About us
We’re the peak body for contemporary music in the ACT.
We champion Canberra’s music industry, supporting the people, places and ideas that make our music scene thrive.
From emerging artists and established musicians to venues, industry professionals and audiences, we connect the local music community, create opportunities and advocate for a stronger future for contemporary music in the ACT.
Our vision
A thriving, valued and connected music industry in the ACT.
We want Canberra to be a place where music is created, experienced and celebrated, where artists can build sustainable careers, businesses can grow, venues can flourish and audiences can discover incredible live music.
What this looks like
Canberra is a destination for contemporary music.
Artists, industry workers and businesses choose Canberra as a place to create, collaborate, perform and build their careers.
Our musicians are heard beyond our borders.
Canberra’s artists have the support, connections and opportunities to emerge, create and collaborate, with their music recorded, shared and promoted locally, nationally and internationally.
Our venues and audiences fuel a vibrant music city.
Our venues deliver exceptional live experiences, while engaged audiences help drive Canberra’s night-time, cultural and visitor economies.
What we do
We work across the music industry to create opportunities, build connections and drive change.
Build skills and careers through professional development, resources and opportunities.
Connect Canberra to the industry by linking local artists and music professionals with the wider Australian music ecosystem.
Advocate for change by working with government, business and the community to strengthen the conditions for music to thrive.
Create a more inclusive industry through accessible, supportive programs that ensure diverse artists, industry workers and audiences can participate and belong.
We believe music matters to our artists, our communities and the future of Canberra.
We’re here to make sure the ACT’s contemporary music industry has the voice, connections and opportunities it needs to thrive.
