You are eligible to apply for the current MAICC funding round if you meet the following criteria:

• Are a current AAM member

• Are currently working as an artist manager

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in artist management

• Are an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident

• Hold a current valid passport

• Submit an application by the due date

• You must be applying as an artist manager - i.e. a lead manager or co-manager - for the artist/s you are representing during this activity (not as a day-to-day manager, tour manager, or other role)

• Please note that you are ineligible to apply for funding in the current MAICC round (Round 3, 2026) if you received funding in the previous MAICC round (Round 2, 2026).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• No more than one management representative of one artist can receive funding for any one conference at a time. This means if two managers are both applying for the same conference representing the same artist (whether they are from the same or separate companies) only one of them will be eligible. In this case, eligibility will automatically go towards (in order of priority); (A) The manager who is also representing another artist that is showcasing at the conference, or (B) The manager who has not yet received MAICC or MICC funding in the past. If both managers meet criteria A and B, the AAM will be in touch with both manager applicants and ask them to choose which one of them they'd like to be eligible, but we would recommend co-managers communicate with one another and their acts in advance of applying, and select one manager to apply. To clarify - more than one manager from a management company is now eligible to apply for MAICC for the same conference, but only if they are representing different artists from the roster at that conference. There must be internal communication within the company that those managers are applying for the same event, and clear communication should be included that the managers are there for different artists’ goals and plans from each other, if multiple managers from the same company choose to apply to attend the same conference.

• Whilst applicants can apply for funding for the same conference from another MAICC-distributor (i.e. AIR, AMPAL, ALMBC etc) - or apply for funding to attend a conference occurring in the same country within 2 weeks either side of the conference you’re applying for through this MAICC Managers round - successful funding recipients will only be allowed to receive funding from one organisation for a single conference OR for a conference in the same country happening within 2 weeks either side of that conference. This is to ensure fair distribution of funds across funding recipients across the board of the wider MAICC program.

• You do not need to be attending your conference with a showcasing artist to be eligible to apply, although we do ask you to specify on your application form whether or not you are attending with a showcasing artist.

• Ensure you have read all criteria and T&C’s before applying. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please email kate@aam.org.au to discuss.

• You must be a current AAM member to apply. If you are not a current AAM member and wish to apply to become a member, please visit the AAM Membership webpage for details and a link to apply. You can also email info@aam.org.au for all membership enquiries.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to a career in artist management, and that they are recognised by the industry, and their peers, as a professional music manager.

• A comprehensive plan of activities they will undertake during their time at their specified event, demonstrating why this event - and that particular international market - is a priority territory for themselves and their artist(s) at this time.

• Clear goals for their artist(s) and themselves in the international market, as well as demonstrating the potential for growth in this region.

• A plan for how they intend to maximise the opportunities in the international market before, during and after the program.

• A clear outline of their career plans for the next 12 months, which is both detailed and realistic, but demonstrates potential growth.

• Letters of support from up to 3 industry professionals or peers. (Whilst letters of support are optional, we highly encourage managers of all levels to include letters of support with their application. These funding rounds are very competitive, and we suggest applicants include letters of support as key support material to boost the strength of their application. We encourage applicants to include letters from people outside of their own company/business.)
  
  Please note: Not all applicants will receive funding, and only a selected number of applicants will be successful in receiving funding per round. Special consideration will be given to those who haven’t received MAICC or MICC funding before.

The Association of Artist Managers believes in good governance and ethical practice. We are committed to ensuring that decision processes are transparent and that a clear conflict of interest policy is practiced with each decision on funding and opportunities.

The AAM is governed by a Board of senior artist managers and music industry practitioners, most of whom volunteer their time. While still actively working in the industry, they offer their advice and expertise at a macro level, helping to steer the overall strategy of the organisation. AAM Board members are eligible to apply for funding and opportunities offered by the organisation, however the judgement of their applications is kept at an arms-length. No internal staff or other Board members have a say in the outcome of their applications, and the job is outsourced to affiliated organisation(s) involved in the funding or opportunity, to make the final decision.

Should you want to know more, you are more than welcome to contact the organisation with any questions about this conflict of interest process by emailing info@aam.org.au

The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) will pay selected funding recipients (Activity Participants) up to AU$5,000 (excluding GST) as a lump sum upon receipt of a (a) fully executed Agreement and (b) a valid Tax Invoice.

Agreements will be distributed to confirmed Activity Participants promptly upon confirmation of their involvement in this program.

• The Grant Funds shall be exclusively used by Activity Participants to contribute toward their costs of attending their specified event, including their flights, accommodation, event ticketing or admission and other similar associated costs.

• No later than 90 days from the last day of the event, Activity Participants must provide AAM with an Activity Report that provides details about the activities they undertook with regard to this program, including achievements, goals (including those not met), industry outcomes and benefits, and a breakdown of how the funds were spent.

• Travel Permissions: The Activity Participant has, or will obtain prior to the Activity, all visas, permissions, valid documentation and any other permits or exemptions required to travel to the region where their specified event takes place.

• As a condition of receiving the Manager Grant, the Activity Participant gives their permission to allow AAM, Sounds Australia and Creative Australia / Music Australia to use, without compensation, the participant’s name, professional information and likeness for advertising and publicity purposes in connection with the Grant, including on websites or social media channels controlled by the AAM, Sounds Australia and Creative Australia / Music Australia.

• It is a requirement that you inform us of any co-funding for this activity, whether it is confirmed before submitting your MAICC application; while waiting for the result; or after (and if) your application for MAICC has been successful.

• It is the responsibility of all participants to arrange and pay for any insurance that they require to undertake this Activity. (If you wish to use some of your MAICC funding towards insurance costs, this is permitted.)