The AMA is an active member of COSBOA which has initiated the Cyber Wardens program, now available to all AMA members. Continue reading
Category Archives: News
Spectrum Update: WRC Agenda Item 1.5
25th August 2023
The World Radiocommunications Conference will be held later this year (WRC-23) and will as usual consider a wide range of telecommunications and spectrum management issues.
There is one agenda item of particular interest to the music products industry, item 1.5 relating to the 470-694 MHz frequency band in Region 1 (Europe / Africa). This covers the frequency range (520 to 694 MHz) currently available for broadcast in Australia, and devices such as wireless microphones. Continue reading
Creative Australia Launched
24th August, 2023
Today in Sydney, Minister for the Arts Tony Burke launched Creative Australia, the rebranded and restructured Australia Council for the Arts, now incorporating:
- Creative Partnerships Australia (supporting philanthropic contributions to the arts)
- The Australian Cultural Fund
- Music Australia, a new entity established “to support and promote the Australian contemporary music industry to increase discoverability and develop markets and audiences.”
- Creative Workplaces, a new entity established “promote fair, safe, and respectful workplaces for Australian artists and arts workers.”
TSO Offers Scholarship for Piano Tuners & Technicians
23rd August 2023
A recent article in The Guardian highlighted the shortage of piano tuners and technicians in Australia, which has a talented and hard working but ageing workforce. The AMA has been aware of this and looking for solutions for some time, led by members such as Yamaha and Kawai that see the need for workforce development in this area. Continue reading
National Retail Association and Australian Music Association Form Powerful Alliance
20th July 2023
The National Retail Association, Australia’s most representative retail industry organisation, and the Australian Music Association, the renowned industry body for the music products sector, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership aimed at supporting, informing and representing the retailers and wholesaler’s landscape. This exciting collaboration brings together two industry leaders with a shared vision to support and represent members of the Retail Industry.
Integrate 2023
19th July 2023
Integrate: 30th August – 1st September 2023 @ ICC, Sydney
Integrate is Australia’s premier annual AV and Integration trade show. This event is a hub of activity for local and global brands to showcase solutions and products to AV professionals, integrators, technicians and corporate end-users, meet with qualified buyers and distributors, as well as the nation’s leading AV education platform designed to help business harness the latest AV innovations to create immersive, meaningful experiences. Continue reading
Australian Musician Changes Ownership
19th July 2023
On July 1, 2023, Australian Musician entered a new phase in its long and proud history, changing ownership from the Australian Music Association (which has published the magazine since 1995) to its editor and magazine co-founder Greg Phillips (trading as Mediaville). Continue reading
Senate Inquiry into the National Cultural Policy
Updated 19th July, 2023
The Senate References Committee for Environment and Communications is holding an inquiry into the National Cultural Policy. The AMA has written submissions to the initial consultation, and to this inquiry, offering constructive suggestions for policies that would benefit members and progress the AMA’s interest in more music makers. Continue reading
Vale Ray Partridge
27th June 2023
It is with sadness we share the news of the passing of Ray Partridge. Continue reading
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