Expression of Interest Application | Round 1, 2026

The Australasian Music Publishers’ Association Limited (AMPAL) in partnership with Music Australia is thrilled to announce Round 1 of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Music Publishers 2026.

Please ensure you have read all information about this program, including key dates, eligibility criteria and T&C's at www.ampal.com.au/maicc before submitting an EOI. Only eligible applicants will be considered for funding.

This form is for those applying for Round 1 2026 (i.e. to attend a conference taking place between 1 January - 30 June 2026).

Round 1 2026 Applications open: Monday 13 October 2025 and close Monday 27 October 2025 (3PM AEDT).

Applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of their application on or around Monday 3 November 2025.

Survey Monkey Form Questions
***Important Note: You cannot save an incomplete survey and return to the form later. Your EOI will be submitted when you click the 'Submit' button.***

If you need support or have questions, please email maicc@ampal.com.au

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* 1. Full Name of person completing this application?

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* 2. Your Email Address?

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* 3. Your mobile phone number?

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* 4. Your Business / Company Name?

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* 5. Your ABN?

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* 6. Your APRA Membership Number?

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* 7. Where is your company based?

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* 8. Your preferred gender pronouns?

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* 9. Your Age?

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* 10. Do you identify as any of the following?:

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* 11. Which conference are you applying for funding for? (Please select 1 only)

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* 12. Will you be attending all days of this conference?

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* 13. Are you receiving co-funding towards this activity from any other body?
(It is a requirement that you tell us of any co-funding for this activity, whether it is confirmed before submitting your MAICC application; while waiting for the result; or after (and if) your application for MAICC has been successful.)

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* 14. If you are receiving co-funding, how much co-funding is already confirmed as a contribution towards this activity? (Please specify in AUD)

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* 15. Have you or your company received MAICC funding before? (Please check all boxes which apply)

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* 16. Are you attending this conference with songwriter(s) on your roster?

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* 17. Who is/are the writer/s (if applicable)? (If more than one, separate by commas; if not applicable, write "N/A")

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* 18. I have read the eligibility criteria for this program (as appears at ampal.com.au/maicc-2026) and I can confirm that I meet the eligibility criteria for funding.

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* 19. Please provide your personal biography + career history (1000 characters maximum)

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* 20. How long has your company been a music publisher? (# of years). Please note your company must have carried on business preferably for a minimum of 2 years as a publisher to be eligible to apply.

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* 21. Please provide the names of writer/s your company represents (along with your role in relation to each writer, set out in parentheses).

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* 22. Please provide link/s (website, socials) for your company and also each writer you represent.

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* 23. Please share a strategic plan outlining the activities you will undertake before, during and after this event, including specific goals you hope to achieve. These should include plans and goals for both your writer/s, and your own publishing business and/or the publishing business you work for. It is expected that anyone attending a conference will attend panels, showcases and/or undertake meetings, so please be specific in WHO you are meeting/connecting with, WHAT activities you are undertaking, and WHY. (3000 characters maximum)

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* 24. Why is this a priority international market for you/your artists? What makes the timing of this activity so critical to your overall strategy? Please share any information that demonstrates potential for growth in this region. (2500 characters maximum)

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* 25. How will you maximise the opportunities in the international market after the event? (1000 characters maximum)

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* 26. Why is funding from the Music Australia International Conference Contribution program valuable to you right now? (1000 characters maximum)

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* 27. Which country will you be departing from, and returning to, in order to attend this event?

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* 28. What is your funding request? You may request up to $5,000 AUD (excluding GST).

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* 29. How do you intend to spend the requested funding? Please provide a $ breakdown that reflects the total amount you have requested. Please ensure that your breakdown when added together equals your total, and that your total is not greater than $5000 AUD.

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* 30. What are your broader publishing career objectives for the next 12 months? (1500 characters maximum)

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* 31. Letter of Support #1 (Optional)

You may upload up to 2 letters of support from industry professionals / peers to support your application. Please note this is optional, not compulsory.

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* 32. Letter of Support #2 (Optional)

Upload letter #2 if applicable.

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* 33. Terms & Conditions: I have read the terms and conditions information on the program webpage (ampal.com.au/maicc-2026) and I understand that AMPAL will pay selected funding recipients (Activity Participants) AU$5,000 (excluding GST) as a lump sum upon receipt of an (a) fully executed Agreement and (b) a valid Tax Invoice. I confirm that if I am successful in being selected to receive funding, I agree to the programs Terms & Conditions.

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* 34. Consent To Share Email Address: If my application is successful, then by selecting yes below, I consent to my email address being shared with the International Conference Contribution organisations (including Music Australia, Sounds Australia, Association of Artist Managers, Australian Independent Record Labels Association, Australian Music Association and Australian Live Music Business Council).

My email address may be used by these organisations to contact me regarding my attendance at the international conference.

I understand Sounds Australia, and/or the other organisations may contact me about networking events, or other opportunities related to the international activity I am funded to attend.

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* 35. Privacy Collection Notice and Consent: The information on this form is being collected by the Australasian Music Publishers’ Association Limited (AMPAL). The information is being collected, with your consent, in order to complete your application for the Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Music Publishers program.

The information will be used by authorised staff for the purpose for which it was collected, and any other purpose which you have expressly consented to.

AMPAL is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the information will be protected against unauthorised access and use.

You may access or request correction of any personal information you have provided to AMPAL by contacting maicc@ampal.com.au

Consent:

I have read, understood and agree to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information (including sensitive information) in accordance with the Privacy Collection Notice above.

I consent to my aggregated personal information (including sensitive information) collected by AMPAL in connection with the Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Music Publishers program being disclosed to Creative Australia for research and evaluation purposes.

I understand I can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting maicc@ampal.com.au

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