AUSTA News 2025

Positions Vacant

April 15th, 2025 by Nicole Strohfeldt

POSTION VACANT – NATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to take on the role of National Administrator. This remote position serves as the central hub for coordinating the operations of AUSTA’s National Office. The successful candidate will communicate with members across Australia via phone, video conferencing, and email, and will work closely with key volunteer stakeholders including the National President, National Secretary, National Treasurer, and National Journal Editor. Key Responsibilities: Manage and update content on AUSTA’s website (www.austa.asn.au). Liaise with the website hosting company. Coordinate national events, including touring artists. Oversee membership…


Advertising Opportunities

January 10th, 2025 by AUSTA Admin

Advertising Opportunities Looking to boost your brand visibility within the string music community? Explore 2025 Advertising Opportunities with AUSTA and promote your products, services, or events directly to string teachers, performers, and makers across Australia. AUSTA offers flexible and impactful advertising opportunities through publications, email campaigns, social media, and conferences. Advertising with AUSTA connects you directly with string teachers, performers, luthiers, and music institutions through a variety of trusted platforms. Whether you’re launching a new product, promoting an event, or seeking visibility in the education sector, we offer a range of tailored options to help you meet your goals. AUSTA…


AUSTA National Conference 2025

October 13th, 2024 by AUSTA 2025 National Conference

AUSTA Golden Jubilee National Conference 2025 SYDNEY 11 – 13 July 2025 Present at the AUSTA National Conference in 2025 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and submit your conference presentation proposal here… AUSTA Golden Jubilee Conference, Sydney July 11-13 2025 Supporting teachers, advancing players, inspiring artistry, building connection AUSTA’s 2025 Golden Jubilee conference at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music celebrates the history and vision of a professional community that has transformed the life and work of string players, teachers and makers in Australia for half a century. Connecting Australian string players, industry, teachers, learners and parents AUSTA advances artistry,…


EBM Coverlink Insurance Partnership

March 7th, 2024 by AUSTA Admin

EBM CoverLink offers AUSTA members access to an exclusive insurance offer that applies whether your instrument is at home or in transit. Benefits include: instrument covered whether it is at home or in transit no claim discount (if no claims made during past 3 years) free climatic conditions cover (if instrument is under $100,000) reduced broker fee from $90.00 to $50.00 p/y support in the event of a claim. Read more about how to access this offer here (please note, you must be logged in to the website and a current member to access this offer.) For more information contact EBM CoverLink on 1300…


EBM Insurance Partnership

January 12th, 2022 by Emily Dittman

EBM Insurance Partnership EBM Insurance & Risk is Australian owned and operated and has a dedicated team that supports musicians, dealers, teachers and students with cover for their instruments.   AUSTA members can access an exclusive insurance offer from EBM Insurance & Risk. This offer applies whether your instrument is at home or in transit and includes: no claim discount (if no claims made during past 3 years) free climatic conditions cover (if instrument is under $100,000) reduced broker fee from $90.00 to $50.00 p/y support in the event of a claim. Read more about how to access this offer here…