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SOMA statement on MYO funding cuts

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SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS’ ASSOCIATION (SOMA) Statement on the defunding of Melbourne Youth Orchestras The union for Australia’s professional orchestral musicians ...

MEAA statement on freedom of political opinion in relation to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine

In response to increasing expressions of concern from our membership, the Musicians, Equity, and Entertainment, Crew and Sport sections of ...

My MEAA Story: Jaspar McCahon-Boersma

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Jaspar McCahon-Boersma is a bass player from Sydney who has been involved in the Musicians Australia $250 minimum fee campaign ...

Navigating an ever-changing landscape

The past year has highlighted the importance of adaptability and innovation in our industries,  says Federal President Simon Collins ...

Creative Workplaces will help to deliver safe and fair jobs in the arts and entertainment sectors

MEAA welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to safer and fairer workplaces across all art forms with the establishment of the ...

Federal Council meets in Sydney

For the first time since 2020, Federal Council, the decision-making body of MEAA made up of 95 elected members from ...

National Cultural Policy is a big step forward for the sector

The release of the new National Cultural Policy, Revive,  is a major show of faith in the arts sector by the ...

My MEAA Story: Luke Plumb

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Luke Plumb is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Tasmania who has been a member of Musicians Australia since ...

Erin Madeley to be next MEAA Chief Executive

Erin Madeley will succeed Paul Murphy as the Chief Executive of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance ...

Renewal at the top of Australia’s union for media, entertainment and arts workers

The MEAA Federal Council will have a fresh look with 43 new delegates and a change of leadership at the ...