The Seed Fund’s Management Workshop Program is a NSW based, national professional development training for up to 35 emerging artist managers and self-managed artists. The program is holistically designed; a 5 day workshop intensive, followed by 12 months of mentoring. Participants develop interstate and territory networks with alumni, peers and industry leaders and practical skills to propel their careers.

Created by artists for artists, The Seed Fund Management Workshop Program began in 2006 as a way to bring emerging artist managers and self-managed artists together with industry leaders to share resources and impart wisdom, creating new national networks. 

The workshop program is the only national management program catering to self-managed artists. Over the space of 19 years, The Seed Fund has delivered 13 management workshop programs, kickstarting over 300 careers.

The Management Workshop Program is funded by private philanthropic donations and Sound NSW.

2026 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP PROGRAM

  • To be eligible for the 2026 Seed Fund Management Workshop Program, you must be: 

    18+ years of age

    An Australian citizen or permanent resident

    An active artist manager or self-managed artist.

    Have at least two years experience working with artists who are creating and performing original music. This experience must be on a national level and be supported by touring data and release strategies. *Please note this 2 years of experience does not need to be a full time workload.

    Be responsible for making executive financial decisions for your artist.

    Articulate your planned activity for the upcoming 12-24 months.

    Available to participate in the NSW based, on site, live-in workshop intensive from Sunday 24th May - until Friday 29th May 2026 (inclusive). 

    Able to get yourself to your closest major domestic airport to participate in the workshop intensive.

    Available to participate in a mentorship program with The Seed Fund Alumni Mentors, for 12 months following the workshop intensive.

    Complete the application in full.

  • Successful participants will be chosen based on:

    Relevance of the program to their current career goals and challenges.

    Overall management experience.

    Critical timing in their artists/their management career.

    Readiness for a national program.

    This program aims to bring together a group of diverse voices from individuals who can contribute their experience, knowledge and questions to support high-level group learning. A maximum of 35 participants will be selected for the 2026 program.

  • The Management Workshop Intensive will be held in NSW.

    The Seed Fund will cover your flights, ground transport, twin share accommodation and meals while you are on site.

    Previous workshop program applicants and participants are eligible to re-apply 

    Unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback on your application. 

  • Applications Open: 19th September 2025

    Applications Close:  31st October 2025

    Applicants Notified: prior to 24th December 2025

    Workshop Intensive: Sunday 24th May - Friday 29th May 2026 (inclusive)

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

“The Seed is an intensive music industry survival skills program that embodies the spirit of sharing, generosity, vulnerability and resource swapping. It shows by example that we are better together, and instills a sense of common purpose and connection in a notoriously siloed industry.

I wish I could do it every year.” 

- Tyler McLoughlin - Bobby Alu

“The Seed workshop was a formative experience that reshaped my understanding of what it means to be an efficient, empathetic, and successful artist manager—teaching me that true leadership in this role lies in balancing strategic thinking with deep emotional intelligence and unwavering support for the artist’s vision.” 

- Chris Bettiol -  Telenova, George Alice, Edward Quinn