Manager Buddies

An AAM initiative in partnership with MMF UK, MMF Canada and EMMA - European Music Managers Alliance

About

Manager Buddies is an initiative of the Association of Artist Managers, MMF UK, MMF Canada and EMMA (European Music Managers Alliance) that coincides with select major international music conferences around the world.

For each edition of Manager Buddies, members who are attending the relevant conference are invited to submit an expression of interest if they wish to be part of the initiative. Aimed at building professional connections between managers from different countries, Manager Buddies sees selected managers paired up ahead of each conference, with the aim to:

- Learn more about each others' management work, artists and respective international territories
- Connect and share their respective goals and aims for the conference
- Share resources and ideas

…and more!

Follow our socials for further information on current and upcoming rounds.

Please note places are not guaranteed, and will depend on the number of EOIs we receive and suitable matches available in each round.

Current and Previous Editions

Who Can Apply

2022 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2022-23 Walk This Way program you must be:

  • 18+ years of age

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

  • A current resident of the Gold Coast

  • A music artist manager with up to 5 years experience in artist management OR; a self-managed artist who can clearly demonstrate your intention to pursue a career in artist management and has been managing at least 1 musical act (other than your own) for at least 2 years. (Please email kate@aam.org.au if you are unsure about your eligibility).

  • Applicants must agree to the Terms and Conditions in the program application form in order to be eligible for this program

  • Note: You do not have to be an AAM member to apply

You are ineligible for this program if:

  • You are a full-time employee of an organisation currently funded through the Arts Organisations Triennial Funding Program

  • You are an employee or contractor to the City of Gold Coast, a City of Gold Coast entity, a strategic partner, or a service provider participating in the program UNLESS your application includes a letter from your employer (CEO / Senior Manager / Chair) stating that your application is not associated with the duties of your role with that entity / service provider.

Selection Criteria & Process

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Relevance to career development and ambition of applicant

  • Potential to contribute to ongoing arts and culture sector development, specifically in the music artist management sector

  • Ability to dedicate the required amount of time to the program

Selection Process:

  • Applications will be assessed by a panel from the City of Gold Coast and the Association of Artist Managers

  • Industry experts may be asked to assess applications if required