New AMA President

17th October 2024

At the Australian Music Association’s Annual General Meeting for 2024, Megan Stapleton (Hal Leonard Australia) was elected President of the association. Outgoing President, Cameron Leitch, will be taking leave from his role at Soundbay and did not renominate for the Executive Committee or the role of President, which he has held for the past year.

Megan Stapleton has worked in the music industry for over 15 years and is currently the General Manager at Hal Leonard Australia. She is also a Bass Trombone player and spends most of her spare time in the community music scene. She is the founder and conductor of the Moonee Valley Community Choir. Megan is also the President of Moonee Valley Brass, President of the Victorian Bands’ League and Executive Officer of the National Band Council of Australia.

Megan has been on the AMA board for several years and played a vital role in several projects, including internal work on governance and policy, Make Music Day and the AMA’s advocacy for music education and music making in Australia.

Outgoing President Cameron Leitch has also played a pivotal role in the AMA for several years, both as President for the past year and with his ‘big picture’ approach and strategic thinking. Cameron has at various times led the board through strategic planning processes, focused the association’s attention on consumer law, played a key role in new projects including the Summit and State of the Industry Report, and looked for solutions to industry issues.

Craig Johnson (Keyboard Corner) was appointed to a casual vacancy at the board meeting on 16th October, 2024. Craig is returning to the board after several years away, having served as President and Treasurer in the past.

The Executive Committee now consists of:

  • Megan Stapleton (Hal Leonard Australia), President
  • Warrick Baker (Kawai Australia), Vice President
  • Michael Jago (Link Audio), Treasurer
  • Sion Boomsma (Fine Music)
  • Nick Boron (Modern Musician)
  • Tony Burn (The Resource Corporation)
  • Aaron Hill (Yamaha Music Australia)
  • Graham Hoskins (Concept Music)
  • Craig Johnson (Keyboard Corner / KC’s Rock Shop)
  • Angus Marshall (Fender Music Australia)
  • Matt Walsham (Roland Corporation Australia)