AMIN is a federally constituted organisation made up of the following state and territory music industry associations.

AMIN’s Purpose

THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORK exists to bring together and represent its members, the state and territory music industry associations, and by doing so create a strong network that provides a national platform for:

- the representation of; and
- the delivery of projects for the benefit of,

the contemporary music industry in Australia.

Activities

In seeking to achieve this purpose, THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORK will undertake:

- delivery of projects; and
- marketing and promotion of the Australian contemporary music industry internationally; and
- advocacy within and on behalf of the industry at a national level; and
- research.

Contemporary Music Industry

THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORK considers the contemporary music industry as:

- having a broad base including musicians and businesses; and
- including grass roots through to commercial concerns; and
- being inclusive of a broad range of musical genres and styles.

Over a number of years, AMIN has been a vehicle which has given voice at a federal level to its members on a range of issues, including Parallel Import of Sound Recordings and the USA/ Australia Free Trade Agreement. 

Achievements and projects have included:

• AMIN was a key driver of the Australia Council brokered Contemporary Music Roundtable series of meetings, and has subsequently been critical in the formation and ongoing work of the Contemporary Music Working Group.
• Current AMIN chair Paul Bodlovich (WAM) is a co-convenor of the group, which has brought together representative groups in the Australian music industry in an unprecedented manner. This work is ongoing.
• AMIN is an active member of the Music Council of Australia, with key issues including US-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the current push to support live music
• VROOM (Venue Resource Of Original Music) is an online database and resource tool for independent artists. VROOM development is either complete or largely underway in all states and territories, with an overarching VROOM Australia project to be commenced shortly.
• In 2008 AMIN are piloting the CONTROL music managers’ mentor program on behalf of the Cultural Ministers’ Council.
• AMIN have had a presence at the past two South by Southwest events, in 2007 providing marketing and merchandise support and in 2008 managing the Australians at SxSW trade fair stand.
• In 2000 AMIN was a key catalyst in lobbying for changes by the Australia Council’s Music Fund in their approach and appreciation of the merits of popular contemporary music in relation to other music styles.
• AMIN made formal submissions on behalf of its members to the Commonwealth Senate concerning Parallel Imports of Sound Recordings and developed a discussion paper on a national contemporary music policy.