AMPAL

AMPAL CEO Appointed Chair of International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific

Damian Rinaldi, the CEO of AMPAL, has been appointed Chair of the International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific.

Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn

The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

Music Australia International Grants For Kristy Lee Peters, Evan Buist

AMPAL Appoints Kylie Martin as Communications & Development Officer

Martin, a veteran PR specialist, will drive AMPAL’s comms activities; website and social media management; event coordination and more.

Damian Rinaldi Appointed AMPAL General Manager

Rinaldi will take the reigns at the music publishers’ trade association with effect from July 1, when he succeeds Matthew O'Sullivan.

Australia and Canadian Songwriters Make Sweet Music at Inaugural Virtual Camp

Now, music publishers and songwriters from both countries have come together for the love of music, and, for 40 creators, a first-of-its kind virtual camp.

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition returns for 2021

Entries for the coveted songwriting contest are now open.

Thelma Plum wins Vanda & Young contest with 'Better In Blak'

The Gamilaraay singer and songwriter takes out the $50,000 cash prize, courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Alberts and BMG.

New faces announced for AMPAL & AIR boards

Andrew Jenkins joins the AMPAL board while Sweetie Zamora & Josh Olsen join AIR.

Sounds Australia get fresh funding to support home-grown acts

ARIA has committed to providing Sounds Australia with new funding in 2020.