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                    Live music venues and events

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                    Information for live music venue operators, licensees and event organisers.

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                    Melbourne Venues Day

                    Hosted in March each year in partnership with Music Victoria, this annual forum brings together the city’s live music venue operators to network and discuss industry updates and the late night economy.

                    Melbourne Licensees Forum

                    The Melbourne Licensees Forum gives licensees operating within the heart of Melbourne the chance to meet and discuss issues of concern with local authorities and other licensees.

                    List your venue and gig on What’s On

                    Submit a listing to promote your venue and event on What’s On.

                    Safety in venues

                    Find the gender safety audit checklist for licensed venues.

                    Making your business accessible

                    ​About 20 per cent of Victorians have a disability. If your premises are not accessible, you may be missing out on significant numbers of potential customers.

                    Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR)

                    ​The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) is the independent statutory authority that regulates Victoria's gambling and liquor industries.

                    Read an update on the freeze on late-night liquor licences for live music venues with 500 capacity.

                    Start, run, grow your business

                    ​Find out what you need to start, run and grow your business, and what support is available from the City of Melbourne.

                    Planning an event

                    ​If you are organising a public or private event in the city, have a read of our Event Planning Guide - it contains information on event permits, event plans and how to run a sustainable event.

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