Music Victoria

Music Victoria has welcomed new policy and funding commitments from the State Government aimed at supporting the state’s contemporary music industry.

More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.

Victorian artists, music workers and businesses can now apply for up to $40,000 as the state government-backed program returns for another year.

Music Victoria has officially announced this week the latest round of Victorian Government grants for the local music industry.

Surveying record stores across Victoria has revealed that Melbourne has one of the biggest vinyl industries worldwide.

“With deep consideration and understanding, Music Victoria has made the decision to suspend the Music Victoria Awards for 2025."

Music Victoria has announced a new CEO set to start at the peak body from next month, replacing Simone Schinkel

Music Victoria admits “voting fraud” was discovered in the public-voted categories for its most recent edition.

Schinkel will finish as CEO of Music Victoria on Dec. 20, a development that has triggered the search for a new leader.

Previous winners at the Music Victoria Awards. include Jen Cloher, Mo’Ju, Sampa the Great, and Baker Boy. Entries are now open.