Alpine Shire Council Alpine Shire Council (7 vacancies, 13 candidates) Candidates Mr PEARCE, Daryl Did Not Respond Mr LITTLECHILD, Brian See response below Mr VACCARO, Mario Did Not Respond Ms NICHOLAS, Sarah Did Not Respond Mr FORSYTH, John Did Not Respond Mr JANAS, Ron Did Not Respond Mr SMITH, Tom Bolton See Response Below Mr KEEBLE, Tony Did Not Respond Mrs CAIN, Narda Did Not Respond Ms KNAPPSTEIN, Kitty Did Not Respond Ms FARRELL, Kate Did Not Respond Mr DYER, Ray No Email Address Provided Mr ROPER, Peter Did Not Respond Total candidates for Alpine Shire Council 2016: 13 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Tom Bolton Smith - County Brian Litlechild - Blues/jazz Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Tom Bolton Smith - N/A Brian Litlechild - NA Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Tom Bolton Smith - Being able to fit them in Brian Litlechild - Venues/reasonable rents Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Tom Bolton Smith - None really. We have both indoor and outdoor facilities and are just building a 4 million dollar event centre at Pioneer Park in Beautiful Bright. Brian Litlechild - Lack of music stage facilties Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Tom Bolton Smith - No Brian Litlechild - Yes Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Tom Bolton Smith - Yes Brian Litlechild - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Tom Bolton Smith - Yes Brian Litlechild - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Tom Bolton Smith - We have heaps of live music in our area with bands on every Friday and Saturday night as well as live music every Sunday at numerous locations Brian Litlechild - Many hotel venues but otherwise limited. Shire supports music events. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Tom Bolton Smith - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Brian Litlechild - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Tom Bolton Smith – Need more information Brian Litlechild - Yes Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Tom Bolton Smith – N/A Brian Litlechild - NA Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Tom Bolton Smith - Yes Brian Litlechild - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Tom Bolton Smith - I think that you need to come up to the Beautiful Alpine shire and have a look for yourselves. Have a great day. Regards Tom :)

Ararat Rural City Council Ararat Rural City Council (7 vacancies, 13 candidates) Candidates Mr PETTMAN, David Did Not Respond Dr ATKINSON, Bernardine No Email Address Provided Mrs McLEAN, Glenda Did Not Respond Mr HULL, Gary Did Not Respond Mrs HULL, Fay Did Not Respond Mr FORD, Darren No Email Address Provided Mr DEUTSCH, Frank Did Not Respond Mr WOODS, Murray Winston No Email Address Provided Mr BEALES, Peter See Response Below Mrs ALLGOOD, Gwenda See Response Below Mr BRAITHWAITE, Bill Did Not Respond Mrs ARMSTRONG, Jo Did Not Respond Mr HOOPER, Paul Did Not Respond Total candidates for Ararat Rural City Council 2016: 13 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Peter Beales – Classic, Sixties and folk Gwenda Allgood - All Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Peter Beales – Previously served not on this council. Previous council supported music events such at Kinglake Ranges Blue Grass Festival etc but there was not much of a music scene as we were so close to Melbourne where a multitude of events were available.In Ararat council is undertaking a 6.3 million redevelopment of the Ararat Performing Arts Centre which is a fantastic venue for live music, often showcasing local talent and national touring musicians and performers. Council has also been supportive of venues and open mics and Friday night acoustic performances Gwenda Allgood - Ararat City Band concerts, uniform and instrument purchases, fund raisers, found new home, chaired meetings, delegate Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Peter Beales - There is a lot of creative talent in the region but young people need some support to kick start their careers I would like to see council taking a more active role to create opportunities for local musicians by booking them to perform at local festivals and events. I believe council could do more to promote the local FREEZA program.The Local Learning Network received funding of $73500 in 2015 to deliver there program in Ararat over three years. There is significant amounts of grant funding available at a state government level via the Music works program and I want to insure that our region makes the most of the opportunity to secure this funding. Gwenda Allgood - Young people trying to get started in music Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Peter Beales - the biggest issue facing venues are around attracting touring artists to our region. Several major artists play shows at Ballarat on their way to bigger shows in Melbourne and Adelaide but if more could be encouraged to play here too, to would help to build live audiences in the region and in turn create opportunities for local performers Gwenda Allgood - Cost of hiring venues Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Peter Beales - Yes Gwenda Allgood - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Peter Beales - Yes Gwenda Allgood - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Peter Beales - Yes Gwenda Allgood - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Peter Beales – If I am elected to council, I will seek advice from council officer of the initiatives undertaken to date and ask that they investigate there matters I have raised above and other ideas suggested in the survey Gwenda Allgood - Free lunch time concerts Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Peter Beales - Most of the above exist in Ararat only the partnership option does not exist and I think that is well worth while considering. Gwenda Allgood - All of the above Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Peter Beales - Yes Gwenda Allgood - Need more information Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Peter Beales - N/A Gwenda Allgood - N/A Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Peter Beales - Yes Gwenda Allgood - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Peter Beales - Gwenda Allgood - Would like to see more young people supported in entering the industry

