Services for All Composers
The Australian Music Centre offers a range of services which are available to all composers. Other organisations, such as those listed below, cater to composers seeking other specialised services, such as advocacy and copyright guidance.
AMC Services Available to all Composers
In addition to the specialist services provided to Represented composers, the Australian Music Centre also offers a range of services of benefit to all Australian composers:
- Professional Information (through Membership Publications)
- Professional Training Projects
- Copying of Parts Scheme
- Promotion and International Representation
Other Organisations Offering Advocacy Services
ABC Classic FM's website provides a gateway to Australian Music, including fresh streaming audio of new works, MP3 downloads featuring interviews with artists, links to Classic FM Australian heritage programs, and details of forthcoming broadcasts of Australian Music on ABC Classic FM.
The Australasian Computer Music Association provides a forum for new compositions, information sharing and research about music technology and computer music.
The Australian Guild of Screen Composers represents the interests of composers working in the fields of film, television, advertising, video and multimedia.
The Fellowship of Australian Composers aims to support and act for composers through activities such as providing advice on issues such as contracts, commissioning fees and copyright, while also undertaking lobbying and advocacy.
Jazz Australia is an interactive website resource for the Australian jazz community bringing together jazz organisations, institutions, musicians and enthusiasts from across the country.
The Melbourne Composers League aspires to promote and further the interests of Melbourne and regional Victorian composers working in contemporary art music.
The Music Council of Australia is a 50-member national peak music organisation, including representation from a broad range of styles. Its purpose is the advancement of Australian musical life in all its aspects, which it pursues through speaking up for the interests of music, publishing magazines and books, developing policies and plans.
Other Organisations Offering Copyright Services
The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) is the non-profit association that collects and distributes Australian and New Zealand copyright royalties for music creators and publishers from around the world.
APRA manages the licensing of a broad spectrum of copyrights on behalf of its almost 40 000 members.
The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profit organisation which provides specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations.
Other Organisations Offering Composer Opportunities
Keys is a national festival for Australian music. It is the only event in the world of its kind; unique in that it highlights and promotes performance and composition of Australian music exclusively.
