Become A Member

Are you an artist manager? Perhaps you are and don't even know it? Perhaps you are, and are navigating a vast industry feeling quite isolated and alone? Come and join us at the Association of Artist Managers (AAM), the peak body for artist managers in Australia. We're a tight-knit community of managers who support each other with advice, guidance, leads, tips and discussions. The AAM is also an organisation who represents your interests at a leadership level with our peers in the industry, and at a government level with the decision makers of this country. With over 400 Australian manager members, many working around the globe, the AAM's community represents over 1000 Australian artists and songwriters, including the biggest names in Australian music - Tones & I, Tame Impala, Paul Kelly, Tash Sultana, G Flip, Vance Joy, Courtney Barnett, Amyl & The Sniffers, The Teskey Brothers, The Temper Trap, Royel Otis, Thelma Plum, Ball Park Music, Birds of Tokyo, Genesis Owusu, The Rubens, Baker Boy, Kate Miller-Heidke, Daniel Johns, Powderfinger, Sarah Blasko, Jebediah, Spiderbait and many more.

Another benefit of becoming an AAM member is that you have access to a range of Professional Development programs to strengthen your skills and boost your confidence levels. Key professional development programs and activities have included; Co-Pilot Mentorship Program, First Nations Mentorship, Gimme Shelter Mental Health Program, Fast-track Fellowship (international program), Music Passport Program (international program), regional-specific development programs (including Walk This Way in Gold Coast and the NSW round tables), GROW (improving business skills for womxn), REVIVE (specialised mid-tier business development) and many more. (Visit our Programs page for more info). We also regularly hold professional development webinars and state-based and national management networking events. The AAM is a current member of the International Music Managers Forum (IMMF) and an affiliate of the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA). Through these connections we've been able to help our members with international networks, problem-solving and advocacy.

The AAM is a membership organisation and there are a number of membership tiers available that are designed to match manager's current skills, experience and needs within the industry. See below for further information, and to join.

Additional Info

    • Each membership application must be wholly approved by the AAM's Board of Directors and an invoice for membership fees will then be raised for payment within 14 days. Invoice payment is required to initiate membership. Please allow 7 working days for your application to be processed.

    • Membership fees are renewed annually on the date of first joining. 

    • The AAM requires applicants to be actively managing at least one artist at the time of application.

    • Our organisation is not resourced at this point in time to support self-managed artists, either solo or groups, who only manage their own project. (However, this is something we are exploring, so please keep an eye on our socials from time to time!) If you are a self-managing artist who also manages other act(s) in addition to your own, you are welcome to apply for AAM membership.

    • Please ensure your application is complete and includes the name of at least one artist you currently manage (other than yourself - or an act you are part of - if you are also a self-managed artist).

    • Applications that remain incomplete or unverified 14 days after submission will be cancelled by the AAM. Candidates who meet eligibility requirements may re-submit their application at any time.

    • All financial members enjoy the peer support of our exclusive online WhatsApp and Facebook groups, and regular member-only email newsletters of current news, funding and professional opportunities and resources.

  • Please FOLLOW THIS LINK to apply for AAM membership.

  • Current members can FOLLOW THIS LINK to log into the Members Portal.

  • Please FOLLOW THIS LINK to read the AAM members Code of Conduct.

  • For general enquiries please email info@aam.org.au

Membership Levels

    • Suitable for: Early career and start up artist managers

    • Associate members can attend AAM annual general meetings and events, and receive all AAM direct communications, but do not have voting rights at the AGM

    • Associate members are eligible to apply for select AAM Professional Development programs

    • Suitable for: Professional artist managers, including those running their own management business. 

    • General members are invited to participate and hold a vote at the AAM AGM and enjoy exclusive AAM presented General-only member event and peer support activities

    • General members are eligible to apply for select AAM Professional Development programs

    • Suitable for: Established and commercially successful artist managers

    • Executive members are eligible to nominate for a position on the AAM Board

    • Each Executive member is entitled to one complimentary General membership for a staff member or business partner, valued at $330. (Please note this person must also be working as an artist manager.)

    • Executive Members receive an invite to the annual AAM Executive Members Dinner (food and drink covered by the AAM)

    • Executive members are eligible to apply for select AAM Professional Development programs.

    • Please note that Executive Level membership is by invitation from the Board only. Please email your expression of interest to info@aam.org.au for consideration.

Current Members

List of Current AAM Members

Member Drop-Ins (Online)

  • Members Drop-Ins are AAM-member exclusive virtual hang-outs. Each runs for approximately 1 hour.

    These can either be informal member discussions or information sessions or masterclasses. In both instances, these monthly opportunities are for AAM members from around the world to come together virtually in an informal setting to:

    • Share thoughts and participate in group discussion around a relevant topic of interest

    • Learn from other managers’ experiences

    • Learn something new

    • Discuss potential solutions and ideas for current challenges

    …and more.

    Each Members Virtual Drop-in will focus on a particular topic or issue that is relevant to our manager membership at that moment in time. Because of this, topics will be determined approximately 1-2 weeks ahead of each session, to ensure the most relevant point of focus for that session.

    Representative/s of the AAM team will host each session. Members of all levels are highly encouraged to join. Please note that whilst we encourage sharing and contribution to the discussion within this safe space, attendees are not obligated to contribute verbally to the discussion, and members are more than welcome to simply tune in and listen if this is your preference!