Ballarat City Council Central Ward (3 vacancies, 7 candidates) Candidates Mr HARRIS, Mark See Response Below Mr EGEBERG, Ron Did Not Respond Mr CROMPTON, Glen No Email Address Provided Mr BENNETT, William See Response Below Mrs McINTOSH, Samantha Did Not Respond FITZGERALD, Gary No Email Address Provided Ms COATES, Belinda See Response Below North Ward (3 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Mr McALPINE, Angus See Response Below Miss JOHNSON, Amy Did Not Respond Ms FAY, Pauline No Email Address Provided Ms EASTWOOD, Jeni Did Not Respond Mr PHILIPS, John Did Not Respond Mr TILLETT, Grant No Email Address Provided Mr MOLONEY, Daniel Did Not Respond Mrs COLTMAN, Vicki Did Not Respond Mr SMITH, Rob Edward See Response Below South Ward (3 vacancies, 12 candidates) Candidates Mr ARMSTRONG, Dave Did Not Respond Mr HUDSON, Des Did Not Respond Mr TAYLOR, Ben No Email Address Provided Miss COLBERT, Dianne Did Not Respond Mr INNES, Peter Did Not Respond Mr GOODFELLOW, Tony See Below Response Mr BUNNEY, Koby Lance Did Not Respond Mr SHADY, Nick See Below Response Ms HATHAWAY, Merle See Below Response Mr RINALDI, Jim Did Not Respond Mr POWELL, Tim See Below Response Mr POLA, Brian See Below Response Total candidates for Ballarat City Council 2016: 28 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Mark Harris - Classical and Pop! William Bennett - Jazz, Indie Angus McAlpine - Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Rock, Synth, Electronic Robert Edward Smith - Industrial, Classical, Trance, Indie Tony Goodfellow - Rap, folk, EDM, folktronica anything with a danceable beat Nick Shady - Rock/Alternative/Popular Merle Hathaway - Contemporary ("Art Music") & improvised, jazz, classical, Baroque early music, choral, making music - singing and playing in acoustic groups. Brian Pola - classical and popular Belinda Coates - Alternative, rock, folk, pop, blues, hip hop, funk, soul, classical, most kinds Tim Powell - Electro-Swing Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Mark Harris - On council 4 years ago , started summer session outdoor concerts, supported Caberet festival, South Street and Ballarat Symphony William Bennett - N/A Angus McAlpine - N/A Robert Edward Smith - N/A Tony Goodfellow - N/A Nick Shady - N/A Merle Hathaway - N/A Brian Pola - N/A Belinda Coates - At the beginning of my term I advocated for development of a Live Music Strategy. This was included in the Council Plan and was developed with input from a committee of music and venue representatives. Our Live Music Strategy was recently adopted and is now being actioned. See attached link to read the City of Ballarat Live Music Strategy adopted August 10, 2016 http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/3985058/retained_final-_public_attachments_agenda_redacted.pdf Tim Powell - NA Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Mark Harris - Smaller amount of work compared with metro and venues William Bennett - Nothing particularly local, but just getting enough financial support to establish a band/group while juggling other commitments. Angus McAlpine - Access to funding and information regarding funding, a relatively small circuit of live music venues, little to no public and free areas for promotion of live gigs and upcoming releases, inability to find work that supports music endeavours, poor live performance payment. Robert Edward Smith - Lack of access to quality campaign support for their festivals / gigs / events. Awareness is (and always will be) the critical factor for success with local musicians. Tony Goodfellow - Regulatory burdens, distance from service and opportunities, lack of venues, lack of audience, having a sustainable enterprise, infrastructure. Nick Shady - The biggest issue is being economically viable, it’s a tough occupation to be full time, the musicians I know play for free as it is their hobby. Unfortunately there are not many venues in Ballarat because the punters don’t value local musicians, and therefore have limited exposure to the local talent. It is an endless circle. Merle Hathaway - Opportunities to perform. Cost of rehearsal and performance venues. Suitable performance venues. Expectations of hirers & audiences for no or low fees for musicians. Reduction of professional music training at Federation University. Funding - grants limited to certain types or aspects of music; difficulty of application and compliance. Brian Pola - Capacity of venues to pay musicians properly. Belinda Coates - We identified the issues by working with a range of musicians in our community through forums, workshops and our Live Music Committee. A range of issues like access to networks, funding, skill development, marketing, promotion, opportunities etc were identified. Actions to address these issues have been incorporated into the adopted Live Music Strategy. See attached link to read the City of Ballarat Live Music Strategy adopted August 10, 2016 http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/3985058/retained_final-_public_attachments_agenda_redacted.pdf Tim Powell - Lack of live music venues Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Mark Harris - Not every genre has a natural home commercially and public venues limited William Bennett - No response Angus McAlpine - Smaller independent live music venues in Ballarat are struggling to keep up with the larger venues in town, a one-size-fits-all approach to licensing is unfair and unrealistic, and publicans/booking agents are struggling to keep their heads above water. Large multi-business owners with a stake in the live music scene have an unfair advantage of larger capital than smaller venues, and also a perceived stronger influence on council planning decisions. More work needs to be done to nurture the smaller, Ballarat-centric live music venues such as The Eastern, Babushka, The Mallow and others, where the focus is on more personal, intimate live music experiences. Robert Edward Smith - A lack of identity, a lack of cultural nous, Council needs to step up and foster a creative paradigm and work in collusion with venues to hold gigs and events that attract as many people as possible. Tony Goodfellow - Being sustainable. Nick Shady - The biggest issue is being economically viable, no support means you cannot continue to operate, the nightclub culture in Ballarat isn't live music friendly. Merle Hathaway - Sustainability - especially for small venues. Maintaining audiences. Competition - from other events. Limited professional support, staff. Reliance on volunteers. Sustaining grants for ongoing major music events such as Festival of Slow Music - now lost to Ballarat. Brian Pola - security Belinda Coates - As above, we identified our local issues by consulting venues via forums workshops and the Live Music Committee. The findings have been incorporated into the Live Music Strategy and actions. See attached link to read the City of Ballarat Live Music Strategy adopted August 10, 2016 http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/3985058/retained_final-_public_attachments_agenda_redacted.pdf Tim Powell - Lack of patronage Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Mark Harris - Yes William Bennett - Yes Angus McAlpine - Yes Robert Edward Smith - Yes Tony Goodfellow - Yes Nick Shady - Yes Merle Hathaway - Yes Brian Pola - No Belinda Coates - Yes Tim Powell - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Mark Harris - Yes William Bennett - Yes Angus McAlpine - Yes Robert Edward Smith - Yes Tony Goodfellow - Yes Nick Shady - Yes Merle Hathaway - Yes Brian Pola - Yes Belinda Coates - Yes Tim Powell - Yes Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Mark Harris - Yes William Bennett - Yes Angus McAlpine - Yes Robert Edward Smith - Yes Tony Goodfellow - Yes Nick Shady - Yes Merle Hathaway - Yes Brian Pola - Yes Belinda Coates - Yes Tim Powell - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Mark Harris - Not enough William Bennett - Ballarat Live Music Strategy Angus McAlpine - The current Ballarat City Council has voted to implement the Ballarat Live Music Strategy, which I believe is a fantastic step forward in the right direction in fostering the brilliant wealth of live music talent in Ballarat City. This initiative will be the building block for future work to ensure one of the main cultural elements of Ballarat, live music, remains strong and vibrant. Robert Edward Smith - Not much Tony Goodfellow - Ballarat has initiated a Ballarat Live Music Strategy 2016 -2021. Nick Shady - I am unaware of anything directly, but they will claim that renovating the civic hall will create a space for musicians. Merle Hathaway - Council already has a Live Music Policy in development. However, it is not available on Council's website currently and a comprehensive audit has not occurred. Brian Pola - Council has recently adopted a live music strategy. Belinda Coates - Undertaking the actions identified in our recently adopted Live Music Strategy. Tim Powell - Community group grants Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Mark Harris - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises William Bennett - All of the above, no brainer! Angus McAlpine - Would support all of the above and more. Robert Edward Smith - Free rehearsal spaces in COB-owned buildings, Community Impact Grants for all-ages gigs, Music Victoria partnerships and much much much more *consultation* with venue operators to ensure maximum bang for your proverbial buck. Tony Goodfellow - I think it's worthwhile considering all the above. Nick Shady - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Merle Hathaway - All of the above initiatives - free (or low cost) rehearsal space, parking & loading zones, grants, partnering with Music Victoria, and safe & inclusive practices, . All are important and would assist musicians and venues in Ballarat, and increase a broad range of arts activities and events, adding to Ballarat's desirability as a place to live, work and visit. Brian Pola - All of the above Belinda Coates - All of the above have been identified to be explored as part of the development of our Live Music Strategy. Tim Powell - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Mark Harris - No William Bennett - No Angus McAlpine - No Robert Edward Smith - No Tony Goodfellow - No Nick Shady - No Merle Hathaway - No Brian Pola - No Belinda Coates - No Tim Powell - Yes Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Mark Harris - Yes William Bennett - Yes Angus McAlpine - Yes Robert Edward Smith - Yes Tony Goodfellow - Yes Nick Shady - Yes Merle Hathaway - Yes Brian Pola - Yes Belinda Coates - Yes Tim Powell - NA Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Mark Harris - Yes William Bennett - Yes Angus McAlpine - Yes Robert Edward Smith - Yes Tony Goodfellow - Yes Nick Shady - Yes Merle Hathaway - Yes Brian Pola - Yes Belinda Coates - Yes Tim Powell - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Angus McAlpine - As an active musician who has performed all over Australia, music is one of the areas of council attention that I will promote the hardest. Ballarat has a reputation to uphold, not just in Victoria, but in Australia, as a little city with a huge music scene. Council should endeavour to do everything in their power to maintain this reputation, not just for the income revenue and tourism it brings, but for the strong sense of local pride and ownership it brings to local musicians. Robert Edward Smith - Vote 1 Rob Edward Smith in North Ward ;) Tony Goodfellow - I think Ballarat has a great opportunity to create a song music culture, we have had success stories in the past and must make sure there are more in the future. What is the unique sound and message of Ballarat? We will only know if there is a strong supportive music Nick Shady - Answer 13, I answered no as I believe that state governments should be providing the funding from some of the gambling taxes that they raise from our community. I am not sure if all councils give out these grants, one thing certain is that with over $55 Million PA being removed from our Ballarat community from Pokies alone, not much is being returned as a community dividend. Merle Hathaway - Ballarat's largest venue for live performances, the Civic Hall, as lain idle since closure by Council in 2002. It has space for large performances (up to 2,000 seated), small performances (c 400) and areas that could be used for rehearsals. Currently large live performances are missing Ballarat, and the Civic Hall is unavailable for festivals and other live music and performance events. For a relatively small sum, Council could assist reopen this important venue. Brian Pola - All the best and keep on rockin' Tim Powell - All musicians start at the bottom and it is important that they are given opportunities to promote the arts locally and internationally.

Banyule City Council Bakewell Ward (1 vacancy, 1 candidate) Candidates Mr DI PASQUALE, Mark Did Not Respond Beale Ward (1 vacancy, 3 candidates) Candidates Mr HENDERSON, Kim Did Not Respond Mr BRAIN, Nick Did Not Respond Mr PHILLIPS, Wayne No Email Address Provided Griffin Ward (1 vacancy, 5 candidates) Candidates Mr ROBINSON, Edward Did Not Respond LIM BRADISH, Carole Did Not Respond Mr CASTALDO, Peter Did Not Respond Mrs MULHOLLAND, Jenny Did Not Respond Mr HILL, Marcus Did Not Respond Grimshaw Ward (1 vacancy, 1 candidate) Candidates Mr GAROTTI, Rick Did Not Respond Hawdon Ward (1 vacancy, 4 candidates) Candidates Ms TERPSTRA, Sonja See Response Below Miss CONNORS, Terri-Anne Did Not Respond Mrs ZANDEGU, Alison Did Not Respond Mr GOODMAN, Matthew See Response Below Ibbott Ward (1 vacancy, 2 candidates) Candidates Mr MELICAN, Tom See Response Below Mr TRAN, Taylor Did Not Respond Olympia Ward (1 vacancy, 3 candidates) Candidates Mr FARAH, Omar Did Not Respond LANGDON, Craig Did Not Respond Mr SENESE, Brad Did Not Respond Total candidates for Banyule City Council 2016: 19 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Sonja Terpstra - Most types of music, but I do like live Jazz music. Matthew Goodman - Ska, Punk, Grunge Tom Melican - most music Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Sonja Terpstra - N/A Matthew Goodman - N/A Tom Melican - Renominating. Supported JET Studio the entire time. Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Sonja Terpstra - Access to venues. Matthew Goodman - Lack of venues Tom Melican - Lack of venues Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Sonja Terpstra - Venues and issues or restrictions around noise and operating times. Matthew Goodman - Our council does not encourage live music venues or youth culture in general. Tom Melican - Again, lack of venues Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Sonja Terpstra - Yes Matthew Goodman - Yes Tom Melican - Yes Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Sonja Terpstra - Yes Matthew Goodman - Yes Tom Melican - Yes Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Sonja Terpstra - Yes Matthew Goodman - Yes Tom Melican - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Sonja Terpstra - There does not appear to be a strategy as such and I haven't found any in my research. But Council has provided ad hoc opportunities for live music, such as the Banyule Arty Farty Fest. Matthew Goodman - I'm afraid this is something I need to do more research into. I don't see a lot of evidence. Tom Melican - Support of Jet studio and the Youth Festival, which highlights several younger people bands. Also the Sounds of Sills Bend, an annual live music free public event in Heidelberg. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Sonja Terpstra - I would support most of the above initiatives, however, work and consultation with the broader community would need to take place to ensure balanced outcomes are achieved. Matthew Goodman - Grants and support for all ages gigs Tom Melican - 1, maybe 2, 3, 4, 5 Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Sonja Terpstra - Need more information Matthew Goodman - No Tom Melican - Yes Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Sonja Terpstra - N/A Matthew Goodman - Yes Tom Melican - Yes Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Sonja Terpstra - Yes Matthew Goodman - Yes Tom Melican - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Sonja Terpstra - Thank you for the opportunity to comment. :) Matthew Goodman - Banyule relies on other areas of Melbourne to entertain it's youth. I would like to see that change.

