APRA AMCOS
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The BRIT Awards nominees have just dropped, and we’re proud to recognise APRA AMCOS members whose work has been acknowledged by one of the UK’s most prestigious music awards. 🔥
Tame Impala, Kito, Leroy Clampitt & Sarah Aarons
Best of luck at the 2026 BRIT Awards 🏆
Tame Impala, Kito, Leroy Clampitt & Sarah Aarons
Best of luck at the 2026 BRIT Awards 🏆
January 23, 2026 at 1:09 AM
The BRIT Awards nominees have just dropped, and we’re proud to recognise APRA AMCOS members whose work has been acknowledged by one of the UK’s most prestigious music awards. 🔥
Tame Impala, Kito, Leroy Clampitt & Sarah Aarons
Best of luck at the 2026 BRIT Awards 🏆
Tame Impala, Kito, Leroy Clampitt & Sarah Aarons
Best of luck at the 2026 BRIT Awards 🏆
After 12 years, the lockout laws are finally coming to an end!
The Minns Labor Government is removing the last major lockout conditions, including the 3:30am “last drinks” rule to help revitalise Sydney’s night-time economy across Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the CBD.
The Minns Labor Government is removing the last major lockout conditions, including the 3:30am “last drinks” rule to help revitalise Sydney’s night-time economy across Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the CBD.
January 21, 2026 at 6:18 AM
After 12 years, the lockout laws are finally coming to an end!
The Minns Labor Government is removing the last major lockout conditions, including the 3:30am “last drinks” rule to help revitalise Sydney’s night-time economy across Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the CBD.
The Minns Labor Government is removing the last major lockout conditions, including the 3:30am “last drinks” rule to help revitalise Sydney’s night-time economy across Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the CBD.
We’re excited to reveal the 61 outstanding finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs), featuring songwriters and composers from across the country, each vying for these coveted honours. 🤩
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Finalists announced for 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards
61 songwriters and composers across 13 categories - from classical to country
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January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
We’re excited to reveal the 61 outstanding finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs), featuring songwriters and composers from across the country, each vying for these coveted honours. 🤩
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
The Creative Workplaces Survey is now open. Take part now:
creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey
creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 AM
The Creative Workplaces Survey is now open. Take part now:
creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey
creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey
APRA AMCOS acknowledges the Productivity Commission's final report on data and digital technology - which recognises that licensing is the appropriate mechanism for AI companies to access copyright-protected creative content.
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Productivity Commission points to licensing as pathway for AI and…
APRA AMCOS calls on tech and business to commence licensing negotiations with rights holders
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December 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
APRA AMCOS acknowledges the Productivity Commission's final report on data and digital technology - which recognises that licensing is the appropriate mechanism for AI companies to access copyright-protected creative content.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Big shoutout to the winners of the 2025 Johnny Dennis Music Awards! 🎉
Congratulations to Ayda Akbal, Biddy Connor, James Peter Brown and Jesse Watt.
Congratulations to Ayda Akbal, Biddy Connor, James Peter Brown and Jesse Watt.
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Big shoutout to the winners of the 2025 Johnny Dennis Music Awards! 🎉
Congratulations to Ayda Akbal, Biddy Connor, James Peter Brown and Jesse Watt.
Congratulations to Ayda Akbal, Biddy Connor, James Peter Brown and Jesse Watt.
Season’s Greetings from APRA AMCOS!
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Tues, 7 January 2026. 🎉
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Tues, 7 January 2026. 🎉
December 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Season’s Greetings from APRA AMCOS!
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Tues, 7 January 2026. 🎉
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Tues, 7 January 2026. 🎉
APRA AMCOS is pleased to announce that two new staff have joined the SongMakers team: NSW Program Manager Reg Harris and Coordinator Breanna Jones!
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SongMakers mentoring program receives funding boost from Sound NSW
Mentors include Chloe Dadd, Dobby, KLP, Lily Richardson and Mr Rhodes
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December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
APRA AMCOS is pleased to announce that two new staff have joined the SongMakers team: NSW Program Manager Reg Harris and Coordinator Breanna Jones!
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Voting is now easier than ever, and you could win big!
How to vote:
Be an APRA member
Log in to the member portal
Submit your vote
That’s it! ⭐️
How to vote:
Be an APRA member
Log in to the member portal
Submit your vote
That’s it! ⭐️
December 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Voting is now easier than ever, and you could win big!
How to vote:
Be an APRA member
Log in to the member portal
Submit your vote
That’s it! ⭐️
How to vote:
Be an APRA member
Log in to the member portal
Submit your vote
That’s it! ⭐️
The 2026 Art Music Fund is now open!
This year, 11 established composers, nine from Australia and two from Aotearoa New Zealand will each receive AU$7,500 to create a commissioned work designed for a long and vibrant artistic life.
🔗 Apply now: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
This year, 11 established composers, nine from Australia and two from Aotearoa New Zealand will each receive AU$7,500 to create a commissioned work designed for a long and vibrant artistic life.
🔗 Apply now: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
2026 Art Music Fund now open for applications
$82,500 in funding for 11 established composers from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The 2026 Art Music Fund is now open!
This year, 11 established composers, nine from Australia and two from Aotearoa New Zealand will each receive AU$7,500 to create a commissioned work designed for a long and vibrant artistic life.
🔗 Apply now: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
This year, 11 established composers, nine from Australia and two from Aotearoa New Zealand will each receive AU$7,500 to create a commissioned work designed for a long and vibrant artistic life.
