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Tyler Jenke

“This donation directly supports national music programs that build confidence, friendship and belonging, making participation simple and social for every young Australian."

Spotidy & The Push
Spotidy & The Push(Credit: Supplied)

Global streaming platform Spotify has announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year partnership with Australian youth music organisation The Push.

The new partnership is accompanied by a $200,000 donation from Spotify – the largest single donation ever received by The Push, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Announced during a flagship event in Sydney on Wednesday, February 25th, the new partnership is described as another step in Spotify’s commitment to Australian music, and aims to assist The Push in building credible, visible, and measurable youth pipelines into the industry, spanning areas such as education, access, advocacy and discovery.

The launch event also bolstered by an exclusive performance from Robert Baxter – a previous alumni of The Push – who was also joined onstage by Spotify’s latest RADAR artist MAY-A.

The $200k donation will also directly support The Push’s new ten-year strategy, A National Plan For Young Australians And Music, which serves as a roadmap that ensured every young person – regardless of postcode, income, or identity – can both participate and thrive within the Australian music scene.

“This is about empowering young Australians to connect meaningfully with music – having seen the deep impact and respect The Push has here in Australia, this partnership was a no-brainer,” says Spotify’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Dustee Jenkins.

“Spotify’s support comes at a defining moment for The Push as we launch A National Plan for Young Australians and Music — a ten-year roadmap shaped by young people across the country,” added The Push CEO, Kate Duncan.

“This donation directly supports national music programs that build confidence, friendship and belonging, making participation simple and social for every young Australian.

“As we enter our 40th year, this partnership strengthens our ability to remove barriers and expand real-world opportunities, ensuring young people aren’t locked out of Australia’s music future, but elevated to help shape it.”

Spotify’s three-year partnership also aims to deliver access, education, and real-world pathways into live music and the broader industry; mental health, wellbeing, and safe cultural spaces; and equity, representation, and inclusion, particularly for under-represented communities.