26th October 2022
The Victorian Shadow Minister for Education David Hodgett MP has announced the Victorian Liberals’ Music Education Policy as part of the Victorian election campaign. Continue reading
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Member Update: October 2022 Federal Budget
26th October 2022
The first budget of the Albanese Government was handed down yesterday. There are several initiatives that interact with AMA members’ interests. Continue reading
Member Update: CITES (Pernambuco)
26th October 2022
The UN Secretariat for CITES has now issued its final assessment of listing proposals, recommending that the CITES parties reject the proposal at CoP19. These recommendations are not binding, but they are influential. Continue reading
Amber Technology announces new General Manager – Integrated Solutions
21st October 2022
| Amber Technology has announce the appointment of Nathan Brady as General Manager for Integrated Solutions. This appointment replaces the current General Manager Richard Neale, who is retiring from the business from 1 January 2023. Nathan will be commencing with Amber Technology in November, which facilitates a managed and comprehensive transition.
Nathan joins Amber from CMI Music and Audio, where he was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing since 2018. Nathan had been with CMI for over 16 years in total, across multiple sales management roles in both Sydney and Melbourne during his tenure. |
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Milestone for NAMM’s Oral History Project
| NAMM’s Oral History Program, led by Music Historian Dan Del Fiorentino, has hit a significant milestone with its 5000th interview. This special edition features Kevin McGinty, famed audio engineer, and Front of House for the Grand Ole Opry. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tennessee. |  |
Scam Alert: “Giving Away A Piano”
We are aware of a scam involving (or claiming to involve) pianos, it has been going around for some time but we have noticed more of this recently and heard from several members about receiving these emails. Continue reading
Announcement: NAMM Foundation Supports Make Music Day 2023
The Australian Music Association (AMA) has been named as one of 23 music-making organizations around the world to receive a grant from the NAMM Foundation. With this support, the AMA will continue its campaign to celebrate and promote music making, centred around Make Music Day on 21st June.
“Programs supported by The NAMM Foundation, including a grant to the Australian Music Association, advance music learning for people of all ages and abilities,” said Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director of The NAMM Foundation, “Together, we advance a more musical world based on a shared belief that music is a force for good and connections in our world.” The grants serve to underscore the Foundation’s mission to advance participation in music making and offer quality access to all people.
“The AMA and the NAMM Foundation share a commitment to supporting, encouraging and promoting music making, here and around the world,” said Alex Masso, Executive Officer of the AMA, “Make Music Day is about bringing people together to make music and to celebrate, promote and advocate for the value of music in our lives. We are excited to get started on this project with support from the NAMM Foundation.”
Since 1994, The NAMM Foundation and the NAMM Market Development department have reinvested $201 million dollars to fulfill the organization’s vision to support music education and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. The grants reflect the generosity of all NAMM members and private donors and their ongoing support for the industry’s annual gathering at The NAMM show.
For additional information about the organization and project, please contact:
Alex Masso, Executive Officer, Australian Music Association
0424 902 321 | alex.masso@australianmusic.asn.au
About the Australian Music Association
The Australian Music Association (AMA) represents and furthers the interests of the Music Products industry which is a network of wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and associated services for musical instruments, print music, consumer pro audio & lighting and music technology. Its mission is to be the voice of the music products industry and grow music making in Australia. The AMA is the producer of Melbourne Guitar Show, publisher of Australian Musician, and coordinator of Make Music Day in Australia. For more information about the AMA please visit www.australianmusic.asn.au
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 15,000 member companies and individual members around the world. The Foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org
MEMBER UPDATE: CITES
14th September 2022
In July 2022 we asked members for feedback about the proposals to this year’s CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP19). The relevant proposals are Ipe (p. 102), Dalbergia Sissoo (p.110), Pernambuco (p. 116), and Khaya (p. 121).
The AMA consulted with members that deal with these materials, focusing mostly on Pernambuco, also on Dalbergia sissoo and Khaya. Continue reading
DW Joins Roland
13th September 2022
Yesterday Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop Inc. announced an agreement for Roland to buy all remaining DW shares. The iconic drum company will join Roland as a standalone unit, bringing together their expertise and reach in both acoustic and electronic drums and percussion. Continue reading
Melbourne Guitar Show Exhibitor Bookings
| Melbourne Guitar Show is back! On 4-5 March 2023 the industry will reconvene at Caulfield Racecourse for the Australian Music Association’s flagship event.
After a preferential booking period for members, general exhibitor bookings are now open. Businesses and individuals may exhibit at the show, and exhibits are welcomed by;
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For more information, download the General Prospectus
To discuss exhibiting at the show, contact us.
AMA members receive a discount on exhibitor bookings (see the members version of the prospectus for pricing), in addition to the other member benefits. Read more about membership, contact us, or apply for membership.
