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About SOMA

The Symphony Orchestra Musicians’ Association (SOMA) is the voice of Australia's orchestral musicians, advocating for a strong and vibrant music culture and representing musicians in Australia's Symphony, Opera and Ballet orchestras. SOMA is part of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance - MEAA.Australia's Orchestras are the epitome of musical excellence and creativity. In each of our capital cities and states our Symphony, Opera and Ballet orchestras perform, entertain, educate and inspire millions of us with hundreds of concerts and musical productions every year. They brighten and enrich our lives, employing thousands and making a huge contribution to our entertainment, education, hospitality and tourism sectors.

The Best Employment Standards
for Musicians

The Symphony Orchestra Musicians’ Association (SOMA) is the voice of Australia's orchestral musicians, advocating for a strong and vibrant music culture and representing musicians in Australia's Symphony, Opera and Ballet orchestras. SOMA is part of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance - MEAA.Australia's Orchestras are the epitome of musical excellence and creativity. In each of our capital cities and states our Symphony, Opera and Ballet orchestras perform, entertain, educate and inspire millions of us with hundreds of concerts and musical productions every year. They brighten and enrich our lives, employing thousands and making a huge contribution to our entertainment, education, hospitality and tourism sectors.

Music is a
Public Service

SOMA also advocates for music as a public good, requiring political support and funding. Orchestras are expensive and the companies do more each year to leverage audience, corporate and philanthropic support. However the reality is that our Orchestras and their musicians play an important public service, entertaining and educating communities in all parts of the country and as such they need support from Governments. To help out with SOMA's campaigning, visit our Facebook Page.SOMA/MEAA is the leading advocate for Australia's musicians, actors, performers, journalists, crew, technicians and creative professionals. We advocate for the creative industries as an intrinsic public good, but also as an important economic sector, producing billions in revenue each year, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and championing Australian culture across the globe. If you're a creative professional you belong with us.