This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) in partnership with Sounds Australia is thrilled to announce Round 3 of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution - Independent Labels and Distributors (ICC).

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

This form is for those applying for Round 3 only (ie. to attend a conference taking place between January 1 – June 30, 2025).

Round 3 submissions close October 31, 2024 (midnight AEDT).
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 monica@air.org.au

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

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* 2. Are you attending this event with an artist(s) on your roster?

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* 3. Your Full Name

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* 4. Your Email Address

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* 5. Your AIR Membership Number (please email monica@air.org.au if you're unsure)

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* 6. Your Business / Company Name and ABN Number

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* 7. Where are you based?

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* 8. Your Mobile Phone Number

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* 9. What are your preferred gender pronouns?

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* 10. Your Age

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* 11. Do you identify as any of the following:

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* 12. I have read the eligibility criteria for this program (as appears at www.air.org.au/maicc) and I can confirm that I meet the eligibility criteria for funding.

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* 13. Please provide your labels biography. (1000 characters maximum)

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* 14. How long have you been an Australian Independent label or distributor? (# of years). Please note you must have been established for a minimum of 2 years to be eligible to apply.

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* 15. Please provide link/s (website, socials) for your label and confirm how many Australian artists you represent.

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* 16. Please share a plan identifying the activities you will undertake before and during this event, including specific goals you hope to achieve. This should include the objectives for your label business and could also include the plans and goals for the artists on your roster. (3000 characters maximum)

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* 17. Why is this a priority international market for you right now? Please share any information that demonstrates potential for growth in this region. (1000 characters maximum)

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

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

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

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* 21. What is your funding request? You may request up to $5,000 AUD.

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* 22. How do you intend to spend the requested funding? Please provide a $ breakdown that reflects the total amount you have requested.

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* 23. Have you recieved International Conference funding before?

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* 24. If yes, please specify when you recieved the funding and which conference you attended

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* 25. Letter of Support #1 (optional)

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* 26. Letter of Support #2 (optional)

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* 27. Terms & Conditions:

I have read the terms and conditions information on the program webpage (www.air.org.au/maicc) and I understand that AIR 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.

Please note it is the responsibility of all participants to arrange and pay for any insurance that they require to undertake this Activity. (If you wish to use some of your funding towards insurance costs, this is permitted.)

I confirm that if I am successful in being selected to receive funding, I agree to the program's Terms & Conditions.

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* 28. Privacy Collection Notice and Consent:

Privacy Collection Notice:

The information on this form is being collected by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR). The information is being collected, with your consent, in order to complete your application for the Music Australia International Conference Contribution - Independent Labels and Distributors 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.

AIR 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 AIR by contacting monica@air.org.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 AIR in connection with the Music Australia International Conference Contribution - Independent Labels and Distributors program being disclosed to Creative Australia for research and evaluation purposes.

I understand I can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting monica@air.org.au

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