to offer new policy vision to boost Australia’s music industry, including through federal election campaign promises.
They propose an expansion of the Australian Music Industry program to boost funding for Indigenous-led programs, as well as Sounds Australia, support programs for women, and new youth music and diversity programs. Jenny Morris, chair the Australasian Performing Right Association, said the election was a chance to further invest in the local and global success of Australian music.The Australian Financial Review.
“The cultural, social and economic benefits of investing in Australia’s contemporary music industry are substantive and far-reaching,” he said. ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd said the business of music was a significant potential driver of GDP.