Welcome to the Australian Music Association

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.

SOUND SUMMIT AUSTRALIA BRINGS AUSTRALIA’S MUSIC TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN MELBOURNE THIS SEPTEMBER

  Australia’s music makers, synth enthusiasts, DJs, producers and gear obsessives will come together at Melbourne’s Howler on Sunday 13 September for Sound Summit 2026 – a new community-focused event […]

Vale Larry Linkin

29th August 2026 NAMM’s former President and CEO, Larry Linkin, passed away peacefully this week. Link served as NAMM’s President and CEO from 1980 to 2001, led the association through […]

Prepare for card surcharges ending 1 October

20th August 2026 From 1 October 2026, retailers will no longer be able to add a card surcharge when customers pay using eftpos, Visa, Mastercard or American Express cards. This […]

FY26 data shows low units, stable value

20th August 2026 The latest import data shows the lowest quarter in years by units, a drop on short and medium term measures, although total value is close to the […]

Business & Consumer Surveys Now Open

The AMA’s business survey and consumer survey are open for responses in August 2026.

PRS Guitars Appoints D’Addario Australia as Exclusive Distributor of PRS in Australia

D’Addario Australia and PRS Guitars are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership that will see D’Addario Australia become the exclusive distributor of PRS Guitars, Amplifiers and Accessories in Australia, […]

Exporter Funding (MAICC): FY26-27 Round 1 Open

The Music Australia International Conference Contribution (MAICC) provides funding of up to $5000 to attend important international showcase events and trade shows to pursue export development strategies. Businesses producing Australian […]

MUSIC FOR ALL 2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS ROUND OPENS JULY 15

MUSIC FOR ALL 2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS ROUND OPENS JULY 15 The AMA’s partner charity Music for All is pleased to announce that the 2026 round of Community and School Grants […]

Market Report 2025 Executive Summary

Annual Market Report 2025 | Go to the latest release |

Nominations Open For 2026 AMA Awards

28th May 2026 The Australian Music Association presents a limited number of awards each year recognising substantial and valued contributions and achievements in the Australian music products industry. In addition […]