Music Australia has announced the recipients of the Record Label Development Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative which aims to support Australian labels actively nurturing and promoting Australian talent.

The $1,732,000 investment will support 23 record labels, varying from local independents to major label Australian subsidiaries, for the creation of new professional recordings, digital content and artwork, marketing and promotional campaigns, production, manufacturing and freight, artist development and staffing.

In addition to supporting labels, the artists featured in the project activities will also receive support through a mandatory non-recoupable 10% artist creation fee. Record labels are also incentivised to manufacture using environmentally sustainable materials, guided by Green Music Australia’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greenmusic.org.au/productstewardship" target="_blank">Sound Country: A Green Guide on Physical Music Products</a>.

Director of Music Australia Millie Millgate&nbsp;said:&nbsp;

“This direct investment into Australian record labels will see a minimum of 83 Australian acts benefit, creating a domino effect of support, that reinforces the interconnected nature of the contemporary music ecosystem.&nbsp;The role record labels play in developing their artists is significant and we need to safeguard them at a time when breaking Australian artists has never been harder.”

The Record Label Development Scheme will ensure Australian labels of all sizes, and with different genre focusses, can continue to compete effectively, support their artists, and contribute intrinsic value&nbsp;to a vibrant Australian music landscape.

1. Anti Fade Records 2. Bad Apples Music 3. BMG Australia 4. Butter Sessions 5. Cheersquad Records 6. Chugg Music 7. College of Knowledge Records 8. Civilians 9. Efficient Space 10. etcetc 11. Farmer &amp; The Owl 12. Forever Ever Records 13. Future Classic 14. Good Manners Records 15. I OH YOU 16. Medium Rare Recordings 17. Mushroom Music 18. NLV Records 19. ONELOVE 20. Pieater 21. Remote Control Records 22. Sing Hum Records 23. Tomboi Records

Music Australia has announced the recipients of the Record Label Development Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative which aims to support Australian labels actively nurturing and promoting Australian talent.The $1,732,000 investment will support 23 record labels, varying from local independents to major label Australian subsidiaries, for the creation of new professional recordings, digital content and artwork, marketing and promotional campaigns, production, manufacturing and freight, artist development and staffing.In addition to supporting labels, the artists featured in the project activities will also receive support through a mandatory non-recoupable 10% artist creation fee. Record labels are also incentivised to manufacture using environmentally sustainable materials, guided by Green Music Australia’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greenmusic.org.au/productstewardship" target="_blank">Sound Country: A Green Guide on Physical Music Products</a>.Director of Music Australia Millie Millgate&nbsp;said:&nbsp;“This direct investment into Australian record labels will see a minimum of 83 Australian acts benefit, creating a domino effect of support, that reinforces the interconnected nature of the contemporary music ecosystem.&nbsp;The role record labels play in developing their artists is significant and we need to safeguard them at a time when breaking Australian artists has never been harder.”The Record Label Development Scheme will ensure Australian labels of all sizes, and with different genre focusses, can continue to compete effectively, support their artists, and contribute intrinsic value&nbsp;to a vibrant Australian music landscape.The awarded labels include:1. Anti Fade Records 2. Bad Apples Music 3. BMG Australia 4. Butter Sessions 5. Cheersquad Records 6. Chugg Music 7. College of Knowledge Records 8. Civilians 9. Efficient Space 10. etcetc 11. Farmer &amp; The Owl 12. Forever Ever Records 13. Future Classic 14. Good Manners Records 15. I OH YOU 16. Medium Rare Recordings 17. Mushroom Music 18. NLV Records 19. ONELOVE 20. Pieater 21. Remote Control Records 22. Sing Hum Records 23. Tomboi Records

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On the record: Music Australia releases the inaugural Record Label Development Scheme recipients

MAXCONNECTORS is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Mimi Paranihi&nbsp;to its growing talent stable, as Mimi’s exclusive management. Mimi Paranihi is a&nbsp;New Zealand born Creative, Dancer, and is the Assistant Creative Director for fashion streetwear label&nbsp;<a href="https://effnclothing.com/password" target="_blank">EFFN</a>.

Mimi who is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Porou descent, recently rose to fame as a&nbsp;contestant on the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/mimi-paranihi" target="_blank">season of Love Island Australia</a>.

Trained as a professional dancer at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street studio, Mimi has built a loyal TikTok following of&nbsp;320,000&nbsp;by sharing her passion for dance and her vibrant, outgoing personality. As a proud Māori woman, she inspires her audience to embrace their uniqueness, infusing her content with elements of her cultural heritage to celebrate her roots and connect with a diverse, ever-growing fanbase.

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Mimi Paranihi joins the agency following a stream of&nbsp;recent new talent acquisitions&nbsp;including Model and Personality&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annalisedalins_/?hl=en" target="_blank">Annalise Dalins</a>, and Lifestyle Creator&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasyohei" target="_blank">Tom Dickinson</a>.

MAXCONNECTORS is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Mimi Paranihi&nbsp;to its growing talent stable, as Mimi’s exclusive management. Mimi Paranihi is a&nbsp;New Zealand born Creative, Dancer, and is the Assistant Creative Director for fashion streetwear label&nbsp;<a href="https://effnclothing.com/password" target="_blank">EFFN</a>.Mimi who is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Porou descent, recently rose to fame as a&nbsp;contestant on the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/mimi-paranihi" target="_blank">season of Love Island Australia</a>.Trained as a professional dancer at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street studio, Mimi has built a loyal TikTok following of&nbsp;320,000&nbsp;by sharing her passion for dance and her vibrant, outgoing personality. As a proud Māori woman, she inspires her audience to embrace their uniqueness, infusing her content with elements of her cultural heritage to celebrate her roots and connect with a diverse, ever-growing fanbase.Find Mimi Paranihi below:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miaparanihi/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/miaparanihi/?hl=en</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@documentwithmi?_t=8sejHk1lpB4&amp;_r=1&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaxddARs8FI5SwxdAw2oMzEOtdFuBlw0QVbmxZWXvFvhSL1Pq-f47Q0BwQ_aem_Z0Fphf-mzMyMNQlMsf4-Lg" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@documentwithmi?</a>Mimi Paranihi joins the agency following a stream of&nbsp;recent new talent acquisitions&nbsp;including Model and Personality&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annalisedalins_/?hl=en" target="_blank">Annalise Dalins</a>, and Lifestyle Creator&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasyohei" target="_blank">Tom Dickinson</a>.

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MIMI PARANIHI SIGNS WITH LEADING AUSTRALIAN TALENT AGENCY MAXCONNECTORS

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Electronic components / Semiconductors / Electrical equipment

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