Music Australia

Music Australia is the Australian Government’s national body dedicated to strengthening and growing contemporary Australian music. Established within Creative Australia, Music Australia invests in artists, industry development and strategic initiatives that build a sustainable, globally connected music sector.

They work across artistic creation, education, research, audience growth and market expansion to ensure Australian music thrives both domestically and internationally.

What Music Australia Does

They deliver targeted investment and national coordination to support the full music ecosystem. Its work includes:

• Growing the market for contemporary Australian music
• Investing in the creation and development of original music
• Supporting song writing and recording initiatives in schools
• Coordinating access to live music venues for bands and solo artists
• Developing new co-investment agreements with states, territories and industry
• Establishing Community Music Hubs in high-density living areas

Through strategic partnerships and sector-wide collaboration, they strengthen pathways for artists at every career stage.

Key Areas of Focus

Music Australia’s strategic priorities span the breadth of the industry, including:

• First Nations investment
• Artist development
• Industry development
• Music education
• Audience and market development
• Research and data collection
• Discoverability and promotion
• Policy development
• Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA)
• Environmental and social governance (ESG)

These focus areas ensure that Australian music remains innovative, inclusive and internationally competitive.

Delivery Partners

They work with a network of delivery partners who receive investment to provide services and programs across the industry. These partners include:

• The Push
• Association of Artist Managers (AAM)
• Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR)
• Live and Local
• Sounds Australia
• Green Music Australia

Through these collaborations, they strengthen industry capability, professional development and export growth.

Research & Evidence-Based Investment

Research is central to Music Australia’s work. The organisation commissions and contributes to major research projects that:

• Survey public perceptions and participation in music
• Analyse consumption habits and audience behaviour
• Benchmark industry data
• Inform evidence-based funding strategies
• Support policy development and industry debate

This research helps define the music industry’s cultural and economic contribution while guiding long-term national investment decisions.

Why Music Australia Matters

• National body dedicated to contemporary Australian music
• Investment in artist creation and development
• Strong focus on First Nations leadership and inclusion
• Strategic partnerships across industry and government
• Research-driven policy and funding decisions

Connect with Music Australia

To learn more about initiatives, partnerships and funding priorities, visit Music Australia’s offficial website.