Bass Coast Shire Council Bunurong Ward (3 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Mr LARKE, Les Did Not Respond Mr DE RUN, Mohan See Response Below Ms HARRISON, Jessica Did Not Respond Mr BROWN, Julian Did Not Respond Mr DALMAU, Peter No Email Address Provided Mr TESSARI, Brett Did Not Respond Mr RANKINE, Neil Did Not Respond Mr WELLS, Max Did Not Respond Mr ROBERTSON, Mark Did Not Respond Island Ward (3 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Mr WHELAN, Michael See Response Below Mr SCHINKEL, Maurice Christian See Response Below Mrs OGIER, Val Did Not Respond Miss BROWN, Kimberley Did Not Respond Mr SPOTTISWOOD, Rodney No Email Address Provided Mr WRIGHT, Phil Did Not Respond Mr FULLARTON, Stephen Did Not Respond Ms ROTHFIELD, Pamela Did Not Respond Ms PARTRIDGE, Ruth Did Not Respond Western Port Ward (3 vacancies, 6 candidates) Candidates Mr ELLIS, Geoff Did Not Respond Mr KENT, Bruce Did Not Respond Miss BARLOW, Mikhaela See Response Below Mrs LE SERVE, Clare Did Not Respond Mr DREW, Bradley Did Not Respond Mr LAMERS, Ashley Did Not Respond Total candidates for Bass Coast Shire Council 2016: 24 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Mohan De Run - Jazz, Light classical, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Roll. Michael Whelan - Acoustic string music Michaela Barlow - I'm fairly eclectic- jazz, blues, rock, pop, techno, PopAsia, popera, opera, musicals, heavy metal, etc. Maurice Schinkel - Principally classical Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Mohan De Run - N/A Michael Whelan - N/A Michaela Barlow - N/A Maurice Schinkel - NA Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Mohan De Run - Events in which to showcase themselves. Michael Whelan - The availability of live music in the area and the lack of active support from Council. Michaela Barlow - I think local musicians lack opportunities to play to a wider audience. I think we need to look into small cultural festivals, including music festivals, and encourage our local musicians to get their work out there. Maurice Schinkel - Venues, promotion and fluctuating population. Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Mohan De Run - Size of Indoor venues available are too small and acoustics poor. Out- door venues available cause disturbance to the sound delivery due to poor acoustics and wind. A sound Shell Project is currently underway at Inverloch. Michael Whelan - Patronage is seasonal - population swells dramatically in summer. Michaela Barlow - Our infrastructure is incredibly outdated and needs to be addressed. Cafes and restaurants are fine but we need to work on our public venues. Maurice Schinkel - Hours of operation. Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Mohan De Run - Yes Michael Whelan - Yes Michaela Barlow - No Maurice Schinkel - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Mohan De Run - Yes Michael Whelan - Yes Michaela Barlow - Yes Maurice Schinkel - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Mohan De Run - Yes Michael Whelan - Yes Michaela Barlow - Yes Maurice Schinkel - Need more information Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Mohan De Run - Jazz Festivals. Wine and Music Events. Wonthaggi Citizens Band. School Concerts. Live theater. Michael Whelan - Very little - there is a need for a changed approach to becoming facilitators of events rather than regulators collecting permit fees and giving directions Michaela Barlow - There are a few public events that hosts musicians and there's the Jazz Festival but I don't know of many more. Maurice Schinkel - I have attended every council meeting for the last four years as a gallery member and have been unable to determine any specific initiatives. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Mohan De Run - Free Rehearsal Space. Parking concessions outside live music venues. Partnering with Music Victoria. Michael Whelan - I agree with all of these options Michaela Barlow - All of the above! Maurice Schinkel - Grants and support for all ages gigs Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Mohan De Run - Need more information Michael Whelan - No Michaela Barlow - Need more information Maurice Schinkel - Need more information Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Mohan De Run - N/A Michael Whelan - Yes Michaela Barlow - N/A Maurice Schinkel - NA Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Mohan De Run - Yes Michael Whelan - Yes Michaela Barlow - Yes Maurice Schinkel - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Michael Whelan - I would also favour an artist in residence program to work actively on bringing people to music ie to play and participate

Baw Baw Shire Council Central Ward (3 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Ms POWER, Mikaela Catherine Did Not Respond Mrs YUSUF, Remi Did Not Respond Mrs MITCHELL, Teresa Did Not Respond Mr BAINBRIDGE, Dale Did Not Respond Mr COOPER, Justin Did Not Respond Mr GOSS, Danny Did Not Respond Mr McNEIL, Duncan Charles No Email Address Provided Mr GAUCI, Joe Did Not Respond Mrs McCABE, Annemarie Did Not Respond East Ward (3 vacancies, 6 candidates) Candidates Mr LYONS, David No Email Address Provided Mr WALLACE, Darren No Email Address Provided Mr KOSTOS, Peter David Did Not Respond Mr SHORT, Darren No Email Address Provided Mr LEANEY, Michael Did Not Respond Mr BOREHAM, Fred Did Not Respond West Ward (3 vacancies, 6 candidates) Candidates Mrs O'DONNELL, Jessica Anne No Email Address Provided Mrs BROWN, Deborah Mary Did Not Respond Mrs WYATT, Shelley Did Not Respond Ms JONES, Tricia Did Not Respond Mr COOK, Keith David Did Not Respond Mrs SMITH, Jennifer Did Not Respond Total candidates for Baw Baw Shire Council 2016: 21 No responses from this council.

Bayside City Council Central Ward (3 vacancies, 14 candidates) Candidates Mr PACKER, Evan Did Not Respond Ms HARDIMAN, Sue Did Not Respond Mr GRINTER, Rob See Response Below Mr PONTIKIS, Harry Did Not Respond Ms CASTELLI, Sonia No Email Address Provided Mr CENSOR, Alex Did Not Respond Mr MAILLARD, Clifford Did Not Respond LONG, James No Email Address Provided Mr LE PAGE, Stephen See Response Below Mrs HARTNEY, Hana No Email Address Provided Mr BASSANETTI, Zach Did Not Respond Mrs TAYLOR, Pauline Did Not Respond Mr NOVACCO, Peter See Response Below LOWE, Bruce Did Not Respond Northern Ward (2 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Mrs JENNINGS, Heidi Did Not Respond Mr HEFFERNAN, Michael John No Email Address Provided Mr DEL PORTO, Alex No Email Address Provided Mrs POTTER, Liz Did Not Respond Ms PROCTOR, Maree Did Not Respond Ms BRYANT, Joanne Beth Did Not Respond Mr NORMAN, Benjamin Did Not Respond Mr DAOU, George No Email Address Provided Mr HARTNEY, Stephen John Southern Ward (2 vacancies, 10 candidates) Candidates Mr MARTIN, Clarke Did Not Respond Mr BURKE, John Did Not Respond Mr MILLER, Craig No Email Address Provided Dr HAGE, Bridget Hsu See Response Below Dr FLYNN, Randyl Did Not Respond Mr GREEN, John Did Not Respond RUSSELL, Simon Did Not Respond Mr EVANS, Laurence Did Not Respond Miss RUSSELL, Olivia Did Not Respond Mr EDDIEHAUSEN, Graeme Did Not Respond Total candidates for Bayside City Council 2016: 33 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Rob Grinter - Easy listening Stephen Le Page - Classical, 60-90's rock and pop, jazz Peter Novacco - I enjoy all kinds of music. Bridget Hsu Hage - Classic, Cafe Jazz, Chillout Lounge Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Rob Grinter - N/A Stephen Le Page - N/A Peter Novacco - N/A Bridget Hsu Hage - N/A Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Rob Grinter - Lack of councils attention to opportunity in the music industry Stephen Le Page - lack of an acoustically suitable,large-scale facility and venue ( with sub-venues); absence of effective promotion for existing recitals Peter Novacco - Limited availability of live music venues and high cost. Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Rob Grinter - Live venues and the music industry are not promoted by council. Stephen Le Page - parking, neighbourhood locations with associated restrictions; Peter Novacco - Cost of compliance with noise restrictions. Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Rob Grinter - Yes Stephen Le Page - Yes Peter Novacco - Yes Bridget Hsu Hage - Yes Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Rob Grinter - Yes Stephen Le Page - Yes Peter Novacco - Yes Bridget Hsu Hage - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Rob Grinter - Yes Stephen Le Page - Yes Peter Novacco - Yes Bridget Hsu Hage - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Rob Grinter - None Stephen Le Page - Bayside Council supports the "Resonance series" with promotional assistance, provides Brighton Town Hall for recitals on occasion; Peter Novacco - Support for live music performances in Council space, such as the Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre. A subsidy scheme operates to assist community groups within the City to meet the cost of hiring the Town Hall. Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Rob Grinter - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Stephen Le Page - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues Peter Novacco - I will investigate all of the above. Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside. Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Rob Grinter - No Stephen Le Page - Need more information Peter Novacco - No Bridget Hsu Hage - Need more information Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Rob Grinter - Yes Stephen Le Page - N/A Peter Novacco - Yes Bridget Hsu Hage - N/A Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Rob Grinter - Yes Stephen Le Page - Yes Peter Novacco - Yes Bridget Hsu Hage - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Rob Grinter - Stephen Le Page - Support for the Arts -- as a higher priority for Council initiatives -- is a key element in my policy portfolio. Peter Novacco - I would be happy to advocate for more money to support local live music as part of the council budget process as well as investigating opportunities to support local live music via a community grants program. I have long supported live music, since helping as a roadie to my brother's band twenty years ago, through attending hundreds of gigs as a punter, working crowd control at hundreds of concerts, as an urban planner studying the conflict between live music venues and gentrification, as an active supporter of community groups such as Fair Go 4 Live Music, and as a concert photographer for local bands and festivals. I fully support the ongoing work of Music Victoria in enabling live music through various initiatives, while balancing the needs of the greater community. Bridget Hsu Hage - Arts and culture is the social fabric of our being, imperative to the maintenance of good health and enhances our wellbeing. As a Councillor, I will work with you to identify your need and listen to your concerns, and to instigate strategies that achieve best outcome for our residents in Bayside.

