

Dom Alessio
Digital Export Producer
Sounds Australia

Dom Alessio is the Digital Export Producer for Sounds Australia. His role is to drive the digital strategy of Australia's export office, as well as identify international opportunities for Australian artists and industry in the digital space.

Dom's career began as a freelance music writer before joining Sydney's weekly street press magazine The Brag as their Arts & Assistant Editor in 2006. From 2009, for eight years, Dom was the host of Home & Hosed on triple j, Australia's national youth radio station.

Outside of Sounds Australia, Dom is a regular guest on ABC Radio, occasionally a DJ and partial to hosting a music trivia night.

Millie Millgate
Executive Producer
Sounds Australia

As Executive Producer of Sounds Australia, Millie is responsible for the roll out and representation of the Australian music industry at key international music events and has been instrumental in the growth of Australian music worldwide, having overseen the marketing, networking and showcasing activity undertaken at 80 different international events (many multiple times), in 69 cities, across 25 countries since 2009.

Millie honed her experience and entry into the music industry in 1995 as the Entertainment Manager for Macquarie University Union before going on to hold executive positions with both MusicNSW and the Association of Artist Managers (AAM).

Prior to becoming the foundation employee with Sounds Australia, Millie spent a decade working in Artist Management and booking two of Australia’s most iconic live music venues – The Hopetoun and The Annandale Hotel.

VMDO Links is a monthly networking event, connecting the Victorian music industry to key topics locally and globally. These events intend to strengthen conversations linked to growth drivers, business innovation, new technology and alternative revenue streams.

VMDO Links offers the music industry a chance to connect with the presenters, as well as with their peers, aiming to develop and sustain key relationships. This event will be delivered in a in person at Music Market.

Demographics & Identity questions: For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity

Accessibility Info

The event space is located on the upper level of Music Market and is accessible from Johnston Street either by ramp or lift. The stage is also accessible via a ramp. 

There are accessible and ambulant all gender bathrooms on this level.

The space features hearing loop facilities. Guide Dogs and Assistance Animals are welcome. 

Although the venue doesn’t have a permanent dedicated low stimulation room, this can be set-up upon request. 

Auslan interpretation is available upon request – please get in touch with our team.
For any other specific access requirements or questions, please email info@vmdo.com.au

For more info on how to find and access the venue, please click here.

Please note: while most VMDO Links events have an online attendance option, this event is in-person only.

COVID Info

Masks are no longer required to be worn, but are available upon request. Hand sanitiser is also available.

The venue is a large indoor space. Doors can be propped open for ventilation, and there are four reverse cycle air con units throughout the space to assist with air circulation. 

VMDO acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we come together for conversation, collaboration and creation. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present as well as to all First Peoples of this land.

The Victorian Music Development Office is an initiative of the Victorian Government delivered by Music Victoria.