We believe in the power of creativity and community to change lives.

We deliver transformative programs to address gender equality in the Australian music industry.
- Presenting the annual Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) & Conference Program.
- Celebrating the vast contributions and value of women across all areas in the Australian music industry from onstage to those working behind the scenes.
- Contributing to state and federal policy to improve the participation of women, non-binary and GNC across all sectors of the music industry.
- Collaborating with like-minded industry leaders, organisations and communities.
OUR SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS:
We empower communities and individuals to believe in themselves, their creativity, their potential and their future.

Our Focus Areas
CiCADA International Ltd focusses on these areas to create impactful, positive change.

Empowerment

Opportunity

Partnerships

Recognition
We foster connections in which mutual respect and cultural learning is a genuine two-way commitment and process.
In 2018, Cicada International established the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) & Conference Program to recognise the value and contribution of women across all areas of the Australian music industry.
AWMA 2023 will be presented in Brisbane on the 26–27 September at the Tivoli and Hotel X.

Leading by example

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Make a tax-deductible donation now.
Your donation will help Cicada International and Australian Women in Music Awards to continue to challenge the status quo and champion gender equality in the music industry. AWMA stands as a beacon, illuminating the remarkable contributions of women, non-binary, and LGBTQI peoples in music.