MUSIC NEWS: Music Australia International Conference Contribution

MUSIC AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTION – INDEPENDENT LABELS AND DISTRIBUTORS – ROUND THREE OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS! 

ROUND THREE: FOR CONFERENCES TAKING PLACE BETWEEN 1ST  JANUARY 2025  TO 30TH JUNE 2025

In partnership with Sounds Australia, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) is thrilled to announce round three of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution - Independent Labels and Distributors program.

Designed to ease the financial burden for selected Independent Labels and Distributors who are attending major international music conferences, ICC funding will financially support selected AIR Associate, Full and Australian Distributor members wanting to undertake professional development by attending an international trade conference and undertake an invaluable reconnaissance trip.

ROUND 3: Applications for conferences taking place between January 1, 2025 and June 2025

AIR Associate, Full, Australian Distributor members will be able to select which event they hope to attend from the following list. In addition, applicants also have the option to specify an alternative event that they wish to attend.

ROUND 3, 2025:
Eurosonic 2025 - Netherlands
Folk Alliance 2025 - Canada
India International Music Week 2025 - India
SXSW 2025 - US
Jazzahead 2025 - Germany
Nashville Music Biz 2025 - US
The Great Escape 2025 - UK
Classical Next 2025 - Germany
CMA Fest 2025 - US
International Indigenous Music Summit 2025 - Canada
A2IM Indie Week 2025 - US

ROUND 3 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND CLOSE 31ST OCT 2024

Contributions of up to $5000 AUD will be awarded to selected Australian-owned and operated independent labels and distributors members of AIR who have been established for a minimum of two years. Funding will help cover essential costs associated with their attendance and international activity at their chosen event, such as travel expenses, accommodation and event registration costs.

Please note that priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received International conference funding.

For the full terms and conditions, eligibility criteria, and to apply head to air.org.au/maicc

Not already a member of AIR? Find out if you qualify for AIR Label or Distributor Membership HERE