Benalla Rural City Council Benalla Rural City Council (7 vacancies, 20 candidates) Candidates Mr CLARIDGE, Danny Did Not Respond Mr KLOSE, Simon No Email Address Provided Mr PLEX, Michael Did Not Respond VAN WERSCH, Willie Did Not Respond Mrs CROCKER, Ellen Did Not Respond Ms BALLARD, Alison Did Not Respond Mr SMITH, Warren James Did Not Respond VALE, Andrew Did Not Respond Mrs ALEXANDER, Barbara K. Did Not Respond HAUPTMANN, Phil Did Not Respond Mrs RICHARDS, Margaret No Email Address Provided Mr JOSEPH, David See Response Below SANSON, Anita No Email Address Provided Mr UPSTON, Scott Did Not Respond JENKINS, Matthew No Email Address Provided Mr FIRTH, Don Did Not Respond Mrs HEARN, Bernie No Email Address Provided Mr MYCONOS, Jim Did Not Respond Mr DAVIS, Peter Did Not Respond BAILEY, Pauline Did Not Respond Total candidates for Benalla Rural City Council 2016: 20 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? David Joseph - serious, composed music Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. David Joseph - N/A Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? David Joseph - a venue Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? David Joseph - Council obstructiveness Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? David Joseph - Yes Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? David Joseph - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? David Joseph - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? David Joseph - Personally, I have been most active in this town in promoting live music performances over the past several years. It was my intention that Benalla host an International festival of Contemporary Music (cf Darmstardt, Zagreb...) nevertheless, Local Council, in true public service form, has made that virtually impossible, not by want of grants , just obstructing the very idea of performances and making venues impossible. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises David Joseph - I have no objection to the above proposals and in particular would support free or very cheap performance venues/for concerts and rehearsals etc. I am not sure that Grants would be of use , my preference would be to encourage the infrastructure - ie., teach a man to fish rather than merely provide him with free fish... Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? David Joseph - Need more information Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? David Joseph - N/A Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? David Joseph - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? David Joseph -

Boroondara City Council Bellevue Ward (1 vacancy, 1 candidate) Candidates Mr PARKE, Jim Did Not Respond Cotham Ward (1 vacancy, 5 candidates) Candidates Mrs SINFIELD, Felicity Did Not Respond Mr GAHAN, Philip David John Did Not Respond Mr LONG, Keiron Did Not Respond Mr WATSON, Elliot Did Not Respond Mrs VOCE, Judith See Response Below Gardiner Ward (1 vacancy, 3 candidates) Candidates Ms ROSS, Coral Did Not Respond Mr BILA, Theo John See Response Below Mr JENNER, Barry Did Not Respond Glenferrie Ward (1 vacancy, 6 candidates) Candidates Mr HURD, Steve Did Not Respond Mr PAKENHAM, Andrew Did Not Respond Mr CAPOOR, Sujay Did Not Respond Ms COSTA, Simone Did Not Respond Ms SMETHURST, Sue Did Not Respond Mr HAYES, Geoff See Response Below Junction Ward (1 vacancy, 4 candidates) Candidates Mr WEGMAN, Jack Did Not Respond Mr WAH, Ashley Did Not Respond Mr BURGE, Michael Anthony Did Not Respond Mr DEAKIN, Greg Did Not Respond Lynden Ward (1 vacancy, 4 candidates) Candidates Mr QUICK, Ian Did Not Respond Mr HOOK, Harry See Response Below Mrs LEIDLER, Sue Did Not Respond Mrs HOLLINGSWORTH, Lisa Did Not Respond Maling Ward (1 vacancy, 2 candidates) Candidates Ms PERRYMAN, Snow Did Not Respond Dr ADDIS, Jane Did Not Respond Maranoa Ward (1 vacancy, 3 candidates) Candidates Mrs WATSON, Cynthia Did Not Respond Mr PRUDEN, Charles Did Not Respond Mr LARKIN, Xavier Did Not Respond Solway Ward (1 vacancy, 3 candidates) Candidates Mr EAGER, Brendan Did Not Respond Mr DOYLE, Michael See Response Below Mr THOMPSON, Garry Did Not Respond Studley Ward (1 vacancy, 2 candidates) Candidates Mr TANNER, Michael Did Not Respond Mr HEALEY, Phillip See Response Below Total candidates for Boroondara City Council 2016: 33 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Judith Voce - Blues, jazz, rock, some contemporary Theo John Bila - Most Clasic Music; Folk & Single Voice Geoff Hayes - All types of good music Harry Hook - A wide range of genres depending on the day. Pop, indie, electronic and folk are generally top of my playlist. Michael Doyle - Classical ( Mahler, Bach) Blues ( Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters) Phillip Healey - Most Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Judith Voce - Refer below Theo John Bila - N/A Geoff Hayes - Hawthorn Town Hall is a great venue as is the refurbished Kew Court House Harry Hook - N/A Michael Doyle - N/A Phillip Healey - I was the instigator of the Kew Court House for performing arts and subsequent renewal of the hawthorn Arts Centre. Boroondara's spent in excess of 20 million to support performing arts over the last 5 years. We also have an Eisteddfod which I have ebb on the committee of. Last year we spent over $40,000 refurbishing the Townhall Steinway Grand for performance use. Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Judith Voce - Refer below Theo John Bila - Maybe good quality music hasn't penetrate to the residents as promoted product. Geoff Hayes - Regular income Harry Hook - Lack of live music venues, leading to patrons leaving the municipality for entertainment. - Insufficient promotion of local events, including the Freeza program and the Boroondara Eisteddford. - Reduction of accessible rehearsal and creative spaces, especially for young people and others who may not be able to access other options. - Closure of independent music retailers. Michael Doyle - The same issues as in most municipalities. Musicians need resources and opportunities. They need to be able to practice in a supportive environment where they are encouraged to improve and learn from others. They need to have opportunities to perform publicly, works that are both traditional and innovative. Phillip Healey - It's not facilities, I think is about engaging with our Arts team. Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Judith Voce - Proximity to and/or location in residential areas. Refer below. Theo John Bila - The local avenue should be supported free of charge by Council. Geoff Hayes - Getting known by prospective patrons Harry Hook - Greater regulation placed on venues and patrons due to perceptions of safety concerns. - Low patronage due to the belief that Boroondara is not a live music-friendly area or does not contain live music venues. Boroondara may not be considered at all by potential patrons. Michael Doyle - Costs and suitability. A purpose-built venue has considerable costs. Music venues have special needs. One option is for councils to 'rent' or lease suitable halls such as those in schools. Phillip Healey - I'm not getting any feedback from the music community that they are experiencing any issues. Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Judith Voce - Yes Theo John Bila - Yes Geoff Hayes - No Harry Hook - Yes Michael Doyle - Yes Phillip Healey - Yes Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Judith Voce - Need more information Theo John Bila - Yes Geoff Hayes - Yes Harry Hook - Yes Michael Doyle - Need more information Phillip Healey - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Judith Voce - Need more information Theo John Bila - Yes Geoff Hayes - Yes Harry Hook - Yes Michael Doyle - Need more information Phillip Healey - Need more information Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Judith Voce - Refer below. Theo John Bila - I am not sure if any!!! Geoff Hayes - More could be done Harry Hook - The City of Boroondara offers the Hawthorn Arts Centre and Kew Court House as performance and rehearsal space for artists and musicians, and for young people the 360 youth centre recently installed a new band room. Council also organises many community events, including live music such as the Summer Music series and the Boroondara Eisteddford. I was also fortunate to be involved with Boroondara Freeza for many years, a program which trains young people in event management through organising local youth events. Council's neighbourhood houses also offer courses in music for those looking to improve their skills. Michael Doyle - The annual Boroondara Eisteddfod is a competition for musicians, vocalists and speech and drama students. Phillip Healey - Boroondara has a comprehensive Arts and Culture Strategy that underpins the operation of our two venues, the Hawthorn Arts Centre and the Kew Courthouse. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Judith Voce - Refer below Theo John Bila - 1-Free: rehearsal space; free parking; Partnering with Music Victoria Geoff Hayes - All of the initiatives are worthy of support Harry Hook - If elected I would consult widely to find out what outcomes the arts community would like to see in Boroondara, and how they think council should support the arts and creative industries in our area. I would seek to meet with Music Victoria and other groups to discuss the initiatives listed above. This includes consideration of a music audit and music strategy as highlighted in questions 9 and 10. Michael Doyle - Grants and support where appropriate. Rehearsal spaces in association with adequate safeguards, with some payment towards costs. Partnering where appropriate. Phillip Healey - all of the above Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Judith Voce - Need more information Theo John Bila - No Geoff Hayes - Need more information Harry Hook - Yes Michael Doyle - Need more information Phillip Healey - No Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Judith Voce - N/A Theo John Bila - Yes Geoff Hayes - N/A Harry Hook - N/A Michael Doyle - N/A Phillip Healey - N/A Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Judith Voce - Yes Theo John Bila - Yes Geoff Hayes - Yes Harry Hook - Yes Michael Doyle - Yes Phillip Healey - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Judith Voce - Prefer not to do a 'tick the box' survey as I don't believe this is a true reflection of how candidates will commit post their election. A performing arts precinct was my dream for the Hawthorn Town Hall when I was previously on Council which lead to the creation of the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Boroondara Council has invested$20+M in converting the HTH into a performing arts centre with spaces for performances and/or artistic spaces for all genre of the arts. We have also converted the Kew Court House as a performance centre. This is a significant commitment to the arts in our City, which is supported by different levels of fees charged for community/NFP organisations, professional and commercial bookings. I currently Chair Council's Town Hall Gallery Acquisition Committee and I am a passionate supporter of the arts in all its forms, which includes music, and will continue to pursue creative opportunities if I'm re-elected. Theo John Bila - Good Music is always wanted Geoff Hayes - Music is one of the building blocks of a successful and lively community Harry Hook - Michael Doyle - Support for increased use would depend on adequate safeguards, local consultation, and risk management being undertaken. Phillip Healey - We are about 6 years in to our Arts and Culture strategy, we are getting recognition for both venues. We probably need to expand it out beyond our venues, the festivals and into smaller venues.

