Two lucky Beat readers are set to win a double pass each to the Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit on Monday August 12.
This one-day event will draw together Melbourne’s flourishing creative community of musicians, songwriters, industry professionals, and emerging talent, offering you the opportunity to engage, connect and collaborate with likeminded music folk!
Plus, you get to see Stiff Richards, Emmi Li, Sugatree and a ton of other live acts!
The summit will serve as a significant networking hub. With a host of music industry people gathered in one place, participants can expect social opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators. Informal meet-and-greet sessions, networking lunch, and the hot-seat sessions ensure that delegates can find the appropriate person to perhaps bounce an idea off or gain industry advice.
Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit
- A day of collaboration, conversation and connection
- 8am – 7pm, August 12
- Mornington venues (located within five minutes walk of each other)
- Gods Kitchen, Bar 55, The Grand, The Bay Hotel & The Dubliner
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MP Music Summit schedule
- 8.00am Doors Open + Registration
- 8.40am – 9am Welcome + Summit Launch
- 9.15am – 4.00pm Summit panels, workshops and one on one Hot Seat chats
- 5.00pm – 7.00pm Live Music
Music industry panels
The panels will delve into critical and practical aspects of the music industry. These panels will bring together an array of experts, including tour promoters, publicists, record labels, high profile performers, ticketing companies, AI experts and grants writers who will discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the music business.
Topics will include the importance of marketing and social media, strategies for independent artists, creating and curating show line-ups and tours as well as tips on how to create further revenue and utilise grant opportunities.
Songwriting workshops
At the heart of the summit are the songwriting workshops. These sessions are designed to cater to various skill levels, from budding songwriters to seasoned professionals looking to refine their craft. Participants can expect hands-on guidance from accomplished songwriters and industry veterans who will share their insights, techniques, and personal anecdotes.
Attendees will have the chance to work on their compositions, receive constructive feedback, and potentially form new creative partnerships.
Star-studded lineup
The event boasts a lineup of big industry names and professionals which includes renowned singer songwriter Katie Noonan, popular roots and blues performer Dallas Frasca as well as Rye rockers Stiff Richards.
Conference panels are members of the Australian music industry from Frontier Touring, OzTix, Music Victoria as well as Something for Kate drummer and Peninsula venue owner Clint Hyndman and Legless Records label owner Arron Mawson.
Overall, whatever your musical skill or entry level within the local community, the Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit is an event not to be missed.
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