Warrick Baker first entered the Australian music industry in electronic organ retail in 1989, and has remained focused on keyboard and piano instruments ever since, working with some of the Queensland’s leading stores. After 20 years in retail, Warrick moved into wholesale, finding a fit for his experience, expertise, and enduring advocacy of music education as Kawai Australia’s Business Manager. He joined the AMA executive in 2013, and remains a proud, vocal supporter of the Australian music industry.

Michael started Link Audio in 2015 as the exclusive Australian distributor for PreSonus. With over 30 years experience in the music industry, Michael has worked in retail, wholesale, international management roles in Australia & Europe, and even product development of digital mixers. He started in retail in the mid 1980’s at Paul Haywards Music Centre, and Brashs.  He then moved into wholesale with Electric Factory, and in 1997 was appointed the GM of Music Link. In 2002, Michael launched Behringer Australia (a wholly owned subsidiary of Behringer Holdings Ltd), which led to an international management role in 2009 covering Behringer Europe and Russia. Today as the owner of Link Audio, he distributes PreSonus, Waldorf, SPL, Apogee Electronics, and Gravity Stands.

Tony has only ever worked in the music industry – or at least hung around other people who did. He has worked in retail for various companies in the UK including Harrods of Knightsbridge. From there he went into wholesale for Roland UK and another spell in retail before moving to Melbourne. Whilst here he has worked for Brashs, Bernie’s Musicland and Music Junction/Billy Hydes before joining The Resource Corporation.

TRC was formed by Tony & Jenny Hosking to take over the import Konig & Meyer stands. Since then they have added other professional lines for the music, audio and AV industries including: ARX, Eurocable, LinkOmnimount, Schill, Optogate and have distribution deals with Kramer Electronics, Sony and HH Electronics.

Tony is also a member of the board of the industry’s charity Soundhouse Music Alliance.

Aaron’s career progression from frontline music retail to Business Planning Specialist at Yamaha Music Australia, has helped develop a comprehensive insight into the industry from a wide array of perspectives. As a member of the Australian Music Association (AMA) board, Aaron is dedicated to fostering growth in community programs for musicians and improving communication between distributors and retailers. Additionally, Aaron’s active role in the music community as an audio engineer not only strengthens his connection to, and understanding of the industry but also enhances his ability to contribute to its innovation and vitality.

Graham Hoskins has worked in the music retail since leaving school so has 43 years experience in the industry. He is the owner/operator of Concept Musical Instruments in Wembley WA which he established in 1980.

Graham was one of the first retailers elected to the AMA Executive Committee when the constitution was first changed to allow retailers to sit in 1997. He served on the AMA Committee for an extended period of time and was the Chair of the AMAC Committee for many years and was also the first retailer to hold the office of President in 1999.

Musically, Graham’s background is as trombone player. He played professionally after leaving school and was the resident Bass Trombone with the Opera & Arts Orchestras for some years and also played on a casual basis for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) and also as a freelance session player for many touring acts. Highlights of Graham’s playing career include playing for Dame Margot Fontaine, John Farnham, The Supremes, The Bee Gees. He no longer plays but can sometimes still be heard droning on his didgeridoo in his backyard. Concept Music is a full range store with a strong focus on electric, acoustic and bass guitars, as well as keyboards, brass and woodwind, electronic drums. He also serves on a Schools Music Trust which is involved in fundraising for several Perth Music Schools.

Angus is an experienced Retail Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry, both in retail and wholesale. A skilled guitar player, teacher and home studio based composer, with a Diploma Music Performance/Music & Media Studies specialising in Music Performance & Media from JMC Academy. Angus has over 15 year MI sales experience and has worked in sales, marketing, product development, business development roles and Director of Regional Sales for Fender Music Australia, before moving into the General Manager role in 2024.

Matt Walsham has had a life dedicated to music and the music industry, both here and across the Tasman.   His industry experience started with 16 years on the retail side; traversing roles in retail sales, retail management and eventually as Category Buyer (Guitar) for NZ Rockshops.   A tap on the shoulder from Roland Corporation Australia brought Matt to Australia in 2016 where he currently serves as General Manager.   Matt remains an active guitar player on the Sydney cover band circuit.

Alex has a strong background in the industry having worked for the Music Council of Australia and as a music educator at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music and privately. Alex is a respected Sydney jazz musician, best known as drummer and co-leader of ARIA Award winning band The Vampires. He is also a strong music education advocate and Chair of leading jazz presenting organisation, SIMA. Alex was appointed as AMA Executive Officer in 2022.

Alex represents the AMA on the Music Education: Right From The Start advisory group, COSBOA Members Roundtables, and international collaborations including the International Coalition, CITES music stakeholders, and Make Music Day organisers.

The Executive Officer is an appointed role and therefore not an elected member of the committee but serves as Secretary of the Association.