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In Australia, a full time Music Manager generally earns $1,530 per week ($79,560 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The music industry has seen strong job growth in recent years. There are currently 14,100 people working this job role compared to 11,200 five years ago. Music Managers usually work in larger cities and towns.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Music Manager you should consider enrolling in a Diploma of Music Industry. You’ll learn more about performance and various music genres. You could also choose to further your studies with an Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.
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A Music Manager works with performance artists to secure bookings and negotiate contracts. You’ll act as a liaison between performers and the music industry to make sure your clients are well represented and receiving suitable pay and benefits. Music Managers work with new and emerging artists as well as experienced music professionals. You might spend time arranging live performances or working on recording contracts.
Music Managers usually work for several clients at once so you’ll need to be organised and be able to multitask. You’ll be dealing with a range of people from the music industry so you’ll have to be a good communicator and have strong negotiation skills. Music Managers must have a good understanding of how musicians work and will need to be up to date with what’s popular in the music industry.
