Music Industry Mentoring
Music Industry Mentoring connects young people with workplace experience across Australia’s music industry.
A free program for young people at the start of their careers. You’ll be placed with a real music organisation, working across live events, production, marketing, or the business side of music.
You’ll gain real industry experience, build your network, and develop the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career.
Since 2024, more than 30 young people have worked inside leading music organisations across Australia, learning on the job with people working in the music industry.
Music Industry Mentoring is supported by The Ian Potter Foundation.
Key dates
Applications open
5 November 2025
Applications close
24 November 2025
Interviews
12 - 31 January 2026
Applicants notified of outcome
5 February 2026
Workplace Learning Program
February – July 2026
FAQ
Music Industry Mentoring is a free workplace learning program where you are placed with a music organisation for around 150 hours. During this time, you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn directly from industry professionals.
The program is open to young people aged 18–25 living anywhere in Australia. Priority access is given to First Nations young people, young people of colour, young people from low-income households, LGBTQIA+ young people, and young people with disability.
No. You don’t need previous experience or a long CV to apply. What matters most is your interest in the music industry, a willingness to learn and a commitment to participating in the program.
You'll gain practical industry experience, mentorship and professional connections. The program helps build skills, knowledge and confidence to support the next steps in a career in the contemporary music industry.
The program is free to participate in. You'll receive an allowance to help cover travel, meals and other expenses while completing the program.
Music Industry Mentoring focuses on behind-the-scenes careers in the music industry, including artist management, technical production, marketing and social media, promotions and operations.
Depending on the organisations involved in each round, placements may take place with festivals, venues, touring companies, music organisations and other businesses across the Australian music industry.
The program runs across Australia. Placement locations vary depending on the organisations involved in each round.
Places in the program are limited, so the application process can be competitive. If you’re passionate about working in music and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Join the Music Industry Mentoring mailing list and keep an eye on The Push website and social media channels for when applications open. You can also contact us at hello@thepush.com.au if you’d like to receive updates.
Strong applicants demonstrate a clear interest in working in the music industry and show evidence of pursuing relevant training, experience or opportunities that align with their future career goals.
Yes! Young people from regional and rural communities are encouraged to apply. Placement opportunities may vary depending on location and the organisations involved in each round.
If you have questions about the program or need support with your application, contact hello@thepush.com.au
Program opportunities
Real industry skills
You’ll build practical, hands-on skills in areas like event management, technical production, marketing, promotions and business operations.
Workplace readiness
You’ll learn how to operate in a professional environment, developing skills in communication, teamwork, time management, problem solving and industry etiquette.
Industry confidence
Working inside a real music company builds confidence in your abilities, ideas and voice, and helps you understand how the industry operates.
Professional networks
You’ll connect with industry professionals, mentors and peers, building relationships that can lead to future gigs, jobs, collaborations and opportunities.
Pathways into employment
The program is designed to help participants take the next step into the contemporary music industry, including paid work, further opportunities or continued mentorship.
Register your interest in Music Industry Mentoring
Join the mailing list to be the first to hear when the next round of the program opens.