Ground Floor Accelerator Program

A six-month accelerator program for independent Australian artists, offering hands-on support, mentorship, release guidance, and a live performance slot. Applications are open on a rolling basis and are reviewed continuously.

Who can apply

Independent artist or band; existing Community Music artists welcome; have three original songs or demos; have an EP, LP or multiple singles for release via Community Music within 12 months; commit to 6-month program; residents living in Australia; all band members 16 years & over.

Perks & benefits

Strategic mentorship with key industry team members
Educational workshops in media training, touring and booking, social media and content strategies, sync licensing, legal and finance
Priority marketing and DSP pitching support for your next release via Community Music and The Annex
Live performance at a UNIFIED or Community Live event

Key contacts

Ash Hills
General Manager, UNIFIED Artist Management
Caleb Williams
Senior Artist Manager, UNIFIED Artist Management
Chelsea Donoghue
Senior Lawyer, UNIFIED Music Group
Coco Eke
Founder, Bush Music Fund
Dan Nascimento
Senior Artist Manager & General Manager, Community Music
Elinor Williams
Director of Marketing, The Annex
Francesca Caldara
Vice President, Community Music
Harry Moore
General Manager, Lonely Lands Agency
Jack Parsons
Founder, Bush Music Fund
Jaddan Comerford
CEO & Founder, UNIFIED Music Group
Kate McCabe
Strategic Communications Lead, Sound Story
Mardi Caught
Managing Director, The Annex
Rachel Kelly
GM Publishing & Sync Community Music
Steve de Wilde
Senior Artist Manager, UNIFIED Artist Management
Will Cuming
Artist + Head of Product & Engineering, Community Music

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