About Us
We represent African Australians and people of the African diaspora working in the Australian music industry.
The Committee
The Committee
MEET THE TEAM
We are member-based and managed by an all-Black committee of visionaries and changemakers dedicated to improving the Black experience in music.
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PRESIDENT - NSW
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Dannielle is a seasoned music industry professional with over 30 years of experience spanning various sectors, including music publishing, record label services and music rights management. Her expertise encompasses music copyright, music rights, copyright data analysis, event and project planning and high level administration experience developed through her work with notable companies such as Warner Chappell Music, Warner Music Australia (publicity & promotions) and APRA AMCOS (Project Administrator & Publisher Membership). Dannielle currently works in copyright for Australian independent music publisher, theatrical and record label, ORiGiN Music.
Dannielle has served on the Sony Music Advisory Committee and currently holds position of President and Co-founder of the Black Music Alliance Australia.
A passionate advocate for equity, cultural diversity and inclusion in the music industry, Dannielle leverages her extensive experience and connections to deliver events and programs that pass on industry knowledge and foster collaboration among Black creators to enhance their participation in the music economy. She has played a pivotal role in forging strong local industry partnerships, such as with BMAA funding partner, Music Victoria, and ARIA, having a seat on the Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Committee. Key global alliances have also been established with organisations such as the Black Music Action Coalition (US), Black Music Coalition (UK), Black Lives in Music (UK), and Black Music Export Office (UK) to facilitate African diaspora connectivity and collaboration.
Dannielle recognises the ongoing work needed to advance equity and inclusion in the industry and is optimistic that industry leaders will work alongside BMAA to help transform the Australian music ecosystem into a fair and vibrant space for all.
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VICE PRESIDENT - NSW
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Aliga Gama, also known as Gamirez is a Ugandan born, Australian based South Sudanese Artist Manager, A&R and entrepreneur. With experience in managing artists across Australia, running PR and Marketing campaigns and facilitating a National Australian tour. Graduated from Curtin University (Bentley campus Perth) in a bachelors of Mass Communication in 2015, majoring in Marketing and Corporate Television Productions. With a passion for music spanning over the course of 10 In 2019 I started my own company called 1 Demerit. With the vision statement of changing the narrative around Hip Hop culture in Australia and bridging the gap between the Music Industry and Hip Hop (Urban) culture.
Artist; Manager Swish Music; founder 1Demerit, Ditto Music.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER - NSW
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Gill Dunn has worked with one of the world’s leading music rights organisations APRA AMCOS, for almost 20 years, and after working closely with music publisher members for most of that time, has an in-depth knowledge of music copyright and royalties. Having recently stepped into the role of APRA AMCOS Senior Manager, Culture and Engagement, Gill will champion representation, safety and inclusion as key pillars of their organisational culture. She’s also a mum of two daughters, lover of music, nature and mountain biking.
APRA AMCOS, Cultural Engagement Senior Manager.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER - VIC
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Noelani is a Meanjin/Brisbane raised triple threat R&B singer-songwriter & diversity advocate now based out of Naarm/Melbourne. Noelani is passionate in innovation, gender, race intersectionality & education on Fundamental Black American Music Culture within The Australian Music Industry.
Noelani is a dedicated advocate & team member of the One of One non-for-profit organisation. One of One champions the empowerment of Women & GNC folk within the Australian Music Industry & is most notable for their International Women's Day Breakfast held during the month of March around the country. Noelani joined One of One in late 2023 as the Interviewer for the One of One Spotlight segments & as the social media coordinator.
Noelani's drive to make the industry more accessible to marginalised communities has been a goal to tackle, as well as confronting difficult intersectional topics within feminism to champion safe spaces of mutual respect, equality & diversity authenticity.
Noelani was selected from around the country as part of Green Music Australia's Leadership Retreat, with a desire to pursue further education & advocation in environmental awareness to integrate into her music artistry. Noelani is a passionate advocate of the NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET Campaign, joining over 1000 Australian Artists passionate about Climate Change Awareness.
Noelani was invited to join the Artist Programming Advisory Panel as the Advisor for R&B/Soul for BIGSOUND 2025, the Southern Hemisphere's largest music industry conference. Noelani's future looks bright & is poised to become a future leader of the Australian Music Industry.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER - VIC
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N’fa Forster-Jones (MM) is a Sierra-Leone/Australian music artist, rapper, songwriter,
producer, mentor and teacher credited for having cemented the early Australian Hip Hop
movement with his ARIA award winning band 1200 Techniques.
N'fa has released several acclaimed albums, collaborating, and performing around the world,
while continuously trying to push the artistic scope of independent music as is shown with his
most recent project - the Afro Beat & Hip Hop cultural infusion - Cool Out Sun.
N'fa is currently writing a new Cool Out Sun record with his collaborative partner Sensible J,
and continues to deliver a Diploma of music based on Hip Hop practices at Box Hill Institute
- a syllabus he co-wrote and established in 2018.
N’fa continues to celebrate his culture, his art form and his dynamic approach to music and
education through music, performance, and theater as he calmly pushes territories of creative
discipline, opportunity, and POC presence into new realms of multidisciplinary performance,
working to help foster the development of future creatives.
Artist 1200 Techniques ARIA winner, Cool Out Sun; Producer; Educator
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TREASURER - NSW
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Born in Zimbabwe, raised in the UK, and now residing in Australia, C.J. is an experienced Chartered Accountant at Congdon Fuzi. He has 12 years of experience helping individuals, businesses and a variety of organizations including Not-for-Profit with tax, accounting and business advice across a broad range of industries.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER - NSW
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Vuli is a Zimbabwean Australian producer, saxophonist, Audio engineer and community worker with over a decade of experience in the music scene and community advocacy. A member of True Vibenation, Vuli has toured the world (Europe, Africa and Asia) multiple times and has always put Black music and culture front and centre in his art. In his work with BMAA Vuli’s aim is to open doors and break down barriers that he and many black musicians and peers have faced before him.
Artist, True Vibenation, 2022 Inner West Citizen of the Year nominee.
Previous Committee Members:
Khalid Abdulwahab
Stan Bravo
Zig Annor
Zii Nzira
Craig Calhoun