Have you ever had a great business idea and not known what to do next? In recent times, we've seen a huge number of new music businesses launch, from NFT & rights platforms, to VR experiences. Australian companies like Tixel, Serenade, Qsic, Vampr, Muso, Linktree and many others are leading the charge. So how did they do it?

There are smart ways to go about building a new business that will increase your chances of success. Teaching us some of the secrets will be Tristonne Forbes from Pathwize and co-founder of AIM iHub. Tristonne will present a 30-minute entrepreneur masterclass, talking through music startup need-to-knows and what it takes to foster innovative ideas.

Following the masterclass, Tristonne will facilitate an in-conversation with Matt Allen, CEO and co-founder of Tractor Ventures. Matt recently co-founded Side Stage Ventures, a new investment syndicate backed by several high-profile entrepreneurs including Jaddan Comerford of UNIFIED Music, Linktree co-founders Alex and Anthony Zaccaria and Emily Casey, founder of What the Health?

Join us for an informative session aimed to shine a spotlight on music startups and inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs.

On the day, doors will open at 4.45pm and the panel will start at 5.00pm sharp. The panel event will run for approximately an hour, we'll then open up the room to networking, drinks and nibbles.

Speakers: Tristonne Forbes (AIM iHub) and Matt Allen (Tractor Ventures/Side Stage Ventures)

Presented by: Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO)

In Person Attendees: Please ensure you register in order to secure your spot. If you can no longer make the event for any reason, we'd appreciate if you could cancel your ticket within Humanitix so we have an accurate indication of numbers.

Online Attendees: You will be provided with a live streaming link a few days out from the event. We encourage you to actively take part in the conversation by submitting your questions for the panel live in the chat function.

VMDO Links is a monthly networking event, connecting the Victorian music industry to key topics locally and globally. These events intend to strengthen conversations linked to growth drivers, business innovation, new technology and alternative revenue streams.

VMDO Links offers the music industry a chance to connect with the presenters, as well as with their peers, aiming to develop and sustain key relationships. This event will be delivered in a hybrid format, in person at Music Market and streaming live online.

Demographics & Identity questions: For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity

Access: If you have any access requirements, please email info@vmdo.com.au

VMDO acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we come together for conversation, collaboration and creation. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present as well as to all First Peoples of this land.

The Victorian Music Development Office is an initiative of the Victorian Government delivered by Music Victoria.