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.

4 Oct 22

Matt Tinkler is an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer, Ableton-certified trainer and AIM lecturer. He answers his most frequently asked questions about getting started as a producer/composer on AIM's YouTube channel.

14 Sep 22

The Australian Institute of Music's stunning new Yamaha S7X Grand Piano was selected from two pianos at the Yamaha Piano Centre in Melbourne for AIM's new Sydney campus. Watch the video of this moment, below.

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

Jessie Lloyd is an Aboriginal Australian "Songkeeper," dedicated to honouring the music and culture of Aboriginal Australia and Torres Strait Islander communities with her collaborative music projects.

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.