SongMakers Victoria

The Victorian Government is helping to find our next home-grown hitmakers with $2 million to supercharge the songwriting in schools program. Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks Sunday 18th February announced the new Victorian SongMakers program, run by songwriting and music publishing peak body APRA AMCOS, will kick off next week, and will roll out to 60 high schools across the state over the next two years, making it the biggest of its kind in the country.

The Victorian Government’s investment will enable over 1400 young people to take part in the program, providing professional development for 200 teachers and provide employment opportunities to over 200 artists and music industry workers.

“We all know Victoria is the undisputed music capital of Australia, and that’s not just about attracting the biggest international acts. This program is investing in our next generation of local music talent, helping budding musicians take their music from the classroom to the bandroom and giving them the skills they need to build a career.”

– Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks

“Australian contemporary music is fast becoming the nation’s biggest cultural export. At the heart of this export story is the songwriter and the intellectual property in the song. With this investment, Victoria is set to lead the way for the nation in growing this story of global success.”

– APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston