This research reports on the contribution of community radio to the Australian music industries. The sector's role in providing airplay and promotion for new and emerging artists is significant. The research finds that community radio contributes about $153 million in net value to the Australian music industries every year.

This report presents findings from a study of South Australian musicians working in education. It provides new evidence on incomes, career pathways, portfolio work, schooling, and industry links, and introduces the concept of ‘twin sustainabilities’, showing music teaching supports viable careers while also sustaining the future of the music industry.

This briefing paper presents findings from a study of South Australian musicians working in education. It provides new evidence on incomes, career pathways, portfolio work, schooling, and industry links, and introduces the concept of ‘twin sustainabilities’, showing music teaching supports viable careers while also sustaining the future of the music industry.

Australians are spending more on music than ever before, but less is going to Australian artists. Policy support matters – Australia’s arts funding is among the lowest in the developed world. United States artists dominate Australian charts, but the example of Taiwan shows what better support for the arts can do.

A report examining the commissioning environment faced by Australian creators of art music. It takes a comprehensive look at commissioning practices across the art music sector, which encompasses contemporary classical, jazz, improvised and experimental music, and sound art. The findings will inform the development of a new best-practice commissioning guide.