Welcome to MusicACT
MusicACT is the ACT’s peak-body for contemporary music. We are a non-profit association passionate about delivering professional development and achieving meaningful policy outcomes.
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Unlock Your Potential with MusicACT’s 2026 Professional Development Program
Are you ready to take your career in music to the next level? MusicACT’s 2026 Professional Development Program is designed for artists and music industry workers looking to expand their skills, network, and knowledge. Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established professional, our 2026 program offers tailored opportunities for growth in today’s dynamic music industry.
Through workshops, mentoring, and hands-on experience, participants will gain invaluable insights into the latest in the music industry in the ACT and beyond.
Sign up to be a MusicPro for all the latest updates and start shaping your future in music!
Tuesday 26 May, 5:30pm - 8:00pm AEST
Overview
Connect with fellow songwriters and representatives from across the music industry.
Want to better understand the music industry? Curious to learn who does what in the sector, and how they can help your music career?
Join us for The Connect Sessions Canberra.
You'll hear from:
Kay Ansah (Citizen Kay) - Lake City Records
Aakanksha Sidhu - Daalee Management Agency and A New Approach (ANA)
Sia Ahmad - MusicACT
Aaron Crowe - MusicACT
And more to be announced!
They'll explain what they do, and how they can help you navigate your music career. There will also be a Q&A session, before breaking out into casual networking.
Bring a music-making friend! You don't have to be an APRA AMCOS member to attend.
It's FREE, and light snacks and beverages are provided.
APRA AMCOS x MusicACT: Connect Sessions
Saturday 13 June, 10am - 2pm AEST
Canberra Theatre Centre, Courtyard Studio
This three-hour masterclass is your entry point into understanding how sound and movement work together. Whether you come from a contemporary music or movement background, this session will offer stories, practical tips, and honest advice from artists who know the craft inside and out.
Sound artist Robin Fox, composer Megan Alice Clune, and MusicACT's Sia Ahmad join Alison Plevey and Sara Black from Australian Dance Party to pull back the curtain on their creative processes - exploring composition, collaboration, and the art of designing sound for dance, theatre, and gallery installation. If you've ever wondered how to bring sound to a physical space or a moving body, this is where to start.
📅 Saturday 13 June
📍 Canberra Theatre Centre, London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601
⏰ 10am – 2pm
Phoenix Central Park + MusicACT
2026 Industry Mentorship
Are you curious about all the moving parts and decisions involved when working within a high level, music-centred performance venue?
Alongside MusicACT's Aaron Crowe, spend a performance week embedded with the team at Sydney’s acclaimed Phoenix Central Park, learning all there is about their operation, from program curation to event marketing, technical production to the audience experience.
Applications are now open for this opportunity and close 5pm, Wednesday 27 May. This opportunity is open to music industry workers currently living in the ACT.
Applicants will find out about the final decision by Monday 1 June.
To support participation, the successful applicant will receive a $1000 stipend and $150 travel allowance.
📅 Applications due by 5pm, Wednesday 27 May
📋 Learn about what goes on behind the scenes at this one-of-a-kind venue! 🐦🔥
MusicACT's Music Law Hotline
This online service is for MusicACT Music Pro members who need fast reliable legal direction from professionals who understand your issues and will put you in touch with the amazing and often free legal support out there.
