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Association of Artist Managers
announces departure of ED
Catherine Haridy

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The Association of Artist Managers today shares the news of the departure of its Executive Director, Catherine Haridy. Cath is departing the AAM in June, following her appointment as the new CEO of the Australian Music Centre. She will remain an active artist manager of her existing roster.

Cath has been an admired leader of the country’s peak organisation for Australia’s artist managers over the past two years and a tireless advocate for managers and their artists in what has been an incredibly challenging period.

“Cath’s leadership for the AAM has been nothing short of remarkable. In her tenure as Executive Director over the last two years she has grown the organisation substantially and created opportunities for all levels of managers.  In particular, her work during the thick of the pandemic, was a vital role in helping Managers navigate their way through a difficult time. Her passion and advocacy of the management sector was recognised on a Federal level, being pivotal in the additional funding for RISE in our COVID recovery period.” – Greg Carey – AAM Chair

“It’s been an honour to represent our brilliant, resourceful and supportive artist management community at a time where we’ve been so challenged and disadvantaged. The last two years we have devoted ourselves to connecting, supporting, advocating for, and putting the spotlight on valuing our managers and their artists within the industry. It’s been a privilege speaking and advocating for them at a time where they’ve needed it the most. I’m looking forward to continuing to contribute as a practising artist manager and Patron of the AAM.” Catherine Haridy

Just a few of Cath’s key achievements include:

Advocating at all levels of government and within the broader music industry, promoting recognition of the value and contributions of artist managers to the industry and wider economy.

Providing crucial support to the artist management community during the COVID crisis, including devising and hosting masterclasses, webinars and Zoom drop ins, as well as providing vital information on subsidies, grants, changing restrictions and regulations and other vital opportunities to keep business alive 

Planning new research projects with external partners to quantify the value of artist managers.

Increasing funding for professional development programs including:
mental health and wellbeing course Gimme Shelter in conjunction with Support Act (accessed by 166 managers)
GROW, a pilot project designed to enhance the business skills of womxn managers
Co-Pilot, the AAM’s core mentorship program; and
The First Nations mentorship, presented in conjunction with Warner Music.

Launching a members only resource centre, revamped website and social media strategy.

Greg Carey continues: “Cath is such a valued member of the artist management community and on behalf of the board and members, we wish Cath all the best in her new role. The AMC are very lucky to have her. We look forward to having Cath involved as an ongoing Patron to the organisation.”

The AAM is currently seeking expressions of interest for the Executive Director role, please head to www.aam.org.au

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