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33-688: The Australian Music Association ( AMA ) is an industry association for the music products industry in Australia, established in 1977. Its predecessor was the Australian Music Trades Association ( AMTA ). It hosts events such as the Melbourne Guitar Show and Sydney Drum and Percussion Show, and initiated Australian involvement in Make Music Day in 2018, now celebrated annually. The AMA published

66-753: A broker, and a provider of informed and relevant services. Our activities span music education, industry and community sectors to deliver campaigns, information, resources, engagement, and participation and demonstration projects". It was the official Australian representative to the UNESCO world peak music organisation, the International Music Council , Paris, and was also a member of the International Network for Cultural Diversity in Ottawa , Canada. This article about

99-655: A surge in the importation of ukeleles during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia in 2020, and that Australia imports most of its pianos (7,416 in 2017). In 2001, AMA created an honour roll for people who have made a significant contribution to the industry over a long period of time, after their retirement, or posthumously to their families. As of 2023, recipients of the association's highest honour are: Make Music Day The Fête de la Musique , also known in English as Music Day , Make Music Day , or World Music Day ,

132-451: Is an annual music celebration that takes place on 21 June. On Music Day, citizens and residents are urged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks. Free concerts are also organized, where musicians play for fun and not for payment. The first all-day musical celebration on the day of the summer solstice was originated by Jack Lang , then Minister of Culture of France , as well as by Maurice Fleuret ; it

165-811: The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts Inquiry into the Australian Music Industry. The report was published in March 2019. The AMA interacts with other industry associations in the music industry, retail industry, and small business. It is a member of COSBOA (Council of Small Business Australia). In July 2023 the AMA announced an affiliation with the National Retail Association. This gives

198-919: The Music Council of Australia and the Australian Society for Music Education in a project called Sound Links, focusing on community music. Since around 2008 or 2009, AMA has been a partner of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the US-based trade association and presenter of the major international trade show (the NAMM Show ). With NAMM, the AMA participates in the International Coalition (of music products associations), collaborates on international advocacy relating to CITES issues, contributes to

231-423: The 2000s and 2010s, such as "Music Play For Life" and "Music Count Us In". The council conducted research, gathered and disseminated information, and advocated on issues in the musical life of Australia it considered important. Its website stated in 2014 that it was "the only body in Australia devoted to music in its entirety... a passionate advocate, a sector focused researcher, a comprehensive information portal,

264-612: The 2000s the AMA played a key role in establishing "Music: Play For Life" program and its annual event, Music Count Us In, under the auspices of the Music Council of Australia . The AMP (Australian Music Products) Conference was held in 2017 at the Gold Coast, Queensland . The Melbourne Guitar Show (MGS) has been held since 2015, usually held at Caulfield Racecourse . In 2017, it was co-presented by Triple M and Australian Musician . As well as renowned Australian guitarists such as Lloyd Spiegel , Bob Spencer , and Nick Charles ,

297-562: The AMA made Australia a participant in Make Music Day for the first time. Designed to encourage everyone to pick up an instrument and play music, the event stages musical events in public spaces, celebrating all levels of ability in making music. Examples of participation in the event include music retailers hosting in-store events, employees of manufacturers creating musical flash mobs , and businesses hosting open mics or drum circles . Over 100 events in 80 locations were registered on

330-660: The AMA website. In 2021, the event was expanded, with the Live Music Office entering into partnership with the AMA to host the event. In this year, the AMA urged people to "create their own stages" to perform music on Make Music Day. Create NSW , Community Music Victoria, and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia partnered with the association, and ambassadors for the event included Kate Ceberano , Lee Kernaghan , Sarah Carroll, Jack Howard , and Andy Baylor. As of 2022,

363-615: The French, that five million people, one young person out of two, played a musical instrument, he began to dream of a way to bring people out on the streets. It first took place in 1982 in Paris as the Fête de la Musique. Ever since, the festival has become an international phenomenon, celebrated on the same day in more than 700 cities in 120 countries, including India, Germany, Italy, Greece, Russia, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Canada,