Borough of Queenscliffe Council Queenscliffe Borough Council (5 vacancies, 11 candidates) Candidates Ms SALTER, Susan Did Not Respond Mr PIZZEY, Boyce Did Not Respond Mr RUSSELL, Peter Did Not Respond Mr EBBELS, Ross See Response Below Mr MINTY, Robert No Email Address Provided Mr FRANCIS, Tony See Response Below Mr KENWOOD, David Did Not Respond Mr McGAIN, Stephen Did Not Respond Ms CAMERON, Hélène Marea No Email Address Provided Mr MERRIMAN, Bob Did Not Respond Mr BAKER, Louis Christopher Did Not Respond Total candidates for Borough of Queenscliffe Council 2016: 11 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Ross Ebbels - Most live Music Tony Francis - Soul and Blues Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Ross Ebbels - N/A Tony Francis - N/A Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Ross Ebbels - getting the support from the limited venues we have. Tony Francis - Ongoing live venues to play in Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Ross Ebbels - The BOQ is an older community and has an influx of younger tourists over summer who are more likely to attend live gigs. Tony Francis - Crowd number to sustain live music Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Ross Ebbels - No Tony Francis - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Ross Ebbels - Yes Tony Francis - Yes Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Ross Ebbels - Yes Tony Francis - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Ross Ebbels - The BOQ council supports the Queenscliff music Festival which is amazing event. Tony Francis - We have festivals based around music, like QMF and we are looking at a sole festival next year Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Ross Ebbels - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues Tony Francis - Grants and support for all ages gigs Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Ross Ebbels - Yes Tony Francis - No Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Ross Ebbels - N/A Tony Francis - Yes Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Ross Ebbels - Yes Tony Francis - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Ross Ebbels - I would be more than happy to talk further about your issues. Thanks Ross Tony Francis -

Brimbank City Council Grasslands Ward (3 vacancies, 16 candidates) Candidates Dr BORG, Victoria Did Not Respond Mr TARCZON, Les Did Not Respond Mr PHAN, Thang Did Not Respond Mr RAJASEKAR, Alfred Did Not Respond Mr ASHRAF, Tauseef See Response Below Mrs DUONG, Thao No Email Address Provided Mr ATANASOVSKI, Troy Did Not Respond Mr MUSCAT, Sam C. J. Did Not Respond Mr AUMUA, Patrick Did Not Respond Ms BAILEY, Lucinda Did Not Respond Mr PHUNG, Danny Did Not Respond Mr CHANG, Andrew K. Did Not Respond Dr ZYBERT, Josef See Response Below Ms PHAM, Duyen Anh Did Not Respond Mr LUU, Chris No Email Address Provided Ms AZIZ, Janev Did Not Respond Harvester Ward (3 vacancies, 19 candidates) Candidates Mr HEDDITCH, John See Response Below Mr VALLONE, Simon Did Not Respond Ms TRUONG, Kim Thien Did Not Respond Ms GODDE, Rose See Response Below Mr WHITE, Bruce See Response Below Mr LUU, Trung Did Not Respond Mr TRAN, David No Email Address Provided Miss YILMAZ, Elanur Did Not Respond Mr DAVID, Sam No Email Address Provided Mr MARTINU, Christian Did Not Respond Mr KLADAKIS, Andrew Did Not Respond Mr SCHLOTZER, Alex See Response Below Mr GREEN, Ian Did Not Respond Mr ANSAH, Kwabena Did Not Respond Mr SHETTY, Prathap Did Not Respond Mr CARBONARI, John See Response Below Mr DE LEON, Joey Did Not Respond Mr SOCRATOUS, Costas Did Not Respond Ms McKAY, Nicola No Email Address Provided Horseshoe Bend Ward (2 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Ms JANCEVA, Jacquie Did Not Respond Mr PAVLOU, Stelios Did Not Respond Mr NELSON, Kane Did Not Respond TACHOS, Virginia Did Not Respond Ms ISA, Jenny Did Not Respond Ms MAZA, Lisa Did Not Respond Mr ALLAN, Daniel Did Not Respond Mr TA, Nghi Did Not Respond Mr RATNASEKARA, Vidhura No Email Address Provided Taylors Ward (3 vacancies, 23 candidates) Candidates Mr BANDARA, Medde Did Not Respond Mrs JOVANOVIC DOBOS, Mira No Email Address Provided Mrs FORBES-WEBSTER, Virginia Did Not Respond Mr GRIXTI, Joseph Did Not Respond Mr BADUARAMBE KANKANAMGE, Susil Ratnasekara Did Not Respond Ms PAPAFOTIOU, Georgina Did Not Respond Ms TEJEDOR, Silvia See Response Below Mrs GIUDICE, Margaret Did Not Respond Mr CIOTTI, Aaron See Response Below Mr NELSON, Larry L. Did Not Respond Mr LANCASHIRE, Bruce Did Not Respond Mr RASIC, Uros Did Not Respond Mr TRONCOSO, Patricio Edison Did Not Respond Mr CARTHEW, Richard Did Not Respond Mr SYNAK, Andrew Did Not Respond Mr WALIA, Wally Harpreet Singh Did Not Respond Mr SYMEOU, George Did Not Respond Mr MATHEW, Ashok Did Not Respond Mr MILLER, Stuart Did Not Respond Mr TRAN, Andrew Did Not Respond Mr CAO, Chien Duc No Email Address Provided Mr NICOLAOU, Nick Did Not Respond Mr VAROL, Mehmet Nuri Did Not Respond Total candidates for Brimbank City Council 2016: 67 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Tauseef Ashraf - All sort of music including Jazz, R&B etc Josef Zybert - John Hedditch - Jazz Rose Godde - Jazz, World, Opera, Blues, Big ballads etc Alex Schlotze - I have an eclectic taste in music John Carbonari - Australian Silvia Tejedor - All sorts, but particularly Latin music Aaron Ciotti - I enjoy all forms of music and love to share music time with my family on weekends. My children are both learning instruments and I actively am involved in their tuition Bruce White - All - rock to classical Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Tauseef Ashraf - N/A Josef Zybert - I am not an incumbent John Hedditch - N/A Rose Godde - N/A Alex Schlotze - N/A John Carbonari - N/A Silvia Tejedor - I have not served on council in the past, but I know that council has provided various venues and festivals for the music community, i.e. Sunshine Lantern Festival. Aaron Ciotti - I am a new nominee, but I will take to task Music involvement with our youth. I feel is is an amazing benefit for kids to be involved in all types of music. Bruce White - NA Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Tauseef Ashraf - No proper appreciation for the musicians. Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment John Hedditch - A "no busking" local law Rose Godde - Well equipped and convivial purpose specific places and spaces to play and bring audiences Structured support to promote gigs and ways to engage with new audiences, Affordable rehearsal venues. Alex Schlotze - The Brimbank City Council currently has no policies or strategies around music and there are not enough affordable venues to hire for rehearsals. John Carbonari - Uncertain, but multiculturalism will always undermine Aussie development Silvia Tejedor - I assume that the biggest issues facing musicians nowadays is to keep the copyrights of their songs and to collect their royalties. The social media is used so freely that a musician might get exposure but not necessarily any income. Aaron Ciotti - To my knowledge there not a lot of council accessible programs. I will actively support such programs as they will benefit anyone wanting a release and also build community harmony Bruce White - No response Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Tauseef Ashraf - First of all they are not many and they are not being looked after as well. Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment John Hedditch - Noise complaints, car parking and small size of venues Rose Godde - I am not aware of many live music venues in Brimbank - so if there are any then general community awareness is an issue (at least for me as someone who has lived in Brimbank for 12 years. I do understand that specific ethnic communities promote and tour artists but i am not aware of how much work may be being done to 'home grow' contemporary culturally or ethnic specific music making in this area. Alex Schlotze - The Brimbank City Council currently has no policies or strategies around supporting or promoting live music with musicians having to rely on established licensed venues. There also appears to be a lack of affordable venues to hire for live music events. John Carbonari - Uncertain Silvia Tejedor - I think the biggest issues facing live music venues is security and safety where there seems to be a small number of incidents driven by alcohol and drugs. Aaron Ciotti - No response Bruce White - We don't have enough Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Tauseef Ashraf - No Josef Zybert - No John Hedditch - No Rose Godde - No Alex Schlotze - Yes John Carbonari - No Silvia Tejedor - Yes Aaron Ciotti - No Bruce White - Yes Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Tauseef Ashraf - Need more information Josef Zybert - Need more information John Hedditch - Yes Rose Godde - Yes Alex Schlotze - Need more information John Carbonari - Need more information Silvia Tejedor - Need more information Aaron Ciotti - Yes Bruce White - Yes Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Tauseef Ashraf - Yes Josef Zybert - Need more information John Hedditch - Yes Rose Godde - Yes Alex Schlotze - Need more information John Carbonari - Yes Silvia Tejedor - Need more information Aaron Ciotti - Yes Bruce White - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Tauseef Ashraf - I am not fully aware of these initiatives. Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment John Hedditch - Building a performing arts centre in St Albans Rose Godde - I have noticed a couple of hip hop focused programs but as i say I am standing for the first time but as a long term arts aware resident i am not aware of much in the way of informal music making and sharing venues nor am i aware of purpose built facilities. I do know that music will be a program component of the redeveloped Errington Community Centre and the Leigh Bowery Theatre in St Albans. It is also possible that there is an amount of music making happening within community based facilities that focus on the interests of specific age groups ie pre school, senior citizens clubs. Alex Schlotze - The Brimbank City Council currently has no policies or strategies in place to support music in the municipality. John Carbonari - None Silvia Tejedor - A new theatre, Bowery Theatre at St Albans Community Centre, is nearly complete and will provide an opportunity for music and other art forms to be performed. Aaron Ciotti - I am unaware of any initiatives in Brimbank Bruce White - I run annual live concert music festival called rock the rail at the Sunshine Station in March as the president of the local Business group. No others exist Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Tauseef Ashraf - Grants and support, Arrange free rehearsal spaces, will partner with music victoria to run workshops in Brimbank area Josef Zybert - I have insufficient information to make a comment John Hedditch - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Rose Godde - I think a high priority may be a mapping project to identify current resources, music provision, unmet interests, barriers to participation for musicians and audiences etc. Alex Schlotze - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practices Investigating the introduction of grants and council support for all ages gigs John Carbonari - Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Silvia Tejedor - 1) Grants and support for all ages gigs 2) Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops 3) Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Aaron Ciotti - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Bruce White - Partnering with Music Victoria to run music industry professional development workshops Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Tauseef Ashraf - Need more information Josef Zybert - Need more information John Hedditch - No Rose Godde - Need more information Alex Schlotze - Need more information John Carbonari - Need more information Silvia Tejedor - Need more information Aaron Ciotti - Need more information Bruce White - Yes Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Tauseef Ashraf - Yes Josef Zybert - N/A John Hedditch - Yes Rose Godde - N/A Alex Schlotze - N/A John Carbonari - N/A Silvia Tejedor - N/A Aaron Ciotti - N/A Bruce White - NA Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Tauseef Ashraf - Yes Josef Zybert - Yes John Hedditch - Yes Rose Godde - Yes Alex Schlotze - Yes John Carbonari - Yes Silvia Tejedor - Yes Aaron Ciotti - Yes Bruce White - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Tauseef Ashraf - Music is life. Lets alive each other with the passion of music. Josef Zybert - My answer to Q14 might be changed by Community views. My main objective as Councillor is to give effect to the idea 'We the People are taking back control'. This objective will be achieved by transforming Brimbank Council into the living expression of the Will of the People. The process for this is explained on Twitter: @DrJZ_Grasslands Rose Godde - Brimbank is one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria. There are many different ethnic groups for whom music serves different purposes in different cultural and community settings. A plan for music in Brimbank needs to engage across the full gamut of ethnic, age and stakeholder groups to ensure we are building what is and planning for what people wan in their community. John Carbonari - Australian culture is enhanced by folk originated music. Multiculturalism undermines Aussie folk music Silvia Tejedor - I love music and I think it is important for our well being and soul. I will do whatever I can and within my power to support Music Victoria's concerns.

