The CBAA have teamed with AMRAP on a new feature that tracks the airplay of Australian musical acts on community radio. All artists with AMRAP accounts, who have uploaded music since November 1 2024, can now access the airplay data. This Music Recognition Technology (MRT), implemented across the community radio network, shows an artist where and when their songs are played, right down to which station it is playing their songs. 

AMRAP airplay data example

Why This Matters?

• Tracking airplay accurately is game changing for artists and community radio.
• Track plays, stations, and airplay details in real-time.
• Identify supportive stations and presenters to help build relationships and networks.
• Help with tour planning, release strategy, and understanding your audience.
• Simplifies and enhances reporting for artist reps, publicists, labels, and managers.
• Enhanced accuracy for how Australian music creators’ music is played and how it earns.
• Showcases the unique value of community radio for Australian artists.

Filipino Muruwari artist DOBBY said of the new feature:

“AMRAP has always been on the front foot of sharing and supporting Australian music. Now, thanks to this new feature we’re able to more accurately reflect the flow and trend of Australian music, and that is a really valuable tool for all of us, for listeners and creators alike. I’m very thankful that we have people in music bodies like AMRAP to be able to continue supporting in this way. It’s really innovative and inspiring.”

How you can access your airplay data:

1. Log in to amrap.org.au and select your artist profile, or create one
2. Click on the ‘Airplay’ option to access your airplay data. Select a date range (Past 7 Days, Past 30 Days, or Past 12 Months) to see your airplay by station in a bar chart. You can filter data by track or station using the dropdown menus, and view when your tracks were played by selecting the “Daypart” option.
3. Below the chart, click “Download Reports” to get a detailed Excel report that includes track name, time of play, station, and time of day.

Individual community radio broadcasters as well as stations can set up a free account with AMRAP. This gives you access to the latest in Australian music for your shows and, with the acts seeing who is playing their music, makes it easier for the connection between the two for interviews, new releases, touring information and more.

Important to note: 

• Tracks must be uploaded to amrap.org.au to be tracked. Only tracks uploaded after 1 November 2024 are included.
• From November 2025, only tracks uploaded within the past twelve months will be monitored.
• AMRAP relies on ‘audio fingerprints’ to match tracks. Altered tracks (for example, changed tempos or heavy talkovers) or issues with station monitoring may affect accuracy.
• This Airplay feature supersedes the long-running AMRAP Airplay Search.