|
The purpose of the Music Council of Australia (MCA) is to bring together all sections of the music community in order to advance a diverse and vibrant musical life throughout Australia. To achieve this, MCA, independently and in partnership, gathers and provides information, conducts research, undertakes advocacy, ensures representation in relevant forums, and initiates and realises projects that advance musical life.
What is the Council?
The MCA is a 50-member national peak music organisation for Australia. Its members include nominees of major national music organisations, and distinguished individuals expert in various aspects of music. The membership structure is designed to ensure representation from a broad range of musical styles, the various levels of music education, and the many ways of documenting music and bringing it before its audiences.
It is an informational and advocacy body, giving service to the musical world.
For the current list of members, click here.
The MCA is the official Australian representative to the UNESCO International Music Council (IMC), Paris, the world peak music organisation. It is also a member of the International Network for Cultural Diversity (INCD), Ottawa.
Examples of the issues the Music Council of Australia takes up.
|
