Music Resources

MusicSA wants to introduce you to the music industry in South Australia and nationwide. Below are some organisations, associations, companies and contacts to get you started. You can also download some very handy resources with helpful tips and tricks.

The Australian Music Industry Newtowk (AMIN)

AMIN, the Australian Music Industry Network, is dedicated to providing a national voice for Australian contemporary music. It supports the business objectives of its member organisations (QMusic, Music Victoria, MusicNSW, MusicNT, MusicSA, WAM, Music Tasmania, Music ACT) and acts as the voice for member organisations on national issues and the development of national policy.

AMIN Legal Pack

AMIN’s Music Industry Legal Pack is a valuable free resource including fact sheets and checklists that explain some of the common agreements you might need to enter into as a music professional.

Arts Law and Simpsons Solicitors have prepared the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) resources to provide musicians with checklists and fact sheets covering common legal issues. These resources cover topics including band partnerships, bookings, management, master recording, distribution, synchronisation, producers, publishing, remixing, and video clips. Each checklist covers key deal points and issues that arise along with a fact sheet which provides more detail on the terms that arise in each deal.

These resources are an AMIN initiative. For more information speak to your local industry association, or contact Arts Law or a legal practitioner for more detailed advice and legal support.

View and download all fact sheets via AMIN.

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Live Music Office Resources

The Live Music Office works to increase opportunities for live music in Australia. Our scope includes planning, licensing and regulatory policies, as well as cultural, audience and market development strategies. The goals of the Live Music Office are to support the growth of the venue-based live music sector in Australia and they aim to provide:

Regulatory and policy guidance.
Best practice references and templates.
Methodologies for engagement and to progress reform.
Position papers and summaries of policy areas.
Dissemination of information related to the music sector.
Support for local stakeholders engaged in policy reforms and sector development.
Research direction, strategy and coordination.
Tools and initiatives related to sector mapping.

Live Music Resources
Whether you’re presenting live music or want to perform it, building a plan and knowing the process involved is essential to success. Here the Live Music Office have put together resources and advice to suit music in all types of venues. The advice and templates here are broad guides. As with any legal document or agreement, make sure you read and understand each document fully. If you’re not sure, contact the Live Music Office or seek specialised legal advice.

Resources for Artists

MusicSA has created its own series of handy resources for artists, available free of charge. Watch this space for a growing list of ‘How To’ documents that will help you with booking gigs, approaching the media, and more. Do you have a suggestion for a topic you’d like to see here? Get in touch.

Resources for Venues

MusicSA has created its own series of handy resources for venues, available free of charge. Do you have a suggestion for a topic you’d like to see here? Get in touch.