Music Training Package endorsed and launched

The revised CUS09 Music Training Package was launched at the 9th AustralAsian Music Business Conference on 20 August 2009 by well-known music industry figure, Michael Smellie, former global COO for Sony/BMG, Asia Pacific head of BMG, MD of Polygram and rooArt records in Australia.  
IBSA hosted a launch lunch for conference delegates, positioning the Training Package with the music industry and bringing educators and training partners into a real-world training environment. 

In his introduction, the IBSA Chair, John Vines, OAM, provided background to IBSA’s role as the ISC charged with innovation within and outside the Training Packages, focused on emerging trends and continuous improvement for an innovative economy.  Of particular significance in the revised Music Training Package is the attention paid to emerging skills and training needs in digital technology through qualifications from Certificate I through to Advanced Diploma in music business, music composition, music performance and sound production.  

Michael Smellie highlighted the importance of training for employment and workplace practices, recognising that music business training must prepare people to take full advantage of the new trends and models in the music industry.

The endorsed CUS09 Music Training Package was approved by Ministers with a review date of 5 August 2012.

John Vines, OAM Chair IBSA	Michael Smellie, Former COO Sony/BMG	Greg McLean and John Vines
Launch participants	Michael Smellie, Linda Marson & stakeholders	Michael Smellie, Linda Arnold & John Vines