Manager Buddies is an initiative of the Association of Artist Managers, MMF UK, MMF Canada, EMMA (European Music Managers Alliance) and MMF Aotearoa that coincides with select major international music conferences around the world.
For each edition of Manager Buddies, members who are attending the relevant conference are invited to submit an expression of interest if they wish to be part of the initiative. Aimed at building professional connections between managers from different countries, Manager Buddies sees selected managers from these organisations connected ahead of the conference to learn more about each others’ management work, artists and international territory; connect and share their respective goals/aims for the conference they are attending; share resources and ideas, and more.
Managers are arranged into small groups with others from different territories, based on their goals, interests and/or artist rosters (wherever possible).
At the end of each conference, participants are invited to complete a short survey to share feedback on their experience.
Follow AAM socials for further information on current and upcoming rounds, and links to submit an application. If you need support, please email kate@aam.org.au.
Please note places are not guaranteed, and will depend on the number of EOIs we receive and suitable matches available in each round.
Manager Buddies: 2025 Editions
Application Open + Closing Dates:
The Great Escape (UK) – May 14-17
Applications open Friday 21st March – APPLY HERE (please note you must be a member of the AAM, MMF UK, MMF Canada, MMF Aotearoa or a member of the European Music Managers Alliance to apply)
Applications close April 4th, 2025
NXNE (Canada) – June 11-15
Applications open Monday 7th April
Applications close May 1st, 2025
Reeperbahn Festival (Germany) – Sept 17-20
Applications open Tuesday 1st July
Applications close August 4th, 2025
SXSW Sydney (Australia) – Oct 13-19
Applications open Tuesday 5th August
Applications close September 1st, 2025
Amsterdam Dance Event (The Netherlands) – Oct 22-26
Applications open Tuesday 5th August
Applications close September 8th, 2025