Musicians Australia

04/06/2026

There's nothing quite like the magic of a live music performance. Yet Australian musicians are finding it increasingly difficult to make a living from live music, as the use of live musicians in productions and events is declining. Our Keep Music Live campaign is a national call to protect and strengthen live performance, ensuring audiences and musicians can continue to experience the irreplaceable value of live music.
Sign the petition: meaa.io/keepmusiclive

29/05/2026

The panel discussion on Equitable Remuneration (ER) at MEAA Federal Council today demonstrated the need for consultation and fair pay for creative and media workers in an AI-driven world.



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29/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, MEAA members acknowledge the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, culture, and storytelling. As the union for Australia’s creative and media workers, we recognise that truth-telling and First Nations voices are central to a fair, inclusive, and representative industry.
Find out more about events you can attend near you:
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Every year workplaces, schools, early learning services, community groups, reconciliation groups, and people right across the country host a range of activities and events during National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

27/05/2026

Australia’s creative industries generate billions, but many creative workers still miss out when their work is broadcast in Australia. Equitable Remuneration (ER) would change that by making sure creators are paid fairly, every time their work is used.
Creative work has value, and that value deserves protection in law.


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26/05/2026

Musicians are disappearing from Australia's biggest stage shows as KeyComp - a technology which allows a single keyboard player to replicate entire sections of an orchestra - is replacing musicians at the current performance of The Lion King in Sydney. Hear what James Steendam, Federal President of MEAA Musicians, has to say about the change.

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out...

26/05/2026

Today, we mark National Sorry Day, a time to recognise the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to reflect on the ongoing impact of the forced removal of children from their families, communities, and cultures.

MEAA recognises our responsibility to continue to listen and centre First Nations voices with respect and integrity in all that we do.

Reconciliation is not a single moment. It’s an ongoing commitment to truth-telling, culturally safe workplaces, and advocacy for justice and change.

26/05/2026

Spotify and Universal Music Group have agreed on a deal that will allow subscribers to generate song covers and remixes using artificial intelligence. We need to ensure that original creators are fairly paid for the use of their work - which is why Equitable Remuneration (ER) must be introduced into Australian copyright law.



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Licensing agreement will allow listeners to use AI to create content on streaming platform for first time

20/05/2026

By introducing ER into copyright legislation, we ensure creators share in the benefits of AI, have a say in how their work is used, are paid fairly and consistently. Innovation should not come at the expense of workers.



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18/05/2026

It's time for Australia to catch up with the rest of the world, and value the contribution of our creative and media workers by introducing Equitable Remuneration (ER) into Australian copyright law.



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15/05/2026

The introduction of Equitable Remuneration (ER) into Australian copyright law is an important step in protecting the creative workforce that underpins our arts and culture sector. Creativity, journalism and the arts depend on sustainable creative careers. ER helps protect the cultural infrastructure Australia that all Australians rely on.

Learn more about the “Pay Up” campaign: meaa.io/payup