SYDNEY, Australia — Amelie Logan and Paris Mavrick are the 2026 recipients of the Justin Cosby Scholarship, a prestigious award established in memory of the late Australian music industry executive Justin Cosby.
The scholarship is jointly funded by the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) through the AIM Education Foundation and an endowment from Cosby’s friends, family, and business partners, and is dedicated to supporting one student annually pursuing a Bachelor of Music Business degree.
For the first time, organizers have chosen to extend their support to the next generation of music industry professionals by awarding two scholarships. The 2026 application pool, reads a statement was one of “exceptional strength.” Logan and Mavrick came out on top, by demonstrating “a strong passion for the music and creative industries, with ambitions to build meaningful careers that contribute to the future of the sector.”
Raised in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Logan has gained experience working on a slew of music festivals, including Pitch Music & Arts, Beyond the Valley, and Strawberry Fields.
“I’m truly honored to receive The Justin Cosby Scholarship,” comments Logan. “It’s an incredible opportunity to further develop my skills and deepen my understanding of the live music industry. I’m excited to continue learning, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to a scene that has given me so much inspiration and passion.”
She will pursue the Bachelor of Music Business at the Australian Institute of Music, with goal to developing the skills and networks essential to forge ahead with a sustainable career in live music and events.
Mavrick, meanwhile, comes from a sporting background and has recently transitioned into music and brings with a drive and passion to explore opportunities in the entertainment sector.
“The cliché ‘music is my life’ genuinely resonates with me it reflects who I am at my core,” comments Mavrick. “Knowing that Justin shared this same passion makes this scholarship even more meaningful and inspires me to contribute to the industry in my own way while honoring his legacy.”
They join previous scholarship recipients Oscar Badman (2025) and Bonnie Rose Stoyanof (2024).
With his infectious enthusiasm for music and warm personality, Cosby formed Inertia Music with Ashley Sellers back in 2000. Over time, Cosby worked with the likes of Sia, Bjork, Bon Iver, Ben Lee, Asgeir, M83, Grizzly Bear, Robyn and Big Scary, and was highly regarded by the Australian independent community, reads a tribute from AIM following his passing. The music-loved music professional died in June 2021, aged 50.
Inertia Music, Musica Copa, One Louder, Future Classic, JB Hi-Fi, Remote Control Records, MGM Distribution, So Frenchy So Chic, Proper Productions and Sweat It Out made generous financial contributions towards the scholarship.
