In 2023, the Australian Music Centre (AMC) released a First Nations Cultural Policy for Represented Artists, with the aim to guide the acknowledgement and attribution of Indigenous cultural intellectual property (ICIP).

Sharing our knowledge about ICIP in Australian music, these online information sessions are designed for music creators and organisations across Western Australia, including in remote and regional communities.

Participants will learn about what constitutes Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) , and how artists can work with First Nations material appropriately and respectfully, as we outline the legislation and resources available to you.

The sessions offer an opportunity to extend your knowledge about working with and building inclusive frameworks for Indigenous cultural content, aligned with the ‘First Nations First’ pillar of the national cultural policy.

Session duration: approx. 1 hour.

Sessions

Participants may register to one of two available sessions:

12-1pm AWST, Tuesday 5 November
5-6pm AWST, Wednesday 6 October

How to register

Click on 'Get tickets'
Select the session you would like to attend (only select one)
Enter your details to check out

After registering, you will be asked to complete a short survey before attending your elected session. This survey will help us gauge participants' current knowledge about ICIP.

Venue information will be provided to registered participants on email.

The Australian Music Centre is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and support of art music in Australia. Please consider making a small donation with your registration to support our work for Australian music.

This initiative is supported by the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), and will be presented in partnership with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO).

Inquiries

Please email m.oliver@australianmusiccentre.com.au if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing our knowledge and resources that will assist you in working with ICIP.

About us

The AMC has facilitated the creation, performance, and awareness of local art music nationally and internationally for almost 50 years. We are the national service organisation dedicated to art music in Australia and we have a commitment to the representation, advocacy, promotion, support of and for Australian creators and their music. Among our activities we provide career support, manage professional development programs, offer commission opportunities and co-present the annual Art Music Awards.

NATSIMO is an Indigenous-led initiative of APRA AMCOS and peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music creators. NATSIMO supports the growth and development of songwriters and composers and advocate for a thriving, self-determined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music industry.