Introducing CHANGES

‘CHANGES’ is the two-day conference coming to Melbourne this July with an ensemble of incredible voices, events and programming to help build upon and recreate the Australian music industry.
Focusing on music, ideas, technology and talks, the event aims to bring Victorian talent to the forefront and spotlight of the music scene. Not only will the conference be a day fuelled of music and excitement, but it provides knowledge and skills to people emerging within the industry.
CHANGES in MUSIC is collaborating with agencies, labels and groups to direct a chain of more than 80 displays across leading venues in Melbourne. Partnering with labels such as ‘Milk!’; home to beloved, Courtney Barnett and Jen Cloher; Antifade, out of Geelong and home to some of the greatest local punk and rock; Bedroom Sucks Records, I Oh You, Poison City, and the list goes on.
The day will feature live performances from some of Victoria’s most adored acts, such as Jaala, Good Morning, RVG, Cable Ties, Jess Ribeiro, Bones and Jones and several more, promising selection no less than spectacular and incredibly valuable.
CHANGES in TECH and TALKS will comprise of experts and mentors both local and international to help push emerging artists and workers to essentially shape the future of the music industry. Insight will be offered from mentors including SXSW Music Festival Programmer, Stacey Wilhelm, VERSUS Creative/Coachella’s Rishi Shah, Carly James of Paradigm Talent Agency and several more alike, of whom have dominated the festival and live music space.
CHANGES in IDEAS comprises an array half hour talks from local and international professionals, as well as workshops, master classes and one-on-one meetings that will essentially spark discussion about what’s next for the Australian music industry.
MUSIC, TECH, TALK AND IDEAS are coming together as one: CHANGES. Taking over the ACU Melbourne Campus over July 4 and 5, CHANGES will begin to light a path for the future of the music industry and is an opportunity not to be passed by.
To see the full list of speakers, programs and artists, visit CHANGES’ official website at: https://changes.melbourne/
Written by Aine Keogh