Join Australia’s music leaders in New South Wales in 2025 to continue the conversation.
2025 dates and location in NSW to be announced.
Our vast regional and remote areas, home to 7 million people (28% of the population), are integral to shaping the nation’s music industry. ‘Revive’, the National Cultural Policy, recognises the value of regional music and aspires to create ‘a place for every story and a story for every place’.
From 7–9 August 2024, music experts, artists, policymakers, academics, and community leaders from the NT and beyond gathered in Darwin for the first-ever Regional and Remote Music Summit. Their aim was to create a new narrative for regional music-making – one that amplifies, connects, and strengthens our entire ecosystem.
The 2024 Summit Program presented panel sessions, case studies, keynote presentations and roundtable forums that respond to number of broad themes, including:
- Place, storytelling, and culture
- Regional and remote live music and festivals
- Adapting to the climate crisis
- Understanding and connecting with audiences
- The importance of safe spaces
- Skills gaps and building capacity
- Policy and investment
Join us in 2025 to discover new solutions and collaborations as we continue to work together to map an ambitious plan for regional and remote music.