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396-916: The Global Report, attends and participates in the NAMM Show, collaborates with the Oral History program, and the AMA has had various initiatives supported by the NAMM Foundation. Around 2011-2013, the AMA played a key role in the Fair Imports Alliance, along with the Australian Retailers Association, Australian Sporting Goods Association, Australian Booksellers Association, Australian Fishing Trade Association, Australian Toy Association, Bicycle Industries Australia, Photo Marketing Association, and

429-620: The Guitar Show returned as a live event for the first time after a three-year hiatus. It included more than 60 retailers of guitars and accessories. The inaugural Sydney Drum and Percussion Show was held in May 2017, based on the model of the Melbourne Guitar Show, and featured seminars, demonstrations, and live performances. Make Music Day is held annually on 21 June, an event initiated in France in 1982 and since spread internationally, In 2018,

462-509: The Music Council of Australia from 1994 was Richard Letts , representing 50 organisations at that time. The Music Council of Australia was rebranded "Music Australia" in 2014. The Music Council of Australia / Music Australia had four CEOs in its 25-year history: Richard Letts (1994-2012 ), Chris Bowen (2013-2018), Rhonda Davidson-Irwin (2018-19), and Paul Saintilan (2019-2020). Although Music Australia stopped operating in 2020,

495-645: The Retail Cycle Traders Association. The group lobbied for changes to the Low Value Importation Threshold. In November 2018, ABC Television aired Don't Stop the Music , a three-part series which documented the launch and progress of a music program in a primary school in an underprivileged area of Perth . The AMA promoted the series and project on their website. In 2018–2019, the AMA made submissions to

528-687: The Sydney music trade with his idea of creating a trade association, and the Australian Music Trades Association (AMTA) was established around 1972. Payton was its first president. AMTA transitioned into the AMA, which was established in 1977. The AMA is a not-for-profit association for the music products industry in Australia, such as musical instruments and technology. It represents the industry to Australian governments, works with international partners, prepares project funding applications, and advocates for music making to

561-590: The United States, the UK, and Japan. In the Anglosphere , the day has become known as Music Day, Make Music Day and World Music Day. Fête de la Musique's purpose is to promote music. Amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to perform in the streets, under the slogan "Faites de la musique" ("Make music"), a homophone of Fête de la musique . Thousands of free concerts are staged throughout

594-506: The company continues to exist as a charitable entity for a different purpose, by agreement with the board, as Music Council of Australia. Music Australia was the national peak music organisation for Australia. Its governing body was a council, whose members represented industry bodies, including the Australian Music Association (AMA) as well as individuals. It partnered with the AMA in various initiatives through

627-546: The day, making all genres of music accessible to the public. In France, all concerts must be free to the public, and all performers donate their time free of charge. This is true of most participating cities as well. Despite there being a large tolerance by the general public about the performance of music by amateurs in public areas after the usual hours, noise restrictions still apply and can cause some establishments to be forbidden to remain open and broadcast music out of their doors without prior authorization. This means that

660-644: The event in Lviv since 2013, and it has continued despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine . In the United States, the Make Music Alliance was formed in 2014 to help coordinate efforts across the country. In 2023 there were 4,791 free concerts held across 117 U.S. cities, with over 100 in Cincinnati , Madison , New York City , Philadelphia , and Salem . In Australia, Make Music Day Australia

693-530: The event was co-hosted by the AMA and National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). In 2023, a huge international project called "Make Music, Make Friends" partnered 10 Australian schools with schools around the world to share music and greet one another on Make Music Day. From 2007 to 2009, the AMA partnered with the Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre Griffith University , along with

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726-404: The festival also featured Nick Johnston from Canada and Steve Hackett (of Genesis fame), and Alex Hutchings from the UK. Diesel appeared in 2017 and 2019. The 2020 Melbourne Guitar Show featured a special livestream to celebrate Make Music Day Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic , which included well-known guitarists such as Anna Scionti, Nick Charles, and Dennis Jones In 2023

