Research papers
Research Papers Commissioned or Funded (wholly or partially) by APRA AMCOS
AI and Music Report
Earlier this year, we commissioned the region’s largest survey about AI and music. The report explores the relationship between music and artificial intelligence, highlighting the economic and cultural implications within this rapidly evolving market.
Music Industry Review Report: Raising Their Voices
The report provides a blueprint on how we can take action to make the music industry safer, more inclusive, more respectful, and ultimately stronger.
The economic impact of tax offsets on the live music industry
This new study shows how tax offsets levied at venues staging live music might support an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and foster a healthy live performance ecosystem over the long term.
Australian music exports
What's music worth? Find out with the first comprehensive report that calculates the value of the Australian music industry as an international export.
Australian women screen composers
We're committed to redressing inequalities in the music industry. Discover which factors limit or enable the development of women's careers in music.
Live music research
It's a fact! The live music sector delivers a major boost to the economy. The findings pave the way for key policy developments in the future.
Music brings business to life
Could your brand benefit from better music selection? Find out the facts about how music influences purchasing decisions and more.
Economic contribution
Did you know that copyright industries employ 8.7% of the Australian workforce? Get more facts and figures on the economic contribution of our industry.
Other Music Industry Research
**Disclaimer: The material in this section is made available for the purpose of sharing information on current music industry research, in particular where that research focuses on benefitting equity, safety and inclusion in the Australasian music industry. These links are provided for information purposes only. Their inclusion here does not constitute APRA AMCOS' endorsement of the research projects or findings. The content accessible from this page may include or summarise views, standards or recommendations of third parties. However, such material should not be seen as an endorsement by APRA AMCOS of those views, standards or recommendations, nor indicate APRA AMCOS’ commitment to any particular course of action.
Women and Minority Genders in Music
The Women and Minority Genders in Music report by Dr Felicity Wilcox and Dr Barrie Shannon presents new, primary data about the lived experience of over 200 music creators of diverse genders in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand
Research Participation Opportunities
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Experiencing Equity
Experiencing Equity: A feminist analysis of female and gender diverse songwriters’ careers in regional and remote areas of Queensland, Australia – Ethics Approval Number S231828
If you have any further inquiries, please contact Melinda Wells directly at [email protected] or call 0408 079960 and feel free to pass on this information to anyone else you think might be interested in participating.