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The Association of Artist Managers (AAM)
Continues To Support Artist Managers

2020, Its A Wrap

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The past year has seen a disproportionate amount of suffering for Managers and their artists. The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) has continued to provide the community with support both in advocacy, skill building and wellbeing through a number of different initiatives.

Among its achievements, the organisation saw the launch of the very successful Gimme Shelter program. Funded by Support Act and the Australian Government the program has been free to all Artist Managers, delivering training in mental health first aid with a two year official accreditation, in creative resilience, conflict resolution techniques and mindfulness techniques. A program, which continues into 2021, is now open for registration.

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In conjunction with Creative Victoria, the organisation recently announced the inaugural GROW program, which provides business literacy, redesigning business plans and developing confidence in public speaking and building marketing skills for womxn in the sector. Alongside this, a Victorian edition of AAM’s core program Co-Pilot. The AAM are also proud to announce the delivery of this professional development opportunity nationally.  Re-energised, the Co-Pilot program will be proudly supported by Spotify and delivered throughout 2021.

The AAM have partnered again with Warner Music for 20/21 to continue to deliver a mentorship for First Nations managers or those who wish to become managers, launched by an amazing virtual panel moderated by Aleethea Beetson.

A new members platform was created and launched for members, designed to provide webinars and unique Artist Management resources to the community increasing connectivity at a time when we need it most.

Throughout all of this, the AAM has continued to provide advocacy at Federal and State level alongside other industry organisations and peak bodies and looking ahead, are working on a comprehensive members survey to track the effects of Covid-19 on Artist Management in Australia.

Executive Director, Catherine Haridy says “In a year that can only be described as devastating for Managers and their Artists, there must be recognition and support for those at the heart of the ecosystem, a fairer system that acknowledges and supports them as we move forward to a post Covid environment. Managers will play a crucial role in creating new pathways for Artists, working alongside them to progress and inspire their creative output while looking to create some sound financial sustainability. This will be one of the music industry’s greatest challenges moving into 2021/22.”

The AAM wished long standing board members Bill Cullen and Rick Chazan a fond farewell at the most recent AGM. Both managers have been instrumental in the development and direction of the organisation and passionate advocates. Bill was a founding member of the AAM and a Chairperson for some years, and Rick steps down from his position as Co-Chair.

Finally, the board welcomes two new members to the ranks; Dave Batty and Nick Yates. Dave is director and founder of Custom-Made Artist Representation, and responsible for guiding the careers of Ali Barter, C.W. Stoneking, Hayley Mary, KYVA, producer Oscar Dawson and ARIA winners The Jezabels, both locally and internationally. Nick is a Senior Artist Manager for UNIFIED Music Group, where he has worked for over 10 years. In his time at UNIFIED, he has assisted in the early development stages for artists such as The Amity Affliction, before taking on his own clients such as Illy and Violent Soho, among others, while running the Sydney arm of UNIFIED.

With a refreshed board, the organisation will focus on future recognition, support and the continued development of Artist Managers in Australia.

To become a member, join HERE.

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