News & insights

2 Feb 23

After two-plus years of lockdowns and letdowns, the music industry’s recovery is in full swing. The appetite for live action is palpable, promoters say. The response, like nothing we’ve seen.

2 Feb 23

For an artist wanting to make it in the music business, now is a great time to start. There are more job opportunities than people to fill them.

29 Nov 22

It's been a busy year for AIM’s student-run record label, 2030 Records! As we reach the end of the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect.

8 Nov 22

In this week's edition of AIM's New Tunes blog, we have music spanning instrumental progressive guitar, future bass vs. South Indian classical music and a hybrid fusion of electronic, rock, jazz, classical and hip hop.

17 Oct 22

Rising Australian star Montaigne joins our amazing podcast host Elana Stone to talk about her creative transformation during the pandemic, Eurovision experiences and lots more.

10 Oct 22

Musicians face unique challenges when it comes to mental health. At AIM, we are committed to supporting our students at times of inner turbulence. To provide some expert insight on musicians and mental health from within AIM, we spoke to Robert Brennan, AIM’s Wellbeing Manager.

27 Sep 22

AIM's Afro-Latin Explosion Ensemble had a recording session at AIM Sydney's state-of-the-art studios recently. We captured a few moments from the energetic session on film. Watch the video below.

16 Aug 22

How do you overcome performance anxiety? We put together a panel of musicians, psychologists and educators to discuss their best advice to overcome an almost universal experience for performing musicians. Read the article or listen to the podcast.

15 Jul 22

In this week's episode of the "It's Raining Mentors" podcast, Josh and Elana speak to Luke O'Connor from Australia's premier music industry mental health charity, Support Act.

5 Jul 22

AIM alumni Alex Smirneos performed with First Nations superstar Baker Boy at the St. Kilda Festival, and has joined him at a series of shows since. We caught up with Alex to talk about these incredible musical moments.

23 Jun 22

AIM’s student-run record label 2030 Records officially launched at AIM's Sydney campus this month. The label celebrates AIM's most talented students. See photos and read more about the launch party that featured an evening of incredible performances.

20 Jun 22

AIM graduates Emily Hanks and Josephine Ison are in-demand performers and booking agents who shared absolutely essential information with AIM students about establishing yourself as a successful musician and busy performer.