Australian Music Association is the industry body for the music products sector – wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and associated services for musical instruments, pro audio, print music, lighting and computer music.
The future of television, and the 600MHz band
The federal government has opened a consultation on the future of free-to-air television in Australia. The discussion paper directly raises the question of a second digital dividend and the impact […]
2026 AMA Awards Announced
14th October 2026 The Australian Music Association Awards for 2026 were presented to three distinguished members of the music products industry on Monday at the Industry Leadership Summit in Sydney. […]
Time for Music: NSW Government Releases 10-year Plan for Music Education
25th September, 2026 NSW Minister for Education, Pru Car, has released the highly anticipated 10-Year Plan for music education in NSW, Time For Music. Read the plan Music education advocates […]
SOUND SUMMIT AUSTRALIA BRINGS AUSTRALIA’S MUSIC TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN MELBOURNE THIS SEPTEMBER
Australia’s music makers, synth enthusiasts, DJs, producers and gear obsessives will come together at Melbourne’s Howler on Sunday 13 September for Sound Summit 2026 – a new community-focused event […]
Vale Larry Linkin
29th August 2026 NAMM’s former President and CEO, Larry Linkin, passed away peacefully this week. Link served as NAMM’s President and CEO from 1980 to 2001, led the association through […]
Prepare for card surcharges ending 1 October
20th August 2026 From 1 October 2026, retailers will no longer be able to add a card surcharge when customers pay using eftpos, Visa, Mastercard or American Express cards. This […]
FY26 data shows low units, stable value
20th August 2026 The latest import data shows the lowest quarter in years by units, a drop on short and medium term measures, although total value is close to the […]
Business & Consumer Surveys Now Open
The AMA’s business survey and consumer survey are open for responses in August 2026.
PRS Guitars Appoints D’Addario Australia as Exclusive Distributor of PRS in Australia
D’Addario Australia and PRS Guitars are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership that will see D’Addario Australia become the exclusive distributor of PRS Guitars, Amplifiers and Accessories in Australia, […]
Exporter Funding (MAICC): FY26-27 Round 1 Open
The Music Australia International Conference Contribution (MAICC) provides funding of up to $5000 to attend important international showcase events and trade shows to pursue export development strategies. Businesses producing Australian […]
