Music made by people, for people.
Community Music Australia is the national voice for community music participation — advocating for, connecting and supporting community music organisations across the country.
An Australia where everyone has the opportunity to participate in music and experience the social, cultural and personal benefits that community music provides.
To advocate for, connect and support community music organisations across Australia, strengthening participation and ensuring community music remains a vibrant and valued part of Australian life.
Three pillars guide everything we do
Advocate
Working with governments and stakeholders to ensure community music is recognised as essential cultural and social infrastructure.
Connect
Building stronger networks between community music organisations, leaders, volunteers and participants across Australia.
Support
Providing research, resources and programs that help community music organisations thrive and grow.
Australia's first National Community Music Survey
Launching 1 October 2026, the National Community Music Survey will provide the first comprehensive picture of community music participation across Australia.
- Survey opens1 October 2026
- Survey closes31 March 2027
- Report releasedJune 2027
What's happening
Join the movement
Whether you're a community music organisation, volunteer, musician, educator, supporter or policymaker, we invite you to be part of the conversation.