Music Victoria

[3] At the time, Victoria was the only Australian State or territory without an independent non-for-profit contemporary music peak body to unite and represent the industry’s interests.

[4] In August 2010, Patrick Donovan was appointed as the inaugural Chief executive officer (CEO) of Music Victoria after stints as The Age's Chief Music Writer and an adjunct professor of RMIT’s Bachelor of Arts (Music Business) Course.

[6] The plan led to reforms in Victoria such as building code exemption and Agent of Change to save venues from inappropriate development, a liquor licensing late night freeze exemption, and deregulation of all-ages gigs.

[4] On 4 September 2020, Patrick Donovan announced his departure as the CEO of Music Victoria.

Schinkel began her new role on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021.