759-605: The general public. It also promotes the benefits of participation and education in music education and participation in the community and aims to increase the number of people making music in Australia. It is a member-based organisation, comprising two main groups: wholesalers (including importers, distributors, and manufacturers) and retailers. To join the association in these categories, the company must be significantly involved in manufacturing, distributing and/or selling musical instruments and technology. A third category, Associate Members, includes businesses and people associated with

792-536: The industry such as music schools, repairers, luthiers , and small-scale musical instrument makers. As of 2017, membership of the AMA comprised more than 150 companies. The AMA is registered as an incorporated association in Australia , since April 2000. Executive officers have included: The AMA initially launched its quarterly magazine, Australian Musician , in December 1995. Executive officer Rob Walker,

825-566: The magazine Australian Musician in print from 1995 until 2012, and online between 2014 and July 2023. John Payton Snr (1920–2012) had inherited his family's music business, F. Payton and Son, founded in 1881 in Fleet Street , London . In 1969 Payton immigrated to Australia with his wife and two sons in 1969, and established F. Payton & Son in Clarence Street, Sydney , in 1972. Payton approached other prominent businessmen in

858-428: The organisation free access to the National Retail Association's support and services, including a hotline that gives advice and provides resources on matters such as rates of pay, leave entitlements, dealing with complaints about discrimination or sexual harassment , and many other issues. The association maintains and supplies statistics on the sale of musical instruments; for example, it reported that there had been

891-534: The prefectures in France can still forbid individuals, groups, or establishments to install any audio hardware in the street. As of 2019 there were 120 countries participating in Fête de la Musique, and over 1,000 cities participated across the world in that year. In 2023, events were held on most continents. Italy's Festa della Musica began in 1985, and became national in 1994. The UK Event began as National Music Day in 1992. Make Music Day UK became an independent organization in 2022. Ukraine has held

924-656: The tools that musicians use to create their art". In July 2023 editor Greg Phillips acquired the magazine, trading under the name Mediaville. The website is archived in the Pandora archive by the National Library of Australia , and the magazine also runs a YouTube and has a presence on Facebook , Instagram , and X . The AMA published Music in Action: For Australian Music Educators between 2003 and 2011. Its target audience

957-480: Was celebrated in Paris in 1982. Music Day later became celebrated in 120 countries around the world. In October 1981, Maurice Fleuret became Director of Music and Dance at the French Ministry of Culture at Jack Lang 's request. He applied his reflections to the musical practice and its evolution: "the music everywhere and the concert nowhere". When he discovered, in a 1982 study on the cultural habits of

990-528: Was initiated in 2018 by the Australian Music Association (AMA), and as of 2022 was co-hosted by the AMA and National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). In 2023, a huge international project called "Make Music, Make Friends" partnered 10 Australian schools with schools around the world to share music and greet one another on Make Music Day. Turkiye and Ghana held their first Make Music Days in 2022, and South Africa in 2023. Music Council of Australia The inaugural founder and executive director of

1023-431: Was managing editor until 2001, when Greg Phillips took over. The aim of the magazine was "to inform, educate and entertain local musicians of all levels", and the print version was available for free at musical instrument retailers. It has included interviews with musicians such as Tommy Emmanuel , INXS , Kate Ceberano , Wolfmother , Little Birdy , Paul Dempsey , and Dave Graney . In December 2007, an all-female edition

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1056-594: Was music educators, and each issue had five sections: Advocacy (promotion of music in schools), Technology (use in classrooms), Profile (experiences of music teacher), Nitty Gritty (practical ideas), and Project (activities outside of school). AMTA held its first trade show in Melbourne in 1975. From 1999 until 2014 the AMA presented an Australian music products trade show, the Australian Music Association Convention (AMAC). In

1089-464: Was produced by guest editor Clare Bowditch , with every single article was about female artists and every item in the magazine was written by women. Its publication was outsourced from 2011 until its final publication in print in October 2012. In March 2014 Australian Musician was relaunched as an online publication, with similar aims, including "artist exposure and information on, and promotion of,

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