10th August 2020 Here is an update from BMV. While everyone in Victoria is currently in Stage 4 lockdown and the music industry is facing further delays to start again, we at BMV [more…]
Blues Music Victoria is a proud supporter of Support Act, donating 10% of our fees income annually. If you are a professional musician needing financial support right now, please check the COVID-19 CRISIS RELIEF [more…]
Released 12:30pm 22 September 2021 It has been some time! 2020 and 2021 are an ongoing challenge for all of us involved with Victoria’s blues music. With lockdowns, constant gig cancellations, non-existent artist [more…]
2 December 2020 Blues Music Victoria is proud to announce that the 2020 People’s choice Victorian Blues legend is Phil Manning. One of Australia’s best-known guitarists, Phil has a single handedly turned more Australians onto [more…]
29 September 2020 Press Release from Barry Maxwell, President We have another wonderful addition to our committee. Michelle Johns has a passion for Blues and especially for Women in blues. Michelle has been [more…]
The ABC News has reported the release of 13M in Victorian State Government funds to support the COVID19 recovery. Key points: The package includes $9 million for 106 venues to help them survive the shutdown [more…]
Blues Music Victoria Inc. fully supports the Blues Foundation in making the following statement regarding #BlackLivesMatter on June 8th, 2020. “This moment of grief can also be a moment of purpose.” – Brittany Packnett Cunningham [more…]
BMV member club MBAS is holding a fund raiser to send Checker Board Lounge (Band) and Aaron Pollock (Solo) to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, January 2020. More information: mbas.org.au
New report from the Australian Arts Council, July 2019 finds key future for music exports. Australian blues artists are increasing finding markets in Europe, Canada, Britain and the USA. Australian music exports are increasing and delivering [more…]
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