Music Organisations Celebrate The Labor Government's Election Win
“We know the Albanese Government shares our love of Aussie music and is committed to making local artists shine here and on the global stage,” said ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd.
Anthony Albanese (Supplied)
Australian music organisations are eager to see a brighter for the industry at large in the wake of Anthony Albanese and the Labor Government’s election win over the weekend.
Labor’s decisive victory on May 3rd was a welcome piece of news for Australia’s arts sector, which feared a gutting under a prospective Liberal Government.
While Prime Minister Albanese has long been viewed as comparative friend to the arts sector (owing to his love of Radio Birdman and tendency to namedrop other iconic acts), recent news of Labor’s Minister for the Arts Tony Burke promising a $16.4 million extension of Revive Live undoubtedly left Labor voters feeling good about their choices.
Now, the rest of the industry appears to be feeling the same way, with organisations throwing their support behind Albanese in hopes of further positivity within the struggling sector.
“We know the Albanese Government shares our love of Aussie music and is committed to making local artists shine here and on the global stage,” said ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd in a statement after Labor’s win.
“Our powerful local soundtrack has a critical part to play in what it means to be Australian. It is fundamental that young Australians are able to hear their stories reflected in recorded music or at live venues across the country,” she added. “Music is a vital part of what makes a future worth investing in. Between DJ Albo, a hip-hop loving Treasurer and an Arts Minister in a band, we believe that future is in good hands. “
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In addition to thanking and congratulating the successful candidates in the election that mirror the values of promoting Australian music, Herd shared a sense of optimism at what will come of the Labor Government’s latest term.
“We are thrilled that we can now continue the work started under the National Cultural Policy, Revive, and are ready to progress our work with Ministers on outdated radio caps, maintain strong and effective copyright in the age of AI, back Music Australia and Creative Workplaces, and ensure Australian music has the prominence and opportunity it deserves,” she added.
APRA AMCOS Chief Executive Dean Ormston has also shared his thoughts on the election results, pointing toward a greater potential for music and arts-based projects to grow and thrive in the wake of Labor’s win.
“We welcome the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government and look forward to continuing the strong partnership we’ve built over the past three years,” Ormston said. “Programs like Revive Live, the establishment of Music Australia, and support across live music, export and copyright have made a real difference to songwriters, composers, artists, music businesses, local communities and audiences.
“We can now build on that foundation so we see and hear more great Australian music - on our stages, on radio, on screen and across streaming platforms - here at home and around the world.”
Meanwhile, the Vote Music 2025 platform – which includes the support of ARIA, PPCA, Support Act, APRA AMCOS, AMPAL, The Push, Sounds Australia, and myriad others – has also welcomed the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government.
“The industry stands ready to work in partnership with Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, and the wider government on the next chapter of the national cultural policy Revive, to build on strong foundations to ensure Australian music is heard, valued and supported across the country and around the world,” a press release from Vote Music read.
“The Vote Music 2025 platform articulates a national agenda to grow music jobs, build stronger communities, and amplify local voices on a global stage. With the government’s re-election, the campaign takes on renewed urgency and shared opportunity.
“This is a new era of momentum and possibility, and Vote Music 2025 welcomes the government’s re-election and its commitment to expanding Revive Live,” it added. “It looks forward to working together to supercharge the future of Australian music.”
Vote Music have outlined five priorities which are essential to securing the future of Australian music, including investment in live music and industry growth, the strengthening of creative rights, amplifying local music both at home and abroad, strengthening communities and audience growth, and also expanding global exports and cultural diplomacy.
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