Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I’d like to bring in artists from overseas and want to get approval from the AMA.
A. You need to talk to the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) – www.meaa.org or 1300 730 543


Q. I have written a song and want to know what to do about rights, etc.
A. Contact / read about APRA AMCOS www.apraamcos.com.au


Q. I am looking for a reputable music publisher. I have written a new song and the arrangement is also being prepared. I would like to get published widely and in various formats.0
A. The organisation that would give you the best advice would be AMPAL – the Australian Music Publishers Association, you will find their information at www.ampal.com.au


Q. I am looking for a instrumental/vocal music tutor
A. We do not publish a directory of music teachers. Here are a few ways to find someone:


Q. I am looking for information about the Retail award I should be under and what that award consists of.
A. Contact the Australian Retailers Association – www.retail.org.au or 1300 368 041


Q. I am pursuing a career in the music industry, what positions do you have available?
A. Job listings are provided by the AMA, although those listings are rarely for the AMA itself. When we hear about a job listing, you will find it on our job vacancies page and shared on LinkedIn and Twitter


Q. Does the Australian Music Association represent the music recording industry in Australia?
A. No. AMA represents the musical products industry (Instruments & techmology), not the recorded music industry in Australia. The key contacts are ARIA (representing record companies) AIR (representing independent record companies) and the closest equivalent to the AMA is AMRA (representing Australian recorded music retailers).