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Music Nt Incorporated

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ABN 34792015203|Darwin, NT 0801|www.musicnt.com.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$2.4M
Total Assets
$1.8M
Staff FTE
9
Volunteers
84

About

Music NT is the peak body for music in the Northern Territory, providing advocacy, programs, and industry support to develop and strengthen the NT music sector. They serve diverse beneficiaries including First Nations people, women, youth, remote communities, and financially disadvantaged artists through music education, awards, industry development, and venue support initiatives. Their approach emphasizes inclusion, gender equity, and building capacity across all levels of the music industry.

Programs (14)

National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA)

Annual awards celebrating and recognizing excellence in Indigenous music from across Australia.

NT Music Awards

Annual awards recognizing achievements in the Northern Territory music industry.

Bush Bands Program

Support program for remote and regional bands in the Northern Territory.

Regional Areas Music Program (RAMP)

Program supporting music development in regional and remote areas of the NT.

All Good Project

Venue support initiative helping venues create safer, more inclusive live music environments.

Divas Program

Program supporting female artists and music industry professionals in the NT.

FreshmiNT Program

Youth-focused music development and engagement program.

Sista Sounds

Program supporting First Nations women in the music industry.

Remote Music Rangers Program

Program combining music development with cultural knowledge and Caring for Country principles.

You Gotta See It To Be It - Strategic Directions for NT Women In Music

Strategic plan addressing gender equity and supporting women's participation in the NT music industry across education, access, representation, collaboration, and exposure.

MusicNT Trade Missions Program

Program supporting NT artists and music industry professionals to participate in trade missions and industry events.

Soundtrack To The Outback

Music program supporting artists and music creation in remote outback regions of the NT.

Alice Springs Instrument Library

Resource providing access to musical instruments for artists and community members in Alice Springs.

Darwin Rehearsal Space

Providing dedicated rehearsal facilities for musicians in Darwin.

Outcomes

Gender gap in NT music industry: Documented ongoing disadvantage and marginalisation impacting women's success and participation; strategic plan developed to address barriers
Territory Sounds Top 40 Countdown: Only 3 women in top 40 songs, highlighting gender disparity in the industry
Strategic plan pillars: Five focus areas: Music Education & Development, Access & Inclusion, Participation & Representation, Collaboration, and Exposure
Industry audit commitment: MusicNT committed to auditing own work against gender equity and diversity markers

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$2.4M$2.4M$1.8M9 FTE + 84 vol
FY2022$1.8M$1.7M$1.9M8 FTE + 60 vol
FY2021$1.4M$1.4M$1.4M5 FTE + 20 vol
FY2020$1.8M$1.7M$1.1M6 FTE + 2 vol
FY2019$1.6M$1.5M$426K8 FTE + 10 vol
FY2018$1.4M$1.3M$391K13 FTE + 35 vol
FY2017$1.1M$1.1M$681K2 FTE + 25 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteUnemployedVictims of CrimeYouthOther Gender Identities
Operates In
NT

Domains

artsfirst nationsyouthcommunity developmenteducation

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 17 May 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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