Australian Music Association is the industry body for the music products sector – wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and associated services for musical instruments, pro audio, print music, lighting and computer music.

At an executive committee meeting following the 2021 AGM , new office bearers were elected for the 2021-22 year. Anthony Ursino, proprietor of Macron Music (NSW & VIctoria) was unanimously elected president. Anthony said; “ I am honoured and privileged to take on the role as president of the AMA. When I joined I wanted […]

The forty fifth Annual General Meeting of the association was held on November 23 via teleconference for the second year running due the pandemic restrictions. Among the business considered was receiving nominations for the 2021-22 executive committee. As nominations did not exceed positions available the following candidates were elected; Wholesale Mat Taylor, Yamaha Music Tony […]

Making Music Changes Lives How to Participate CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT The Music for All board is committed to supporting access to music-making opportunities so that our communities are enriched by engaging music participation. As the industry’s peak body, and one of the driving forces behind Music for All, the Australian Music Association is […]

The 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held on November 23, 2021 at 2pm. Members can register to attend the AGM which will be held via teleconfering until Thursday, 18 November by CLICKING HERE Members can also vie the AGM Agenda and Financial statements in the members only area area of the website CLICK HERE […]

Members and others have confirmed to the executive committee the key roles members expect the AMA to play in the industry, by participating in the September survey. These include provision of statistics, events, communications, and importantly its advocacy efforts representing the interests of members. Nearly half the members responded to the survey, which provided a […]

Music Retail opens in NSW, to be followed by Victoria & ACT Music retail is set to open its doors in NSW next week followed by Victoria & ACT under State Roadmaps out of COVID restrictions. Many members face the challenges brought about by the new health orders relating to Authorised Workers only working on […]

Interested persons wishing to enquire about the part-time role of executive officer can do so via email to info@australianmusic.asn.au or dowload the AMA Executive Officer – Position Description An Application for the role can be made by clicking HERE.   After first being appointed to the AMA in 1990, Rob Walker will hand over the […]

(Melbourne, VIctoria – October 5, 2021) — The Australian Music Association has been named a grant recipient of The NAMM Foundation. The organization was selected as one of 25 music-making organizations to receive a grant to fund vital programs that provide access to music-making opportunities across a variety of different communities and demographics. “Programs supported by […]

The State & Federal Governments have now announced various cash funding for employees and small businesses that have been affected by the current Lockdowns. COVID-19 Disaster Payment This scheme provides $375 per week for those workers who have lost between 8 and less than 20 hours’ work, or have lost a full day of work, […]

Make Music Day 2021 saw Australians play music on stages, in the streets, in their homes and more. From the Sydney Symphony and music legends like Kate Ceberano to community groups, schools and solo acts, heaps of  Australians got into the Make Music Day spirit. Check out our highlights reel You can see a full […]