Calling all musicians: how’d you like to record at Melbourne’s famous Sing Sing Studios? What about having your music video made by the inventive minds at Oh Yeah Wow? Would you also like some mentoring from some of the Aussie music industry’s finest?
Well, all of this is on offer for the winner of this year’s Melbourne Music Bank competition. Having enjoyed an extremely successful campaign last year, Bank of Melbourne have today announced the return of this incredible community music initiative.
Melbourne Music Bank calls on Victorian musicians and bands to submit an original song for the chance to win the ultimate kick-starter pack for a career in music. The winner will receive a comprehensive toolkit for success in the music industry.
The prize pack includes two days of recording at Sing Sing studios, a film clip by Oh Yeah Wow, album artwork, printed CDs, and the chance for your song to feature in a Bank of Melbourne TV ad.
This year, the prize also includes the expertise of a dedicated A-team of the industry’s finest, including management and mentoring by Chris Robinson, publicity by On The Map PR, radio plugging by Varrasso PR, and gig bookings by 123 Agency.
“Melbourne Music Bank is one of many ways that Bank of Melbourne is supporting the arts,” said Jac Phillips, Head of Brand & Marketing for Bank of Melbourne. “We’re dedicated to helping Victorians prosper and succeed, and we’re thrilled to be supporting local music makers.”
There’s a deep pool of musical talent right here in Victoria, and this competition is a great way to discover and foster up-and-coming artists.” To be eligible, musicians must be from Victoria and submit an original song before Sunday, 23rd August.
Four finalists will be voted for by the public (from a shortlist of 12 entrants) who will then perform live on stage on 8th October at Melbourne’s iconic Arts Centre’s State Theatre in front of a panel of industry experts who will choose the winner.
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ARIA winner and Aussie music legend Ella Hooper will be returning as Melbourne Music Bank’s ambassador. “I’m excited to be back on board with Melbourne Music Bank this year. It’s such a fun competition to be involved with and a fantastic opportunity for emerging artists to get a leg up,” she said.
“It’s growing in all the right ways – the competition scope is broader and the prize package is huge, so I’m expecting to be blown away by the entries.” In addition to all the great prizes, you’ll also be joining the ranks of previous winners.
Last year’s competition launched indie singer Héloise, who secured airtime for her winning song, ‘This Is Home’, and sold out her single launch show at The Workers Club. She also delighted fans with performances at Falls Festival and Melbourne City Mission’s Sleep At The G fundraiser.
If you’re looking to participate in this year’s Melbourne Music Bank, interested musicians should submit their entry at to the Bank of Melbourne’s special Melbourne Music Bank page before Sunday, 23rd August and check out the website for more details.
