Can Australian Music Survive in the Age of Spotify?
The ALMBC Strategic and Operational Plan 2026–2028 sets a clear, nationally coordinated direction for strengthening Australia’s live music business ecosystem over the next three years. Building on the 2024 plan and informed by extensive sector consultation in early 2026, it sharpens ALMBC’s mission as the independent, business‑focused voice for live music workers, operators, sole traders and small‑to‑medium enterprises. The plan responds to ongoing structural pressures in the sector by prioritising practical solutions, evidence‑led advocacy and national consistency across policy, standards and business practice.
Structured around a simple four‑step operating model: Identify, Simplify, Inform and Advocate, the plan outlines strategic priorities alongside a detailed FY2026–27 operational program. It focuses on areas of highest impact, including ticketing trust protections, insurance leadership, workforce compliance, best‑practice business resources, grassroots artist and venue development, and the further establishment of ALMBC as a trusted national industry authority. Together, these actions are designed to deliver measurable outcomes for members, support a more sustainable live music economy, and ensure ALMBC’s long‑term financial and organisational resilience.
