Page Text: Make Music Day 2022 – Update for Members
The AMA is well into planning for 2022 Make Music Day. A free DIY event, for the people by the people, cries out for musicians of all genres and standards to Create Your Own Stage. CALL TO ACTION: Find your simple guide to MMD |Plan your event / participation | Register your event | Contact us
Federal Budget 2022-23
The Federal Budget, announced on 29th March 2022, included some changes to tax breaks for businesses. The instant asset write off has not been extended, meaning businesses will have to have installed or be using new equipment by June 30, 2023 to claim full expensing. A new Technology Investment Boost will provide a 20% bonus […]
NAMM’s ‘Believe in Music’ focuses on the Australian industry
In January 2022, a panel of industry leaders from the Australian Music Association participated in a discussion for NAMM’s Believe in Music series. Rob Walker (AMA), Anthony Ursino (Macron Music / AMA President), Warrick Baker (Kawai / AMA Vice President) and Michael Jago (Link Audio / AMA Treasurer) took an in-depth look at the post-pandemic […]
AMA Appoints New Executive Officer
The Australian Music Association is pleased to announce that at the last executive committee meeting it appointed Alex Masso as the new Executive Officer of the AMA. Alex will replace our longest serving EO, Rob Walker and the executive believes Alex will do a great job taking over where Rob left off.
AMA Office Bearers for 2021-22 Elected | Anthony Ursino elected President
At an executive committee meeting following the 2021 AGM , new office bearers were elected for the 2021-22 year. Anthony Ursino, proprietor of Macron Music (NSW & VIctoria) was unanimously elected president. Anthony said; “ I am honoured and privileged to take on the role as president of the AMA. When I joined I wanted […]
2021 Annual General Meeting | Election of Executive Committee
The forty fifth Annual General Meeting of the association was held on November 23 via teleconference for the second year running due the pandemic restrictions. Among the business considered was receiving nominations for the 2021-22 executive committee. As nominations did not exceed positions available the following candidates were elected; Wholesale Mat Taylor, Yamaha Music Tony […]
How Can the Industry be Involved with Music for All Charity?
Making Music Changes Lives How to Participate CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT The Music for All board is committed to supporting access to music-making opportunities so that our communities are enriched by engaging music participation. As the industry’s peak body, and one of the driving forces behind Music for All, the Australian Music Association is […]
AMA 2021 Annual General Meeting | November 23 – 2pm Online
The 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held on November 23, 2021 at 2pm. Members can register to attend the AGM which will be held via teleconfering until Thursday, 18 November by CLICKING HERE Members can also vie the AGM Agenda and Financial statements in the members only area area of the website CLICK HERE […]
AMA Member’s Survey Provides Good Insights
Members and others have confirmed to the executive committee the key roles members expect the AMA to play in the industry, by participating in the September survey. These include provision of statistics, events, communications, and importantly its advocacy efforts representing the interests of members. Nearly half the members responded to the survey, which provided a […]