VMDO Good News Wrap Up #2
Published 9 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:
UNIFY Gathering welcomes an all-Australian lineup in 2021
COVID-19 support funds from Apple and Spotify will reach Australia
Nominees announced for the 2020 Virtual APRA Music Awards #VAPRAs
National Indigenous Music Awards to be Live-streamed this Year
Apple music launches $50m advance fund for independent labels hit by COVID-19 impact
Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign
Announcing new audience research to support the cultural sector through it’s biggest challenge yet
Island Records Australia’s streaming series gets interactive with fans
Tours are canceled, so Musicians are Turning to Twitch
Bandsintown adds live stream concert alerts as more musicians head online
Musicians who livestream during virus lockdown eye possible profits
SoundCloud now lets artists add a direct donation button to their page
Our Advice to Independent Artists Right Now is Simple: Keep Releasing
The Ultimate Guide to Patreon for Musicians
Going the (Social) Distance: Rising Consumer Trends
How Livestreaming Is Bridging the Gap Between Bands and Fans During the Coronavirus Outbreak
This is Twitch’s moment: Live-streaming is more popular than ever
The COVID Bounce: How COVID-19 is Reshaping Entertainment Demand
Record Companies Aren’t Safe From the Coronavirus Economic Fallout
Grants and opportunities:
Virtual Networking Breakfast - YouTube
Victoria’s Digital Creator Program - YouTube Workshop for Music
Victoria’s Digital Creator Program - Creator Accelerator
Experts in Residence - Bookkeeping, Business and Legal
VMDO Workshops: Managing Conflict
The Push Music Mentoring Applications Now Open
Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office - Offering Free Grant Feedback
Yarra City Council Funds Support Package for Local Businesses and Community
Resources:
COVID-19 Support - Indigenous Business Australia
QMusic Connect: Workshop 1: Mental Health Discussion
Looking after your mental health during COVID-19 - Arts Wellbeing Collective
I am a business owner in Victoria, Australia - Facebook Group
Every Free Event Technology Training Class, Tutorial, and Workshop Being Offered During COVID-19
For more useful resources visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
New Releases:
Alice Ivy - Don't Sleep (Dew Process)
Ben Mastwyk - Livin' On Gold Street {Social Family Records}
Hannah Cameron - Backsliding {AWAL}
Owl Eyes - Tokyo (Mushroom Group)
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - She's There (Ivy League Records)
Jetty Road - I Don't Want To Be Alone Tonight (Social Family Records)
Didirri - Don't Fight With What You're Fighting For (UNIFIED)
