Women in Music
Mentor Program

With a focus on developing skills in contract negotiation, financial literacy, marketing and leadership,  the program will pair mentees with mentors based on the goals the mentee wishes to achieve. Mentors commit to conducting meetings with their mentees and providing mentees with guidance and practical advice over the duration of the program to help them take their careers to the next level.

In addition to the mentorship, the Women in Music Mentor program will deliver professional development training opportunities, for mentors and mentees. This will include workshops with industry professionals and leaders.

The program is open to women and non-binary participants working in or aspiring to work in creative (solo artists, band members, songwriters), technical (engineers, producers, etc) and /or business roles (managers, promoters, record labels, etc) within the Australian music industry.

We invite those of any stage in their career to apply. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, all applications will be considered.

First Nations people, people with disabilities, those who identify as culturally diverse and those who reside in regional Australia are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Previous Women In Music Mentorship mentees are unable to apply for this round or future rounds of the program.

As a Women in Music Mentor program participant, successful applicants will be individually matched with a mentor based on the assistance the mentee is seeking to further their career. Each mentorship is offered for a 5-month period in which mentors and mentees must undertake a minimum of 4 x one-hour meetings, in addition, mentees will also be provided with access to professional development.

Mentees must commit to four x 1 hour sessions with their mentor over the five month period. NOTE: Extensions will be NOT granted, please do NOT apply unless you can commit to four hours over five months with your mentor.

Applicants are selected based on the strength of the following:

•  – Outcomes the participant hopes to achieve as a result of being mentored over a 5-month period
•  – Outline of how the participant believes the mentorship will benefit their career

If selected as a participant of the Women In Music Mentor program, participants will need to submit a report at the conclusion of their mentorship addressing their projected and actual outcomes from the program and how the mentorship has helped them grow their careers in the Australian music industry.

The Women in Music Mentor program operates Australia wide. Mentoring can be conducted online at times that suit both the mentor and mentee. In addition AIR will program online professional development sessions to make it easier for mentees to participate.

Not necessarily! As the timing is flexible and is to be worked out between mentor/mentee, working schedules can be taken into consideration

No, the Women in Music Mentor program is open to all Australian musicians and/or professionals identifying as a woman or non-binary regardless of their affiliation with specific industry companies, organisations or bodies.

There is no upper or lower age restriction however if the applicant is under 18 they will need to have a guardian present for any mentorship meetings.

Unfortunately, we cannot give specific advice on how to write an application. Applicants should explain how they believe this mentorship will help their career progression and achieve specific outcomes.

Due to the large amount of applications submitted, feedback will not be provided to applicants.