VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfast – Culture, Place and Systems

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Join us for a special VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfast about Culture, Place and Systems from First Peoples Perspectives.

Reconciliation Week is a time to think about the histories upon this land pre invasion and into the present. It’s a pertinent moment to reflect on how can we be operating in a way that is respectful to the 80,000 plus years of Indigenous Custodianship of this land. First Nations peoples continue to hold strong needs around continuation of cultural practice and responsibility and within that, participation in societal platforms that give honour to the past and into the present within society broadly. Therein lies an important space that music holds as a central component of First Nations life as we know it.At a time such as the now when the music sector is moving through the impacts of COVID-19 it is a timely moment to reflect on First Nations values around Culture, Place and Systems as it relates to music. This special Networking Breakfast will feature voices of First Nations women whom are active in different aspects of the music sector.We are honoured to have Mandy Nicholson a strong and proud Wurundjeri woman whom continues the work of her Ancestors in the now with the incredible Djirri DJirri. She will present on important aspects of music to Wurundjeri peoples both historically and in the present. She will be joined by Alethea Beetson of Q Music, BIG SOUND and Digi Youth Arts whose work covers amazing ground in the consideration of societal issues stemming from colonisation and how that must be reflected upon and considered within active decolonial processes within the arts including music. This event will also include a performance from Yorta Yorta Artist Allara, whose haunting arrangements and striking lyrical messages relating to country and identity have come to high esteem over recent years within the music sector and beyond. Please ensure you register in order to secure your spot. The Zoom video conference link is contained within your ticket, which you&#x27;ll be able to access once your registration has been completed. If you haven’t used Zoom before, download the app ahead of time <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>, then read this brief guide about joining a meeting <a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.We&#x27;d like to encourage you to join us at 9.00am sharp. To begin with, the VMDO team will be taking participants through the new format for VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfasts, which will be as close to the in-person format as possible. You&#x27;ll have the chance to interact and ask the speakers questions, as well as network with your peers in Zoom breakout rooms before and after the presentation. VMDO Virtual Networking Breakfasts are a regular get-together for Victorian music industry professionals. These events aim to bring together the emerging through to the established of the Victorian music business community to share ideas, catch up and collaborate.These networking breakfasts will host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community. Breakfast guests will present on industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities.Settle in with a cup of coffee or tea and connect with your music community. <a href="https://www.vmdo.com.au/networkingbreakfasts" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">vmdo.com.au/networkingbreakfasts</a>Note: VMDO Networking Breakfasts are targeted towards Victorian professionals, currently working in the music industry.Image: Blak Sounds, 2019. Image by Jacinta Keefe.

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