The Australian Reception is a great opportunity for those attending the NAMM Show (from Australia) to take an hour in the middle of the show and connect informally with colleagues. Continue reading
Category Archives: News
Initial response to the NSW Music and Arts Education and Training Report
The report from the Joint Standing Committee on Music and Arts Education and Training is over 200 pages long. This is an initial response to the report from AMA Executive Officer, Alex Masso. Continue reading
NSW Music and Arts Education and Training Report Released
12th December 2024
A once-in-a-generation parliamentary inquiry into music education has released its report today, with a wide range of recommendations to advance music and arts education and training in New South Wales. Continue reading
Cultural Tax Reform Summit in NSW
12th December 2024
NSW Minister for Music and the Arts, John Graham, has announced a ‘tax summit’ focused on the ‘arts and creative industries’. The Cultural Tax Reform Summit will look at taxation on major prizes such as the Archibald Prize, and proposals from APRA AMCOS for a tax rebate for live music, and from Live Performance Australia to develop tax incentives for live music and theatre productions. Continue reading
New Occupation Codes
The ABS has released its replacement to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), now known as the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). The major change appears to be largely be driven but the discontinuation of cooperation with New Zealand, but there are changes to occupations, codes, terminology and language, and some of the structure of the codes. Continue reading
Music Therapy Funding Cut
28th November 2024
Under recently legislated changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), funding has been cut for music therapy and art therapy. The premise of the changes is that these therapies lack the evidence basis for improving the functional capacity of people with disabilities. Continue reading
Winarch Group Releases Live Music Census
28th November 2024
The cost of living, transport and toilet queues are holding back live music, with 74% of respondents in the second annual Live Music Census saying they want ticket prices to be more affordable, while 50% want venues closer to home and 59% (mostly women) had concerns about toilet queues at events. The report found that the suitability and location of live music infrastructure was a concern, but also an opportunity to improve attendance at live music events.
AMA Summit to Return in 2025
25th November, 2024
The AMA Industry Leadership Summit held in October was a success, and the AMA board has set its intentions for the 2025 event. “We set out to create an event that would attract the industry’s leaders to discuss issues, network, hear from expert guest speakers and advance the AMA’s work” said Executive Officer Alex Masso, “the Summit achieved those things and we definitely reached our target audience and attendance target.” Continue reading
NAMM Foundation Funding & New Partners for Make Music Day
25th November 2024
We are proud to announce the support of the NAMM Foundation as well as two new partners, I Heart Songwriting Club and Together Sing, for Make Music Day 2025. Continue reading
Scam alert: ‘AMA distribution list’
November 2024
Several members have reported receiving an email asking ‘Are you interested in obtaining the latest Distribution/Members List.’ from the Australian Music Association. Continue reading
