Groups and websites
S.L.A.M. (Save Live Australian Music) – ongoing info and news
Agreement regarding live music venues 2010 (pdf) about licensing, on SLAM website
Music Victoria – peak body for live contemporary music
St Kilda Live Music Community – supporting live music in St Kilda
Music Doesn’t Make You Violent – website about liquor licensing issues
Government pages
Liquor Licences Online – look up any venue, to see licence conditions
Select the right liquor licence – types of liquor licences in Victoria
It’s official: Live music is good for the State – Arts Victoria, 9-8-11
“Victoria’s live music performers and venues contribute more than half a billion dollars to the state economy each year, according to a report released today at Collingwood’s iconic Tote Hotel by Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu and Minister for Consumer Affairs Michael O’Brien.”
“The research looked specifically at the impact of live music performance in pubs, bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants throughout Melbourne and Victoria, and included surveys of patrons, venues, performers and consultation with other industry stakeholders.”
– includes a download link to the full report
I Love Music and I Vote – Victoria