Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO)

Help Us Map our Music Industry: Take the Survey! The Victorian Music Development Office and RMIT University are researching roles and skills in Victoria’s music industry. If you do any paid work relating to music we would love to get your input! It will take 10-15 minutes to fill out a short, anonymous survey, and you can go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 vouchers as a thank you for your time. Why are we doing this research? There is currently a lack of information about the size, composition and workings of the creative supply chain in Victoria. The COVID-19 pandemic had serious repercussions for the music industry in Victoria, and anecdotally has led to an overall skills shortage, particularly in support (non-artist) roles. However, even prior to COVID, a full picture of the roles that exist in Victorian music industries and their associated skill sets did not exist. This skills mapping activity will be important in creating a fuller picture of what the industry looks like, and what pathways may exist between different roles in the industry. Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gFDVVVxz #RMIT #VMDO #VictorianBusinesses #CreativeVictoria #VictorianMusicIndustry #RolesAndSkills #Survey 

Summer Series ☀️ Want to stay mentally involved in the music industry this summer? We have some stimulating podcasts and blogs to keep you motivated and up to date! Have you heard of Vinyl Tap Podcast? Vinyl Tap is a podcast by Michael P. about the music industry seen through the collective lens of todays movers, shakers and creatives. What would life be like for UNIFIED Music Group’s Jaddan Comerford if he’d never discovered Vance Joy? What does Jane Gazzo think is wrong with the modern Australian music scene? Who does IOHYOU’s Johann Ponniah regret not signing before they blew up? What was the moment that Triple J - ABC’s Nooky decided to make music his whole life? How is Matt Gudinski carving out his own path at Mushroom Group? These are the issues, stories and hypotheticals Australian A&R legend Michael Parisi explores in his brand new podcast series ‘Vinyl Tap’ - and you’ll be in the room when the questions are answered. Michael Parisi is one of Australia's most renowned A&R men: an acknowledged master of finding and nurturing raw talent and connecting it to successful outcomes. In more than 30 years in all facets of the global music business, the artists he has signed have accounted for sixteen #1 albums and 15 million album sales. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gX_phGa6 #VMDO #VicMusic #CreativeState #CreativeVictoria #VicMusicBiz #VinylTap #MichaelParisi #Podcast 

2024 was a big year and we want to celebrate a few highlights before we wrap up!   🎉 VMDO supported delegates to attend SXSW Austin (USA), The Great Escape Festival (UK), Music Biz Conference (UK), BIGSOUND_AU, AXEAN Festival (IDN), Regional & Remote Music Summit (NT) and Amsterdam Dance Event (NL) and CLOCK Your Skills Bootcamp.    🎉 65 delegates supported this year to attend music events and conferences.    🎉 At Triple J - ABC's More Than A One Night Stand Event, VMDO facilitated 52 meetings between 17 attendees and 18 organisations.   🎉 Hosted 3 Experts In Residence and 10 events this year   A happy holiday season to you all! The VMDO office will be closed from December 20th - January 6th. We hope you have a restful break and we will see you in 2025! #HappyNewYear #HappyHolidays #2025 #2024Highlights #VMDO #VicMusic #CreativeState #CreativeVictoria #VicMusicBiz

VMDO recently supported delegates Fiona Duncan and James Kenyon in attending a very successful Tuần Lễ Âm Nhạc Việt Nam - Vietnam Music Week. They also participated in the All Ears: Focus Australia Workshop produced by Hot Panda Media. We look forward to hearing their learnings in 2025. #VietnamMusicWeek #VMDO #CreativeAustralia #VicMusic #CreativeState #VicMusicBiz #SoundsAustralia #HotPandaMedia #AllEarsFocusAustralia

Spotlight interview 💡 Introducing Alaister Moughan, Founder of Moghan Music. Moghan Music provides consulting expertise to various players accross the music industry. Specialities include the valuation of master and music publishing catalogs and strategic advice for independent rights holders. In this conversation, Alaister shares insights on catalog sales, how they work, when is the right time to sell, the purpose of selling and much more. Alaister has worked with many high calibre artists and teams, one being Jonas Group Entertainment to help facilitate catalog purchase and sales. 🎶 Head to our website to watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gjd87AeZ #AlaisterMoughan #MoghanMusic #MusicCatalogs #VMDO #VMDOSpotlights #VicMusic #CreativeState #CreativeVictoria #VicMusicBiz

A sobering and inspiring piece of new research. Creative Australia

There wasn’t a dry eye in the room when Kankawa Nagarra was announced as the winner of the 2024 SOUNDMERCH Australian Music Prize for her debut album ‘Wirlmarni’. The 80-year-old Walmatjarri Elder, teacher and human rights advocate’s heartfelt album captivates listeners with its blend of Aboriginal Australia blues, country and gospel styles, infused with her personal story. The record has been thousands of years in the making, containing the sounds of the nature and people in Wangkatjungka, a remote Aboriginal community in northern Western Australia. Congratulations to Kankawa Nagarra, the shortlisted artists and all of the records (over 600!) which were submitted to the Australian Music Prize. We’re so proud to support the Australian Music Prize through their Amp’d Up campaign, to amplify the stories of our artists and celebrate Australian music. More information on the AMP here: https://lnkd.in/gH6mF_tV Image courtesy of the Australian Music Prize.

It is International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) 🙌 This year’s theme is: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future. There are a few initiatives we would like to highlight as part of this day. 👉 Creative Australia's Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan The Plan is a call for representation and disability equity to be championed across Government and the wider arts, screen and cultural sectors, and will help deliver outcomes under Australia’s Disability Strategy. VMDO looks forward to supporting the implementation of this plan across our industry. https://lnkd.in/djpSfvYb 👉 Bakehouse Studios  Bakehouse are in the process of renovating to become more accessible and they have a new lift! 👉 Creative Australia National Arts and Disability Awards These awards celebrated excellence of our d/Deaf and disabled artists! 🏆 👉 Tibi Access Dina Bassile Bassille - a pioneer for the Victorian industry when it comes to accessibility 👉 Arts Access Victoria Transforming the way the arts engage Deaf and Disabled people across Victoria. There are so many more incredible organisations, and we thank you for your work and contributions to our industry. Today and every day! #IDPwD #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability #VMDO #CreativeVictoria #CreativeAustralia #VicMusic #CreativeState #VicMusicBiz

A big shout out to the ALWAYS LIVE team for their 2024 program. Aside from the incredible program, the ALWAYS LIVE team is helping to build Victoria's tourism sector 🙌 Go and support artists and Victorian culture, every ticket sold helps the Victorian music industry thrive. Download the full program here: https://lnkd.in/grxeeJyp #VMDO #VicMusic #CreativeState #MusicAustralia #CreativeVictoria #VicMusicBiz #ALWAYSLIVE Creative Australia Creative Victoria Music Australia

Celebrating Vic Businesses for #AusMusicMonth 🎶 To wrap up November, we are spotlighting the Music in Exile and The Social Studio Organization team. 🙌 Music in Exile is a not-for-profit record label and artist services organisation aimed at increasing access to resources and building professional networks for artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds working in the music industry. The Social Studio is a group of Melbourne community members, local designers and fashion industry professionals joined together with a common idea: to embrace up-cycled fashion as a vehicle for social change and uplift youth from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Both incredible organisations recently collaborated to create one very special tee. MIE designers Liz Luby & Rochelle Oh hosted a beautiful workshop with Social Studio students to create this shirt. https://lnkd.in/g7X6X7UT #VicBusinesses #MusicInExile #SocialStudio #MusicAustralia #VMDO #CreativeVictoria #CreativeAustralia #CreativeState #VicMusic