What is NP3?

NEWPRINT is a dynamic, future-focused program that brings locally curated, contemporary live music events to Victoria.

Led by IBPOC and CALD identifying producers, the program aims to bridge the gap between the music industry and culturally diverse artists. Learn about previous iterations here.

MAV will support you to see your event come to life with mentorship, connections and funding over 2025.

EOIs closed on September 9th. Selected producers will be announced soon!

NP3 is all about empowering the next gen of producers…   

Image: Kobe Helu performing at the Red Door Block Party, 2023. Photographer: Felipe Paz Giraldo

What support do NP3 Producers receive?

Funding

  • $8k producer fee plus super 💰

  • $9.1k budget to produce their events and or vision 💰

  • Producers keep 100% of ticket revenue 💰

  • Introduction to MAV Auspice Service 💰

Professional Development

  • Group mentorship sessions with music industry experts (e.g ArtsLaw, etc) 👈🏽

  • Industry Networking sessions for Career pathways 👈🏽

  • 1-on-1 training sessions with Program Coordinator 👈🏽

  • Networking Support from MAV (local government, venues, etc) 👈🏽

  • Event Production Toolkit 👈🏽

 Marketing Support  

  • Marketing Training session with MAV marketing team (Branding & Press Kit) 🔥

  • 1-on-1 session with MAV Marketing team per event (Marketing development and Quality Control) 🔥

  • MAV Promotional campaign 🔥

  • Profile through MAV’s NP3 Campaign (e.g. radio interviews, print media, etc.) 🔥

NEWPRINT has been successfully supporting producers since 2021. With over successful 13 events last year, NEWPRINT 2 saw Naarm artists platformed with a colourful array of events which you can see here.

Image: La Descarga performing at the Cumbia Fest, 2023. Photographer: Jorge de Araujo

Project Proposals:

Listed below are key criteria for your NP3 proposal to be selected:

  • Events need to be held in Metro, Outer Metro Melbourne or Shepparton.   

  • Project must centre live music events; multi-art forms of performances are encouraged but not the primary focus. 

  • Project must serve IBPOC and/or CALD communities.  

  • Events must be delivered before the 15th of June 2025.

  • Must deliver a minimum of 2 events for project’s duration.

VISION:

  • What do you wish to achieve with your project in NP3?

  • How NP3 will help you achieve this? (e.g how would you use the resources provided)?   

  • How do you approach curating a lineup for a live music event? (e.g artist selection, venues, etc)

COMMUNITY IMPACT:

  • Why do you think you project is needed?

COLLABORATION:

  • Describe a time when you faced a significant challenge while working in a team. How did you contribute to overcoming this challenge, and what role did you play in fostering collaboration among team members?

  • Can you provide an example of a successful project you've completed as part of a team? What actions did you take to ensure effective communication and cohesion between team members throughout the project?

EXPERIENCE:

  • Please briefly describe your experience organising music or artistic events.

  • What strategies would you employ to make your events accessible, inclusive and accessible to your community?

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