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Music Industry Mentoring
Music Industry Mentoring is your backstage pass to the Australian music industry.
A free program for young people at the start of their careers, this program gives you hands-on experience inside 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, Music Australia and Live Performance Australia.
Applications are now open for the next round of the program and close 5pm AEDT, Monday 30 November 2026.
Apply for the Music Industry Mentoring program
Applications close 5pm AEST, Monday 30 November 2026
Opportunities
This participant will work within the Communications team at Live Nation Australia, gaining hands-on experience across earned media, owned channels, and content creation in one of the country's leading live entertainment companies. They will support the team with day-to-day communications tasks, from drafting copy and monitoring media, to assisting with campaigns and internal updates.
Download Opportunity Description: Live Nation - Communications Assistant, Melbourne
This participant will work across the Australian UNIFIED Artist Management & Community Music team, working alongside the management teams behind artists on UNIFIED's roster, such as Ocean Alley, Emma Donovan, The Grogans, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and The Rions.
You will see the life cycle of an independent release with the Community Music team, learn how UNIFIED supports artists' careers, and get first-hand experience of the day-to-day operations of each business.
This participant will work within the Tour Operation and Ticketing teams at Frontier Touring, to learn key skills to be able to provide administration support to the teams for Live Touring.
Download Opportunity Description: Frontier Touring - Tour Operations and Ticketing Assistant, Sydney
This participant will work alongside the Touring team on artist advancing for Groovin the Moo and other events, getting hands-on experience in how a major Australian festival comes together, from first contact with artist teams through to show day. It’s a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the logistics that make a festival/show experience run smoothly from the artists perspective.
This participant will work across both the marketing and customer experience teams. In marketing, they will support general admin for social media and content creation, including managing content creator admin. In customer experience, they will help with customer service processes, prepare accreditation packs for festival departments and assist with finalising guest services admin.
This participant will work within the Promoter Operations team at Live Nation Australia, assisting with the coordination and administration that keeps tours moving, from venue confirmations and itineraries through to production logistics, budgeting and reporting. It's a great entry point into the touring side of the music industry, with exposure to key agents, management clients, and internal teams across the business.
Download Opportunity Description: Live Nation - Promoter Operations Assistant, Sydney
This participant will gain hands-on experience in marketing and administration, working alongside the CEO and with guidance from The Annex, the participant will assist with social media strategy, content creation and scheduling, as well as data collection and general administration. The role offers valuable industry experience and professional development while contributing to the AMVF’s mission to support Australia's grassroots music venues.
This opportunity is supported by Moshtix.
This participant will work with New Day Projects and the City of Port Adelaide Enfield on the development and delivery of New Found Sound 2027, a free, all-ages live music festival presented by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. The role will provide practical experience across event administration, artist and venue liaison, stakeholder engagement, marketing and partnership support.
Download Opportunity Description: New Found Sound - Programming Assistant, Adelaide
Key dates
Applications open
2 November 2026
Applications close
30 November 2026
Interviews
11 - 22 January 2027
Applicants notified
18 - 29 January 2027
Workplace learning program
February - June 2027
What you'll gain
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.
FAQ's
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.
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