These guidelines (available to Music Victoria members only) provide information for venue operators who are planning to host, or already host, live music at their venue.
Topics covered by the guidelines include managing sound to maintain a positive relationship with neighbours, providing a safe environment for patrons, staff and musicians to enjoy the live music experience, and building constructive working relationships with musicians.
The guidelines provide advice on achieving ‘best practice’ as a live music venue operator. There are many benefits to achieving best practice in a live music venue, including: - attracting high-quality performers;
- improving patronage;
- increasing profits;
- enhancing your venue’s reputation in the live music and hospitality industries;
- building positive relationships with neighbours and authorities;
- increasing staff satisfaction and retention;
- reducing the number of complaints about the operation of your business;
- reducing the potential for safety and legal issues; and
- reducing operational costs (security, legal and repairs).
It is important to acknowledge that while these guidelines strive to demonstrate best practice, they are very much a work in progress in collaboration with the Victorian music sector. We will continue to consult the community and to improve these guidelines year on year.
If you would like to put forward any recommendations or raise any issues feel free to do so by emailing info@musicvictoria.com.au