GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW PEAK BODY FOR VICTORIAN MUSIC
Source: Victoria. Minister for the Arts. Media Release
"Victoria’s contemporary music sector received a boost with Arts Minister Peter Batchelor announcing the formation of a new peak body – Music Victoria.
The announcement follows the establishment of a Live Music taskforce that is meeting regularly to resolve a number of concerns about the impact current liquor licensing arrangements were having on some small music venues.
Mr Batchelor said the Brumby Labor Government would provide seed funding of up to $250,000 to support the establishment of an independent body, Music Victoria.
“Melbourne and Victoria play a key role Australia’s music scene and contemporary music is an important economic and social driver in our community,” Mr Batchelor said.
“From dedicated musicians, iconic festivals and passionate audiences, Victoria is renowned as being the place for music. Music Victoria will represent the sector’s interests on a local, national and even an international level and ensure Victoria’s contemporary music credentials remain strong.”