Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas has put the call out to the Werribee electorate’s live music venues to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support sound proofing and sound reduction projects.

Applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s Good Music Neighbours program, which offers matched funding for projects that will help venues to control the level of sound that emanates from their venue into the surrounding neighborhood.

Part of the Victorian Government’s landmark $22 million Music Works program, Good Music Neighbours supports venues to strike the balance between maintaining premium quality sound for audiences and performers, and managing external noise levels for the benefit of surrounding residents and businesses.

Last year 26 venues across Victoria shared in more than $270,000 in grants through the program.

Good Music Neighbours is delivered as a partnership between the Victorian Government, Music Victoria and the National Live Music Office. Grants must be matched with an equal contribution from the venue.

Applications are now open and close on Wednesday 7 June 2017. For more information visit: www.creative.vic.gov.au/gmn

Quotes attributable to Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas

“We’ve got a strong local music scene in Werribee and I encourage venues to look into the program and see how it can support upgrades or improvements at your venue – whether it’s support to create a new live music space or to update existing spaces to meet the latest guidelines.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley

“Live music is part of the DNA of our state and we are strengthening and supporting the industry at every level, from the artists and music organisations, to managers, promoters and venues.”

“Investing in our music venues and making them the best they can be means more jobs for musicians and music industry personnel, a more sustainable industry and more music for us all.”