Applications are now open to artist managers and self-managed artists to join The Seed Fund’s 2027 Management Workshop Program.
The Seed Fund was co-founded by John Butler and Danielle Caruana (Mama Kin), with the management workshops beginning in 2006. In the 20 years since, The Seed Fund has run 14 Management Workshop Programs, supporting over 360 careers.
The program runs in two stages:
- The intensive: a five day, live in immersion in regional NSW, bringing participants together for a facilitated and structured program of workshops, panels and peer learning. Industry leaders share insights on best practices, emerging trends and new business models.
- The mentorship: during the intensive, participants are assigned to small groups, each guided by a Seed Fund managemenmt workshop alumni mentor. This mentor continues to support them for 12 months post workshop.
To apply for the 2027 Management Workshop Program, you must be:
- 18+ years old.
- An Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
- An active artist manager or self managed artist, creating original music.
- Have two years’ experience working at a national level. This doesn’t need to have been full time.
- Responsible for making executive financial decisions on behalf of your artist/s.
- Available for the full five day intensive (14–19 May 2027) and able to get yourself to your closest major domestic airport.
- Available for the 12 month mentorship from May 2027 – May 2028 (remotely online).
Applications are due by 5pm on Friday 27 November 2026. For more information, visit theseedfund.org/management-workshop.