MUSIC AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTION - ROUND 6 NOW OPEN
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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
MUSIC AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTION
ROUND SIX NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Thanks to support from Music Australia, Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), in partnership with Sounds Australia, is pleased to announce the opening of ROUND 6 of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution (MAICC) – Labels and Australian Distributors Program for conferences taking place between 1 April – 30th June 2026.
The program is designed to ease the financial burden for selected Associate, Full Label and Australian Distributor members who are attending major international conferences.
MAICC funding will financially support selected AIR Associate, Full and Australian Distributor members wanting to undertake professional development by attending an international trade conference and undertake an invaluable reconnaissance in a specific international territory.
Grants of up to $5,000 AUD are available to selected participants.
AIR Associate, Full, Australian Distributor members will be able to select which event they hope to attend from the following list. In addition, applicants also have the option to specify an alternative event that they wish to attend, should they receive funding, that is not listed.
Jazzahead 2026 - Germany
Nashville Music Biz 2026 - US
The Great Escape 2026 - UK
Classical Next 2026 - Germany
CMA Fest 2026 - US
A2IM Indie Week 2026 - US
Key dates:
- Applications open: Tuesday 20th January, 2026
- Applications close: Thursday 19th February, 2026 (5pm AEDT)
Please note that priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received International conference funding. For the full terms and conditions, eligibility criteria, and to apply head to air.org.au/maicc
Not already a member of AIR? Find out if you qualify for AIR Label or Distributor Membership HERE
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If you need support or have questions, please email membership@air.org.au