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Greater protections for music venues, events and festivals will come into effect after the NSW Government passed the Contemporary Music Act 2026.

The Music Network spoke with the 2026 AAM Awards' Manager of the Year finalists about industry challenges, the future of talent, and more.

The Association of Artist Managers has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 AAM Awards, spotlighting a new cohort of Australian managers.

Maggie Collins was the music industry’s representative at Queensland’s 40 Under 40 Awards, presented at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves.

"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

The music management community pitches "Michael's Rule," a live music campaign that its architects hope will give artists a much-needed lift.

“We’re in a pretty deep crisis,” Jeremy Furze said at the AAMs. “It’s going to be up to all the people around this room to keep us on track."

TMN rounded up several of the best in the field for a feel of their business now and looking into the future.

Set for Wednesday, May 1 at the Crowbar in Sydney/Eora, the lunchtime celebration recognises great achievements in artist management.

Spinning Top founder Jodie Regan is the recipient of the Legacy honour at the 2024 AAM Awards, to be presented May 1.