News & insights

21 Mar 23

A big advantage of AIM is student-access to leading performers in the industry. Recently, Music Theatre students from AIM Melbourne learned from Stefanie Jones, Australia's Mary Poppins.

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.

22 Nov 22

“Dollhouse Collective is made up of fem-identifying and queer artists,” Lucy says of the adventurous theatre group she founded at AIM with fellow students. “We embody feminine gutsy power and look to produce work that reflects that.

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.

16 Sep 22

We are thrilled to announce that AIM Masters student, talented violinist Marcella Felicia, has just performed with the G20 Orchestra at the G20 Presidency, a global leadership summit held at Borobudur Temple, Indonesia’s largest and most spectacular Buddhist temple.

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.

17 Jul 22

AIM's talented vocal ensemble perform Jazmine Sullivan's "Masterpiece (Mona Lisa)" live from AIM Sydney's harbour-facing rooftop stage.

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.