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VMDO's Networking Breakfast Series returns on Tuesday June 30 bringing together music industry professionals to explore ...
05/06/2026

VMDO's Networking Breakfast Series returns on Tuesday June 30 bringing together music industry professionals to explore one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing music markets: the Philippines.

Featuring:
🎶Mike Constantino, Founder and CEO of Homonym+ Founder Sonik Philippines
🎶ARIA Award-winning producer Kuya James (James Mangohig)

VMDO Networking Breakfast: Unlocking Opportunities in the Philippine Music Market
📅Tuesday, 30 June​, 8.30 am - 11.00 am
📍CY Venue, Collingwood Yards
🚨 Entry is free but registration is crucial - sign up to attend :
http://www.vmdo.com.au/events/vmdo-breakfast-philippines

02/06/2026

Between ACMI + RISING's Vinyl Factory and this weekend's Indepedent Music Exchange, it' s a big week for vinyl! What better time to share our chat with Program Records ' Steve Lynch who explains the integral role of a pressing plant in Victoria's incredible vinyl ecosystem.

👀Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qRgXEtAT10&feature=youtu.be

📖 Read more in "For The Record”, a new research piece commissioned by Victorian Music Development Office and delivered by Ethan Holben + Audience Strategies

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At our recent Music Data and Insights Summit , APRA AMCOS  CEO Dean Ormston delivered a keynote, exploring the growing s...
01/06/2026

At our recent Music Data and Insights Summit , APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston delivered a keynote, exploring the growing strategic importance of data across the music ecosystem.

It was one of many thoughtful dissections of the way data is transforming the modern music industry.

Check out some key takeaways...

Congratulations to Music Australia  on the release of The Bass Line - the second edition of their comprehensive, end-to-...
28/05/2026

Congratulations to Music Australia on the release of The Bass Line - the second edition of their comprehensive, end-to-end analysis of the economic contribution of the Australian music industry.

Revealed at VMDO's Music Data and Insights Summit last week, the report found that the Australian music industry contributed $4.28 billion value to the Australian economy in 2024-25.

The report also states that Victoria accounts for:
☑️ 33% of Australia’s music industry revenue
☑️ 32% of national music exports
☑️ 30% of national direct Gross Value Added (GVA)

Read it for yourself now: https://creative.gov.au/research/bass-line-charting-economic-contribution-australias-music-industry

Manila is recognised as a key streaming “trigger city”, driving streaming growth at 2.5 times the global average. What d...
26/05/2026

Manila is recognised as a key streaming “trigger city”, driving streaming growth at 2.5 times the global average.

What do we need to know about this close neighbour and who do we need to connect with?

On Tuesday June 30, join us in Collingwood Yards to discuss trends, insights and opportunities that exist in Manila and the Philippines...

24/05/2026

Following the release of For The Record, we sat down with local labels, pressing plants and retailers to understand their role in Victoria's considerable vinyl ecosystem.

🌸 Have you ever considered how much vinyl production can cost for emerging artists? Blossom Rot Records 's Nat Pavlovic takes us through the maths!

👀 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK5-cW0l0ig&t=2s

📖Read more in "For The Record”, a new research piece commissioned by Victorian Music Development
Office and delivered by Ethan Holben + Audience Strategies

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VMDO congratulates the 40+ Victorian nominees in the 2026 Air Awards, including Folk Bitch Trio, Playlunch and Way Dynam...
20/05/2026

VMDO congratulates the 40+ Victorian nominees in the 2026 Air Awards, including Folk Bitch Trio, Playlunch and Way Dynamic, each picking up three nominations for their work.

VMDO is excited to celebrate with you and your teams of labels, managers, distributors, marketers and more at the 2026 Air Awards on July 30.

https://air.org.au/air-awards

Day One of the Music Data and Insights Summit saw a blend of key notes, provocations, thoughtful panels and countless ca...
19/05/2026

Day One of the Music Data and Insights Summit saw a blend of key notes, provocations, thoughtful panels and countless candid conversations about the future of Australian music.

We're off and running on day two at Collingwood Yards, diving into discussions on AI, pricing, gaming and more...

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