Buloke Shire Council Lower Avoca Ward (2 vacancies, 4 candidates) Candidates Mr POLLARD, David Thomas No Email Address Provided Mr GETLEY, Alan Ronald Did Not Respond Mrs SIMPSON, Bronwyn Mary Did Not Respond Mr SHAW, John J. Did Not Respond Mallee Ward (2 vacancies, 3 candidates) Candidates Mr McLEAN, Murray Thomas Did Not Respond Mrs WHITE, Ellen See Response Below Mr VIS, David John Did Not Respond Mount Jeffcott Ward (3 vacancies, 4 candidates) Candidates Mr WARREN, Daryl Did Not Respond Mr MILNE, Graeme Leon Did Not Respond Mr BEASLEY, Brendan James See Response Below Mrs STEWART, Carolyn Did Not Respond Total candidates for Buloke Shire Council 2016: 11 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Ellen White - Most kinds Brendan James Beasley - Recorded and live music of most genres Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Ellen White - Our council has not provided direct support to the music industry, however, we have supported Freeza events and Cool Skools Brendan James Beasley - N/A Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Ellen White - access and affordability to lessons. barriers to venues (pubs) offering live gigs Brendan James Beasley - Travel impediments and access to professional development. Internet access and technology availability. Lack of recording studios. Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Ellen White - costs (mainly due to security) small population sizes Brendan James Beasley - Travel costs. Remote locations. Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Ellen White - No Brendan James Beasley - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Ellen White - Need more information Brendan James Beasley - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Ellen White - Need more information Brendan James Beasley - Need more information Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Ellen White - Freeza events and Cool Skools Brendan James Beasley - Not sure Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Ellen White - grants and support for all ages gigs, partnering with music Victoria, Brendan James Beasley - Need more information Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Ellen White - No Brendan James Beasley - Need more information Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Ellen White - Yes Brendan James Beasley - N/A Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Ellen White - Yes Brendan James Beasley - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Ellen White - Brendan James Beasley -

Campaspe Shire Council Echuca Ward (3 vacancies, 8 candidates) Candidates Mr JARMAN, Paul Graeme Did Not Respond Mr WEYRICH, Thomas Did Not Respond Ms VICKERS, Annie Did Not Respond Ms MUNRO, Kristen Did Not Respond Mr GRUMONT, Eric Did Not Respond Mr WILLIAMS, Peter Baker Did Not Respond Mr BURGESS, Rohan Did Not Respond Mr MACKRELL, Daniel Did Not Respond Kyabram-Deakin Ward (3 vacancies, 5 candidates) Candidates Mr PANKHURST, Neil Did Not Respond Mrs NEELE, Vicki Did Not Respond Mr ZOBEC, John No Email Address Provided Mr LONGUEHAYE-HOOPER, Henry Russell Did Not Respond Mr REPACHOLI, Neil Did Not Respond Rochester Ward (1 vacancy, 1 candidate) Candidates Mr WILSON, Leigh Did Not Respond Waranga Ward (1 vacancy, 1 candidate) Candidates Mr WESTON, Adrian Did Not Respond Western Ward (1 vacancy, 1 candidate) Candidates Mrs PENTREATH, Leanne Did Not Respond Total candidates for Campaspe Shire Council 2016: 16 No responses from this council.

Cardinia Shire Council Central Ward (4 vacancies, 8 candidates) Candidates Ms RYAN, Carol Did Not Respond Ms VAN GRAMBERG, Vanessa Marie See Response Below Mrs LEMPRIERE, Kate Did Not Respond Ms MONIS, Mahidiya No Email Address Provided Mr SHERMAN, Richard See Response Below Ms OWEN, Jodie Did Not Respond Mr SCHILLING, Michael Did Not Respond Mr ROSS, Collin Did Not Respond Port Ward (2 vacancies, 4 candidates) Candidates Mr MOORE, Graeme Did Not Respond Miss MURNANE, Monica Did Not Respond Mr BROWN, Ray Did Not Respond Mr YOUNG, David Did Not Respond Ranges Ward (3 vacancies, 9 candidates) Candidates Mr CHATWIN, Ed Did Not Respond Mrs SUNJIDA, Shoheli Did Not Respond Mr SPRINGFIELD, Jeff Did Not Respond Mr NICKELL, David Did Not Respond Mr PHILLIPS, David See Response Below Mr LEGGE, Graeme Colvin Did Not Respond WILMOT, Leticia Did Not Respond Mr CHRISTIE, Jesse See Response Below Mr OWEN, Brett Did Not Respond Total candidates for Cardinia Shire Council 2016: 21 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Various Richard Sherman - Blues, Punk & Classic Rock David Phillips - Pop and Rock Music, Top 40 Jesse Christie - Local music and anything different Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - N/A Richard Sherman - N/A David Phillips - N/A Jesse Christie - N/A Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Lack of venues, Restriction on venue operating hours, Rehearsal space, Lack of opportunities to promote/network and showcase work/talent. Richard Sherman - They need to market themselves and compete with other forms of entertainment. Same everywhere not just in Cardinia. David Phillips - Jesse Christie - As I'm not a musicians, I can not speak for them. But as a local resident, I can imagine it is very hard to find support and funding from the current Council and how they operate. Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Restriction on venue operating hours and the fact that there is not many in Cardinia Shire. Richard Sherman - Not a local musician so not sure. Have seen a few playing at local cafe gigs etc but I think organised events etc like The Basin Music festival in Knox could help musicians get exposure. Musicians need to take responsibility for selling themselves and groups like Music Victoria help devise, promote and stage events relevant to the local population. David Phillips - Jesse Christie - As seen with other venue applications towards council for planning applications, it has been very difficult over the past year to obtain planing approval due to exisiting venues in place. Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes Richard Sherman - No David Phillips - No Jesse Christie - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes Richard Sherman - No David Phillips - Need more information Jesse Christie - Need more information Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes Richard Sherman - Yes David Phillips - Need more information Jesse Christie - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Not a lot happening for musicians in Cardinia. Richard Sherman - Not a current Councillor or directly involved with Cardinia Shire Council, so not sure. Local media often covers new bands and local musicians but not sure if there is a coordinated approach to encouraging and helping local musicians perform. David Phillips - Unsure Jesse Christie - How focus groups with people who are involved to see their issues in the area and how our support would help. Q9: A number of municipalities have introduced some or all of the following initiatives in an effort to support live music in their areas. Would you support their introduction in your municipality? Free rehearsal spaces in council-owned venues

Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues

Grants for all age gigs

Partnering with Music Victoria to run industry professional development workshops

Encouraging local venues to operate using safe and inclusive practises Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes Richard Sherman - would say that Music Victoria need to take the lead in creating and promoting ideas that help local musicians to prosper. I am sure that is their role and responsibility. Council need to be responsive to this and help where they can with venue access etc. I love live music and enjoy it immensely but it has always been difficult to commercialise music so musicians earn a decent living. What are Music Victoria doing to help local musicians to foster their craft and commercialise their music and performances in the Cardinia Shire? David Phillips - Musicians parking / loading zones outside live music venues Jesse Christie - Free rehearsal spaces in council owned venues Q10: Do you think there is adequate funding (e.g. grant opportunities) for musicians and industry events in your municipality? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - No Richard Sherman - Yes David Phillips - Need more information Jesse Christie - No Q11: If you answered no, would you support an increase? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes Richard Sherman - N/A David Phillips - Jesse Christie - Yes Q12: Would you support the increased use of council facilities and buildings for musicians to rehearse, record music and hold all ages events? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - Yes Richard Sherman - Yes David Phillips - Yes Jesse Christie - Yes Q13: Thank you for your feedback. Is there anything else that you’d like to share? Vanessa Marie Van Gramberg - In an area like Cardinia there is so much talent. We have limited entertainment opportunities at present and I would like to see this changed. Common sense plays a big part here in ensuring residents are not impacted negatively and that Musicians are given the opportunity to practice their craft for the enjoyment of others. Richard Sherman - I would suggest that Music Victoria not look at Council as hindering the development of the local music scene but suggest practical ways to help promote live music locally. Residents generally love live local entertainment but the commercial reality that shrouds all business ideas affects musicians too. Would I like to see more local live music. Simple answer yes!

