Welcome to the AMPS Forum! Here you’ll find interesting news and events relating to music and psychology. The AMPS Forum is a fresh take on the long standing AMPS Newsletter (find past editions of the newsletter here). You can send news and events to us at amps.org.au@gmail.com.
AMPS Welcome to 2026 Event
In 2026, we are continuing to bring our members together through a range of social and networking activities. Our first event for this year will be the ‘AMPS welcome to 2026’ online social gathering on February 25 at 4PM AEST This will be a free,...
AMPlify 2026 May Seminar: Tuning into Wellbeing: Refining Measurement in Music and Wellbeing Research
When: Wednesday 6 May, 4-5pm AEDT Where: Via Zoom Link to register: Eventbrite Tuning into Wellbeing: Refining Measurement in Music and Wellbeing Research This seminar will explore how wellbeing is defined and measured in music psychology research. We’ll examine some...
PhD Opportunity: Fluent Mobility for the Blind Individual Using Auditory Sensory Augmentation
The University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney are developing novel, multimodal auditory sensory augmentation technologies to assist the visually impaired using assistive technologies based on wearable glasses with machine vision...
3-year Postdoctoral Position in Durham, UK
Durham University in the UK is currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a 3-year project on music and imagination, funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The project will use a combination of online and lab-based psychological experiments, alongside...
Squawkestra Celebrates 20 Years of Fearless Community Music-Making withAnniversary Concert and CD Launch at Melbourne Town Hall
One of Melbourne’s most vibrant and inclusive community orchestras, Squawkestra, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a spectacular concert and CD launch at Melbourne Town Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday June 14, 2026. This landmark event will showcase the bold, joyful...
Creating Extraordinary Musicians with Psychological Health in Mind
From our community! This interview explores how musicians’ wellbeing and performance are shaped by the broader culture of music education and professional practice. Host Associate Professor Margaret Osborne speaks with leadership consultant and Change Your...