🔗 Apply now: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
A huge congratulations to 14-year-old Toowoomba musician Giann Zammataro for being named APRA AMCOS Young Songwriter of the Year with the beautiful original piece “To The Kid” at the Australian Children’s Music Foundation 🎉 An incredible achievement! 🌟
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A huge congratulations to 14-year-old Toowoomba musician Giann Zammataro for being named APRA AMCOS Young Songwriter of the Year with the beautiful original piece “To The Kid” at the Australian Children’s Music Foundation 🎉 An incredible achievement! 🌟
The Regional Sessions are back in NSW this Feb 2026!
Five locations, incredible mentors (Anna Laverty, Bec Sandridge, Casey Barnes, GLVES, Joel Ma + more to be announced), and only 50 spots per event.
🎟 $30 early bird tickets on sale now! Don’t miss out.
Link: www.apraamcos.com.au/.../regional...
Five locations, incredible mentors (Anna Laverty, Bec Sandridge, Casey Barnes, GLVES, Joel Ma + more to be announced), and only 50 spots per event.
🎟 $30 early bird tickets on sale now! Don’t miss out.
Link: www.apraamcos.com.au/.../regional...
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Regional Sessions are back in NSW this Feb 2026!
Five locations, incredible mentors (Anna Laverty, Bec Sandridge, Casey Barnes, GLVES, Joel Ma + more to be announced), and only 50 spots per event.
🎟 $30 early bird tickets on sale now! Don’t miss out.
Link: www.apraamcos.com.au/.../regional...
Five locations, incredible mentors (Anna Laverty, Bec Sandridge, Casey Barnes, GLVES, Joel Ma + more to be announced), and only 50 spots per event.
🎟 $30 early bird tickets on sale now! Don’t miss out.
Link: www.apraamcos.com.au/.../regional...
The AGSC Scoring Summit celebrates the incredible work of Australian screen composers and offers the community an opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas across film, television, games, trailers and advertising!
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December 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The AGSC Scoring Summit celebrates the incredible work of Australian screen composers and offers the community an opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas across film, television, games, trailers and advertising!
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Artists, producers, filmmakers, venues and festivals can nominate themselves across 20 categories including Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Festival of the Year and more.
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Artists, producers, filmmakers, venues and festivals can nominate themselves across 20 categories including Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Festival of the Year and more.
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
APRA AMCOS has welcomed the passage through Federal Parliament last night of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025, marking a crucial moment for Australia's creative industries.
Australian Parliament passes landmark streaming content legislation
APRA AMCOS welcomes the passage of the Communications Legislation Amendment
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November 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
APRA AMCOS has welcomed the passage through Federal Parliament last night of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025, marking a crucial moment for Australia's creative industries.
"The data is undeniable. What we need is for global streaming platforms and industry to come together and find real ways to turn the tide so that local audiences get exposed to the amazing talent we have to offer. “
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"The data is undeniable. What we need is for global streaming platforms and industry to come together and find real ways to turn the tide so that local audiences get exposed to the amazing talent we have to offer. “
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
We’re excited to share the results of the APRA and AMCOS Board elections, announced following this week’s Annual General Meetings.
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APRA AMCOS announces Board election results following AGMs
Strong annual growth led by world-class service
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November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We’re excited to share the results of the APRA and AMCOS Board elections, announced following this week’s Annual General Meetings.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
APRA AMCOS is proud to support Creative Workplaces, a new initiative under Creative Australia that champions safe, respectful & inclusive spaces for artists and arts workers.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
APRA AMCOS is proud to support Creative Workplaces, a new initiative under Creative Australia that champions safe, respectful & inclusive spaces for artists and arts workers.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
You can help decide the next Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards and WIN big while doing it! First draw is this Thursday!
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
You can help decide the next Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards and WIN big while doing it! First draw is this Thursday!
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
Outstanding news for Australian live music 🎉
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Outstanding news for Australian live music 🎉
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
As promised, we’ve uncovered all the APRA AMCOS members who have been recognised among the recent GRAMMY nominees!
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM
As promised, we’ve uncovered all the APRA AMCOS members who have been recognised among the recent GRAMMY nominees!
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Member spotlight on LA-based writer and producer Jake Miller who took part in co-engineering Rosalía’s album LUX. 🙌
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Member spotlight on LA-based writer and producer Jake Miller who took part in co-engineering Rosalía’s album LUX. 🙌
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
It’s officially time to cast your vote for the 2026 SONG OF THE YEAR! 🎉
This year’s vote is extra special… We will be celebrating 100 years at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, and you could win the chance to be a part of it!
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
This year’s vote is extra special… We will be celebrating 100 years at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, and you could win the chance to be a part of it!
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Vote for APRA Song of the Year
Vote and you'll go into the draw to win for a trip to the 2026 APRAs or cash prizes. Log in to the Portal and vote for your favourite.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It’s officially time to cast your vote for the 2026 SONG OF THE YEAR! 🎉
This year’s vote is extra special… We will be celebrating 100 years at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, and you could win the chance to be a part of it!
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
This year’s vote is extra special… We will be celebrating 100 years at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, and you could win the chance to be a part of it!
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Ready to turn your music into money?
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Ready to turn your music into money?
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
Congratulations to Ninajirachi, who has just taken home the 2025 Sound Merch Australian Music Prize with her incredible album ‘I Love My Computer’
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Congratulations to Ninajirachi, who has just taken home the 2025 Sound Merch Australian Music Prize with her incredible album ‘I Love My Computer’
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!