Music Australia board announced | Music News

Last Tuesday (Aug 22) the Music Australia Council was announced. It was up and running as of Thursday (Aug 24), upon commencement of the Creative Australia Act 2023, reps say. As previously reported, the advisory council (effectively the board of Music Australia) is loaded with music industry experts, including Michael Chugg, Nathan McLay, Petrina Convey, and Dr Sophie Payten (aka Gordi), among others. ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd said the Council “is very welcome news, particularly given the great deal of knowledge, experience and proven ability between those appointed." “Now it all comes down to execution,” “Now is the time to think big, consult wide, and deliver the solutions that Australian recording artists and industry professionals deserve; restoring the infrastructure to help them achieve sustainable careers at home and providing a greater platform for them to reach new audiences by cutting through an increasingly saturated market. “Australia’s contemporary music industry is an incredible incubator for world-class talent. But for the world to discover that talent, we need the right strategic support and investment. There’s no time to waste.”