Casey City Council Balla Balla Ward (1 vacancy, 5 candidates) Candidates Mr LUXMOORE, Ross John No Email Address Provided Mr ABLETT, Geoff Did Not Respond Mr RENNICK, Tom C. See Response Below Ms SAHHAR, Linda Marina No Email Address Provided Mr LAMATTINA, Frank No Email Address Provided Edrington Ward (2 vacancies, 10 candidates) Candidates Mr KRUITHOFF, Glenn See Response Below Mr PERERA, Ray Did Not Respond Ms SEREY, Susan Did Not Respond Mr DISSANAYAKE, Anthony Did Not Respond Mr JACKSON, Timothy Did Not Respond Mr WILLIAMS, James Did Not Respond Mr LARKINS, Russell Did Not Respond Mr BAIRD, Riley See Response Below Mr MORLAND, Mick Did Not Respond Mrs PRVULJ, Sandra No Email Address Provided Four Oaks Ward (2 vacancies, 21 candidates) Candidates Mr. ERLENWEIN, Barry Did Not Respond Mr LIPSKI, Dominik No Email Address Provided Mrs CRESTANI, Rosalie Did Not Respond Miss MIRRA, Natasha No Email Address Provided Mr OATES, Brian See Response Below Mrs BALMES, Shar See Response Below Mr ANDREWS, Chris Did Not Respond Mr BEEBY, Rick No Email Address Provided Mr BAGON, Rod Did Not Respond Mr KLEMMER, Bill Did Not Respond Mr AHMED, Afroz Did Not Respond Mr SARGEANT, Chris See Response Below Mr BARROW, Richard See Response Below Mr TYSZKA, Bart Did Not Respond Miss GILICH, Milla No Email Address Provided Mr LAWLER, Andrew Did Not Respond Mr JURICEVIC, Nicholas Did Not Respond Mr SAMUEL, Lyndon Did Not Respond Mr PALATSIDES, Nikolaous See Response Below Mr GLAZEBROOK, John David No Email Address Provided Mr KAPLON, Rafal Did Not Respond Mayfield Ward (2 vacancies, 18 candidates) Candidates Mrs LOKOT, Suzanne Did Not Respond Miss SAFA, Shabnam Did Not Respond Mrs WALDEN, Jenni See Response Below Mr PUTTA, Aravind See Response Below Mr WARD, Rob Did Not Respond Mr SMITH, Graham Lindsay Did Not Respond Mr CRANE, Colin No Email Address Provided Mr ELVISH, Paul Did Not Respond Ms STAPLEDON, Amanda Did Not Respond Miss HALSALL, Rebecca Did Not Respond Mr BANERJEE, Sid See Response Below Mr BEARDON, Steve See Response Below Mr ROWE, Gary J. Did Not Respond Mr RAJPUT, Parampreet Singh Did Not Respond Mr PATEL, Sepalkumar Did Not Respond Mr CASPERSZ, Hans See Response Below Mr VARGHESE, Jimmy Did Not Respond Mrs KAUR, Kuldeep Did Not Respond River Gum Ward (2 vacancies, 15 candidates) Candidates Mr REXHEPI, Aladin See Response Below Mr HUMPHRIES, Reuben Did Not Respond Mr FONSEKA, Gamini Did Not Respond Mr SACCO, Robert No Email Address Provided Mr ROSARIO, Damien Did Not Respond Mr SMITH, Wayne See Response Below Mrs SKALIARIS, Elizabeth-Rose No Email Address Provided Mrs WISE, Anne-Maree Did Not Respond Mr RAMDANY, Pravin See Response Below Mr SPENCER, Ian Did Not Respond Ms KELEHER, Lynette See Response Below Mr GULZARI, John See Response Below Mr MAHMOOD, Malik Atif Did Not Respond Mr NAYAK, Nagaraj Did Not Respond Mr FLANIGAN, Robert Peter See Response Below Springfield Ward (2 vacancies, 15 candidates) Candidates Mr FLANNERY, Rex Did Not Respond Ms MENDIS, Kasuni See Response Below Mr AZIZ, Sam Did Not Respond Mr NAJIBI, Faisal Did Not Respond Mr GREWAL, Sukhminder Singh No Email Address Provided Ms MAVROUDIS, Rhonda No Email Address Provided Ms HARRISS, Kayla Did Not Respond Mrs GEDYE, Cassandra No Email Address Provided Mr HASSAN, Waleed No Email Address Provided Mr BARGASHOUN, Anthony No Email Address Provided Mr PAGE, Garry Did Not Respond Mr RICHARDSON, Paul Did Not Respond Mr McCORMACK, Rory No Email Address Provided Mrs BERKELMANS, Louise See Response Below Mr ALTER, Stephen Did Not Respond Total candidates for Casey City Council 2016: 84 Q1: What kind of music do you enjoy? Tom Rennick - I am happy to listen to most styles of music, depending on the day depends on my style Glenn Kruithoff - 80's hard rock, contemporary jazz funk and folk hip hop. Riley Baird - Brian Oats - All sorts Shar Balmes - Very much depends on my mood. My appreciation for various genres is vast - I like a heavy, loud beat when I'm cleaning house; light classical at dinner time; pop when I'm cooking; swing/crooning just whenever; love me a bit of country but also like occasional reggae. The only music I don't enjoy is heavy metal or densely hard rock. Chris Sargeant - All wth the exception of perhaps screamer and thrash heavy metal Richard Barrow - Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Acoustic singer-songwriter - a wide range Nikolaous Palatsides - Mostly rock, RnB, and easy listening. I'll enjoy almost anything. Jenni Walden - Singing/concerts Aravind Putta - Soft Classical Sid Banerjee - Country and Pop Steve Beardon - Celtic/popular rock Hans Caspersz - Wide variety Aladin Rexhepi - Country music Wayne Smith - All types Pravin Ramdany - RNB, classical, Jazz Lynette Keleher - R n B, Latin American John Gulzari - Folk & modern english music Rob Flanigan - Rock Kasuni Mendis - World, Pop, Rock Louise Berkelmans - Pop/contemporary /country rock/rock Q2: If you are renominating and have previously served on council, please outline the support your council has provided for the music community during those term/s. Tom Rennick - N/A Glenn Kruithoff - N/A Riley Baird - N/A Brian Oats - I was previously on Council 11 years ago and back then we did have many more events and events featuring music. Bands and choirs were encouraged and supported from our diverse community, many seem to have folded now. I would like to see those events and arts take a more prominent position in the residents leisure activities. Shar Balmes - I served 2008-2012. During that time we endeavoured to support our local music schools and artists by promoting them and hiring them for civic functions and community events. We also planned and approved a wonderful new complex that includes performance theatres, studios and concert venues both indoor and outdoor. Chris Sargeant - N/A Richard Barrow - N/A Nikolaous Palatsides - N/A Jenni Walden - N/A Aravind Putta - N/A Sid Banerjee - N/A Steve Beardon - I have served a few years back. As an outer municipality, we sponsored and encouraged various festivals, invested in arts funding, and encouraged the development of music appreciation across all age groups thru direct investment in infrastructure, grants and the promotion of outdoor concerts, festivals and venues. Hans Caspersz - N/A Aladin Rexhepi - N/A Wayne Smith - I have been on the Casey Council for over 19 years. I'm am the main advocate for the Arts in Casey and have overseen the following: Formation of the 'Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee' The establishment of the Cranbourne & Hallam Community Theatres Initated a Council policy to ensure the Council PAYS all performers for those appearing at Council events Initiated the development of 'Bunjil Place', Casey's new Cultural centre comprising 2 theatres, art gallery, library and outdoor plaza with big screen Initiated a 'Live Music Venue' policy for Casey to assist the establishment of live music venues Initiated the development of 'The Factory', Casey's rehearsal venue which also includes a low hire cost recording studio and band rehearsal spaces Pravin Ramdany - N/A Lynette Keleher - Casey does fairly well to support artists. More can be done though to make more use of existing facilities and more effort can be made to penetrate this sector in this area. There are many struggling emerging artists who get no support from council. My daughter is one of them. John Gulzari - N/A Rob Flanigan - N/A Kasuni Mendis - N/A Louise Berkelmans - I am a huge supporter of the arts. Casey Council is about to deliver a $125 million cultural centre. With a 800 seat theatre, multi purpose space, library, cafe, open air perormance space and civic centre. We pride ourselves on providing platforms for local artists to perform. I have been in performing arts and music for 25 years. One of my main goals on council is to support local artists. Q3: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing musicians in your municipality? Tom Rennick - Limited number of live venues, Musicians have to travel either to CBD or other councils to preform live Glenn Kruithoff - Opportunity for public performance and recognition in order to develop their skill and receive mentoring support and feedback. The proliferation of self promotion on online music and video streaming sites has provided opportunity to budding musicians to gain far reaching awareness of their talent. However local recognition and opportunity can often be lacking. Councils are uniquely placed to provide local musicians with such opportunity and play their part in promoting local talent. Riley Baird - There aren't enough free venues for musicians to perform in. Furthermore, you're not allowed to busk in Casey without a $120 permit. Brian Oats - There is only one live venue that I'm aware of and even the Hallam hotel is not the place it was. I think we need to start having music in our open spaces on a regular basis to encourage residents to take more interest again. Shar Balmes - Until the above-mentioned venue is completed we lack performance venues. Chris Sargeant - Venues, remuneration and publicity Richard Barrow - We need more rehearsal and performance venues. Nikolaous Palatsides - The size, and the cultural and architectural patchwork of the City of Casey causes many different issues to emerge and this requires planning that addresses that diversity well. Jenni Walden - I believe the lack of publicity of events or organisations in our municipality is a massive issue and should be focused on more in the future Aravind Putta - There is a big surge of talented Musicians and we do not have enough venues, funds and not getting enough exposure. Sid Banerjee - Fund Allocation with no dedicated and specified grants. To get a grant, a budding musician has to tick all the boxes that another non-musical individual or organisation would have to in an appeal process. - Lack of proper infrastructure - Too many unsung heroes with very limited exposure Steve Beardon - Pokies have had a major negative impact upon live music. Live music is struggling to find suitable venues, and the industry and development of talent is suffering as a result. Hans Caspersz - Lack of venues Aladin Rexhepi - Having a platform to perform to the public. Wayne Smith - Lack of paid performance opportunities. Lack of suitable venues - small, medium & large Pravin Ramdany - Copyright Lynette Keleher - Lack of support and opportunities. There are some artists who get council gigs but they tend to be the same people. The schools should be linked in to council. John Gulzari - Not enough support finiancially and morally. Rob Flanigan - Kasuni Mendis - Lack of awareness by the larger community as to the work of musicians. Louise Berkelmans - Lack of venues. Low pay Q4: What do you consider to be the biggest issues facing live music venues in your municipality? Tom Rennick - limited venues Glenn Kruithoff - Security of venues and balancing the growing pressure on venues to take greater responsibility over negative behaviour of patrons. - Development surrounding music venues that infringe on their hours of operation and music activities. Riley Baird - It is difficult for them to find the right balance between providing their services and dealing with noise regulations. Brian Oats - I can only assume that there is insufficient interest here at present. Shar Balmes - We have several small venues here, so based on the popularity and advertising of an event parking can be an issue. I don't know what fees, applications or permissions are required by Council for concerts etc - that could be an invoked and complicated process. Chris Sargeant - Quantity of them ... The only one I know of is the Hallam Hotel Richard Barrow - Possibly the lure of pokie revenue over live music revenue. Nikolaous Palatsides - Population growth and the ensuing cultural and demographic changes that follow. Cultural preferences, or objections, around live music venues are also an agent of change impacting upon our local venues. Jenni Walden - Live music venues in our municipality that can hold large audiences are minimal and again need to be made more accessible to our musicians. Aravind Putta - Availability of venues for the live events. Sid Banerjee - Very limited in no. - Lack of proper marketing boost - Lack of updated acoustics and technology - Technicians and technical support are, more often than not, too costly to afford Steve Beardon - Cash flow. The revenue generated through gigs, is not consistant compared to gaming machine venues. Those venues who have decided not to offer gaming, are not competing on the same level playing field, and often struggle to attract large crowds, in a market where disposable income is shrinking. Hans Caspersz - Orderly patrionage Aladin Rexhepi - Security and Crowd control, Drugs. Wayne Smith - Licensing and operting laws Pravin Ramdany - youth and crime, it is not a good investments while Casey crime rates keep increasing. Lynette Keleher - There aren't many. There needs to be changes to planning and by laws to encourage more nightlife in Casey. It is virtually non existent except for a few venues John Gulzari - Not enough of them Rob Flanigan - There are none Kasuni Mendis - Reaching into other demographics in terms of age and ethnicity. Louise Berkelmans - Noise complaints. Q5: Are you aware of the agent of change principle, how it applies to venues and how your council can use the principle to support venues in your area? Tom Rennick - Yes Glenn Kruithoff - Yes Riley Baird - Yes Brian Oats - Yes Shar Balmes - Yes Chris Sargeant - Yes Richard Barrow - No Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes Jenni Walden - Yes Aravind Putta - Yes Sid Banerjee - Yes Steve Beardon - No Hans Caspersz - No Aladin Rexhepi - No Wayne Smith - Yes Pravin Ramdany - Yes Lynette Keleher - Yes John Gulzari - Yes Rob Flanigan - No Kasuni Mendis - No Louise Berkelmans - No Q6: If elected, would you be willing to undertake a music audit to identify your music community? Tom Rennick - Need more information Glenn Kruithoff - Yes Riley Baird - Yes Brian Oats - Yes Shar Balmes - Yes Chris Sargeant - Need more information Richard Barrow - Yes Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes Jenni Walden - Yes Aravind Putta - Need more information Sid Banerjee - Need more information Steve Beardon - Yes Hans Caspersz - Yes Aladin Rexhepi - Need more information Wayne Smith - Yes Pravin Ramdany - Yes Lynette Keleher - Yes John Gulzari - Yes Rob Flanigan - Yes Kasuni Mendis - Yes Louise Berkelmans - Yes Q7:Would you then support the development of a music strategy in your municipality? Tom Rennick - Yes Glenn Kruithoff - Yes Riley Baird - Yes Brian Oats - Yes Shar Balmes - Yes Chris Sargeant - Yes Richard Barrow - Yes Nikolaous Palatsides - Yes Jenni Walden - Yes Aravind Putta - Yes Sid Banerjee - Yes Steve Beardon - Yes Hans Caspersz - Yes Aladin Rexhepi - Yes Wayne Smith - Yes Pravin Ramdany - Yes Lynette Keleher - Yes John Gulzari - Yes Rob Flanigan - Need more information Kasuni Mendis - Yes Louise Berkelmans - Yes Q8: What initiatives is your municipality currently undertaking to support music? Tom Rennick - Not enough Glenn Kruithoff - Casey council run a number of live events throughout the year specifically to promote local music. This includes the support of school based music performance through to regular larger scale outdoor music events during the summer. There is also the provision of access to music workshops by local residents and the opportunity to be involved in council sponsored bands and ensembles. Riley Baird - At present, council makes life difficult for musicians. If elected, I aim to try to fix these problems (see my response to Q5). Brian Oats - Nothing that I am aware of, the current Council has been hostile to and likes to remain isolated from their community, until a couple weeks ago Shar Balmes - As I am not currently serving on Council, or integrally involved I the music community (I'm an appreciators rather than a participant) I am unaware of current initiatives. Chris Sargeant - The biggest is the construction of an 800 seat theatre... I envisage some pretty wonderful opportunities for musos in the future Richard Barrow - Ongoing Freeza gigs. Creation of a major performing arts facility. Active Grants promotion. Nikolaous Palatsides - I don't know the detail to answer this, however, at festivals and public events live music is often supported by grants from the Council. Jenni Walden - The construction of Bunjil place is a fantastic undertaking by our municipality and will provide the community and local talent with a fantastic venue. Aravind Putta - At the moment there are regular music events and gigs for young people. Sid Banerjee - I am not aware of any specific initiative that the City of Casey council have currently in place that support music directly. Most of its grants are generic and more community organisation based. Steve Beardon - Casey has recently invested in a new cultural arts cent