Category Archives: News

Pernambuco Compromise at CITES CoP20

8th December 2025

An international conference considering the regulation of endangered flora and fauna has reached a compromise on a proposal that would have severely impacted users of stringed-instrument bows containing pernambuco wood. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international movement of many listed species, and proposals can be made by any country that is a party to the Convention at the Conference of the Parties held every three years. CITES CoP20 concludes today in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Continue reading →

#AUSIFY Your Algo

November 2025

It’s Australian Music Month and the Ausify campaign is here to invite you to dive in and discover more Australian music. Like tracks, save playlists, and generate social assets, all in the name of supporting local artists and shaping your algorithm. The more you discover, the more momentum Australian music gains.

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AMA @ Music China

The AMA will be on the ground at this year’s Music China, from 22nd-25th October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Alex Masso, AMA CEO, will represent the association, meet with Australian delegates, and promote the Australian industry and Australian made products.

This year’s presence will be the first of its kind for the AMA, presenting as an exhibitor at a major international trade show. The project is inspired by the coordinated approach taken by Sounds Australia for Australian music, motivated by the AMA’s own members’ involvement in this show, and supported by Music Australia and Music China. Continue reading →

Consumer Survey

22nd September, 2025

The Australian Music Association is trialling a new survey to supplement its State of the Industry Report with consumer perspectives. The AMA Consumer Survey is open for another week, closing on Friday 26th September 2025.

The survey is functionally anonymous, no responses will be matched to personal information for any purpose, but survey respondents can choose to provide contact details and enter into the draw to win a $250 voucher from their favourite AMA member store. The winner will be drawn after the survey has closed.

The survey will be analysed by the AMA’s Alex Masso. All personal information shared with the AMA is subject to its Privacy Policy.

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New LIPD Licence

5th September 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its response to the consultation on the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2025.

Summary:

  • The instrument will commence on 1 October 2025.
  • There is no major change to the way users of wireless audio devices interact with the LIPD Licence, other than
  • Wireless multi-channel audio systems (WMAS) are now covered by the LIPD licence in the 520–694 MHz range

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