  • Each briefing will be held virtually via Zoom.

    AAM Members will receive the registration link for each session ahead of time via email. (This will also be shared in the members Facebook group.) Registration is essential. If you can’t access the registration link, haven’t received it, or need assistance, please email info@aam.org.au.

    Please note that not all sessions will be recorded. Whether it’s appropriate for a session to be recorded or not will be determined by the topic of that Members Drop-in. For any sessions that are recorded, these recordings will be uploaded to the AAM members portal, so members can log in and watch back.

    You must be a current AAM member to attend these sessions.

2026 Drop-In Schedule

  • Friday 6th, 11am AEDT

    TOPIC: Members Virtual Drop-in: Management Remuneration Structures

    Recording available on the Members Portal

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    Tuesday 17th, 12:30pm AEDT

    TOPIC: Neighbouring Rights with special guest, Susan Cotchin - Managing Director of Good Neighbour

    Recording available on the Members Portal

  • Tuesday 3rd, 12:30pm AEDT

    TOPIC: Music Royalties Masterclass, with White Sky and music lawyer Andrew Fuller.

    Recording available on the Members Portal

  • Tuesday 14th, 11:00am AEST

    TOPIC: Navigating U.S. Artist Visas in a Shifting Immigration Landscape with special guest speaker David Melik Telfer, Esq. from DMT Law Firm

    Recording available on the Members Portal

  • Wednesday 20th, 1pm AEST

    TOPIC: Superannuation for the Music Industry with Kylie Thompson, Managing Director & FCPA, Sorrento Strategic Accounting

    Recording available on the Members Portal

  • Tuesday 16th, 1pm AEST

    TOPIC: Accessibility for Music Fans & Businesses with Tibi Access

  • Tuesday 28th, 1pm AEST

    TOPIC: To be announced

    • FEBRUARY: APRA AMCOS & AAM Managers 101 – Parts 1 & 2

    • MARCH: BIGSOUND Applications 2025 Info Session

    • APRIL: US Visas with DMT Law Firm

    • JULY: AI and Streaming Fraud

    • AUGUST: Green Music Australia

    • SEPTEMBER: BIGSOUND 2025 Debrief

    • OCTOBER: AAM Partnerships - A Music Manager's Wishlist

    • NOVEMBER: Stop Ignoring Income That’s Yours with PPL UK

    • NOVEMBER: AI Advocacy; How Can You Help?

Members Quarterly Briefings

  • Member Quarterly Briefings are AAM-member exclusive virtual meetings that take place once per annual quarter.

    Each briefing runs for approximately 1 hour.

    During these sessions, the AAM team will share key updates, upcoming initiatives, and important industry insights relevant to our members.

    These sessions are a great opportunity to stay informed and connected with the AAM community.

  • AAM Members will receive the registration link for each session ahead of time, via email. This will also be shared in the members WhatsApp and Facebook groups.

    Registration is essential. If you can’t access the registration link, haven’t received it, or need assistance, please email info@aam.org.au.

    If you are unable to make it don’t worry - our Quarterly Member Briefings will be recorded and made available in the AAM members portal, so members can log in and watch back.

    Please note you must be a current AAM member to attend these sessions.

2026 Members Quarterly Briefings + AGM Schedule

  • Tuesday 17 March 2026

    1:00pm AEDT

    Recording available on the Members Portal

  • Tuesday 30 June 2026

    1:00pm AEST

    Recording will be made available on the Members Portal

  • Tuesday 29 September 2026

    1:00pm AEST

    Recording will be made available on the Members Portal

  • Wednesday 2 December 2026

    1:00pm AEDT

    Recording will be made available on the Members Portal

2026 Member IRL Activities

We’re bringing our community together offline with AAM IRL Activities!

Our focus for these activities is to create environments where music managers can connect, share, collaborate and support one another in ways that are low-pressure. (Please note that there's no formal mentorship component to these get-togethers, as our AAM programs cover those!)

Member IRL Activity Schedule

  • Workshop in Melbourne: Strategise Your Music Release on YouTube

    Tuesday 27 January 2026, 4pm - 5pm AEDT

    APRA AMCOS office, 2a, 68 Oxford St, Collingwood VIC 3066

    AAM members only. Registration required.

  • Boardroom Brain Dump

    Thursday 12th February 2026, 12pm-2pm (local time)

    Venue details provided upon registration.

    AAM members only. Registration required.

  • 2026 AAM Awards presented by White Sky

    12pm - 3pm

    Crowbar, Leichhardt, NSW

    Invite-only

  • International Managers Mixer at The Great Escape 2026 (UK)

    Registration required.

  • End of Year Member Mixers

    Details to come.

    AAM members only. Registration required.

    • FEBRUARY: VIC Keynote Dinner

    • APRIL: AAM IRL Hangs

    • APRIL: 2025 AAM Awards

    • MAY: International Managers Brunch at The Great Escape (UK)

    • SEPTEMBER: AAM BIGSOUND Breakfast

    • SEPTEMBER: AAM IRL Activity: Boardroom Brain Dump

    • SEPTEMBER: AAM IRL Hang @ WAMCon

    • OCTOBER: Manager Happy Hour x GYRO.Group

    • DECEMBER: End of Year Mixers