APRA Music Awards of 2015

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APRA Music Awards of 2015
Date24 March 2015 (2015-03-24)
Location Carriageworks, Sydney, Australia
Hosted by Brian Nankervis
Website apraamcos.com.au/awards/2015-awards
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The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2015 (generally known as APRA Awards ) are a series of related awards which include the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards, and Screen Music Awards. The APRA Music Awards of 2015 was the 33rd annual ceremony by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) to award outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting, composing and publishing. [1] The ceremony was held on 24 March 2015 at the Carriageworks, Sydney. [2] [3] The host for the ceremony was Brian Nankervis, adjudicator on SBS-TV's RocKwiz . [4]

Contents

The Art Music Awards were distributed on 11 August at the City Recital Hall, Sydney. [5] These were provided by APRA, AMCOS and Australian Music Centre (AMC) to recognise "artistic achievement and excellence within the field of Australia's art music industry." [5] [6] [7] The Screen Music Awards were issued on 13 November by APRA, AMCOS and Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), [8] which "acknowledges excellence and innovation in the genre of screen composition". [9]

On 26 February nominations for the APRA Music Awards were announced on multiple news sources, with Sheppard receiving four nominations; while Dan Sultan, Sia and Jesse Shatkin, and 5 Seconds of Summer received three each. [10] A total of 13 awards were presented, with Fifa Riccobono honoured by the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music. [11] Riccobono worked for Albert Music for 40 years. [12] [13] Sia was presented with Songwriter of the Year for the third consecutive year – the first artist to ever do so. [4] [13] [14]

Presenters

At the APRA Music Awards ceremony on 24 March 2015, aside from the host, Brian Nankervis, the presenters were Jimmy Barnes, Vance Joy, Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Melinda Schneider. [4]

Performances

The APRA Music Awards ceremony showcased performances by: [4]

APRA Music Awards

Blues & Roots Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [15]
"Dulcify" – HalfwayJohn Busby, Christopher Dale, Liam Fitzpatrick, Noel Fitzpatrick, Elwin Hawtin, Benjamin Johnson, Luke Peacock, John WillsteedNative Tongue Music Publishing obo (on behalf of) Plus One RecordsNominated
"Get Home" – Angus & Julia Stone Angus Stone, Julia Stone Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"Heart Beats Slow" – Angus & Julia StoneAngus Stone, Julia StoneSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia P/LWon
"Livin' in the City" – John Butler Trio John Butler Family Music Pty Ltd/J Albert & Son Pty LtdNominated
"Window to the Sky" – Kim Churchill Kim ChurchillSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated

Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [16]
5 Seconds of Summer Michael Clifford, Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashton IrwinUniversal Music Publishing Pty LtdWon
Chet Faker Chet FakerMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated
M-Phazes M-Phazes (aka Mark Landon)Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdNominated
The Preatures Gideon Bensen, Thomas Champion, Luke Davison, Isabella Manfredi, Jack MofittMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated
Troye Sivan Troye Sivan MelletNominated

Country Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [17]
"Freedom Rebels" – Adam Brand Adam Brand, Barry Dean, Troy Verges Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia obo Barrytones / Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Songs from the Engine RoomNominated
"Give Her the World" – Adam Eckersley Band Adam Eckersley, Danelle Leverett, Jason Reeves Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdWon
"Going Under (Didn't Have To)" – The McClymonts Brooke McClymont, Mollie McClymont, Samantha McClymont, Lindsay RimesSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"Here's To You And I" – The McClymontsStuart Crichton, Brooke McClymont, Mollie McClymont, Samantha McClymont Native Tongue Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"One Eye For An Eye" – Morgan EvansMorgan Evans, Mark Wells Perfect Pitch Publishing Pty LtdNominated

Dance Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [18]
"Braveheart" – Neon Jungle Cassie Davis, Sean Mullins Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdNominated
"Drop the Game" – Flume & Chet Faker Flume, Chet Faker Kobalt Music Publishing Australia P/L obo Future Classic Pty Ltd, Mushroom Music Pty Ltd*Nominated
"High" – Peking Duk featuring Nicole Millar Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Sam Littlemore, Nicole Millar120 Publishing Pty LtdNominated
"Swing (Joel Fletcher Remix)" – Joel Fletcher featuring Savage Joel Fletcher, Demetrius Savelio, Nathan Holmes, Aaron Ngawhika120 Publishing Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Dawn Raid Music LtdWon
"Tear It Down" – The Aston Shuffle Kaelyn Behr, Mikah Freeman, Vance Musgrove, Amanda Ghost Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdNominated

International Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [19]
"Happy" – Pharrell Williams Pharrell WilliamsUniversal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Universal Pictures Music / Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdWon
"Rather Be" – Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne Grace Chatto, Nicole Marshall, James Napier, Jack PattersonSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd / Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Salli Isaak Songs LtdNominated
"Rude" – Magic! Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Mark Pellizzer, Ben Spivak, Alex TanasSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Kobalt Music Publishing Australia P/L obo Messy Music, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Mark Pelli Music Inc, Kobalt Music Publishing Australia P/L obo Kobalt Music Services America Inc, Mushroom Music Pty Ltd obo BMG ChrysalisNominated
"Stay with Me" – Sam Smith Sam Smith, James Napier, William Phillips, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Salli Isaak Songs Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Method Paperwork LtdNominated
"The Monster" – Eminem featuring Rihanna Marshall Mathers, Bryan Fryzel, Bleta Rexha, Aaron Kleinstub, Maki Athanasiou, Robyn Fenty, Jon Bellion Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd Obo Shroom Shady Music, J Albert and Son Pty Ltd obo Art In The Fodder Music and Songs of a Beautiful Mind, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Freq Show Music, Mushroom Music Pty Ltd obo BMG Chrysalis, Mushroom Music Pty Ltd obo BMG ChrysalisNominated

Most Played Australian Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [20]
"Chandelier" – Sia Sia Furler, Jesse Shatkin Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"Geronimo" – Sheppard Jason Bovino, Amy Sheppard, George SheppardMushroom Music Pty Ltd obo Empire of Song (Australia) Pty LtdWon
"Like a Drum" – Guy Sebastian Guy Sebastian, Romain Lorenzo, Sam Martin, David HarrisUniversal Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Peace Pourage Music, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd obo Quinleez Music and Artist 101 Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd obo Sam Martin Music Publishing and Artist Publishing Group WestNominated
"She Looks So Perfect" – 5 Seconds of Summer Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Jacob SinclairSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Mushroom Music Pty Ltd obo BMG ChrysalisNominated
"Swing (Joel Fletcher Remix)" – Joel Fletcher Joel Fletcher Allan, Demetrius Savelio, Nathan Holmes, Aaron Ngawhika120 Publishing Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd obo Dawn Raid Music LtdNominated

Most Played Australia Work Overseas

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [21]
"Somebody That I Used To Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra Wally de Backer (aka Gotye), Luiz Bonfá J Albert and Son Pty Ltd obo Op Shop Songs Pty Ltd and Kobalt Music Publishing Australia P/L, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty LtdWon

Pop Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [22]
"Borrow My Heart" – Taylor Henderson Alex Hope, Louis Schoorl, Hayley Warner Sony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro (Australia) Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"Chandelier" – SiaSia Furler, Jesse ShatkinSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"Geronimo" – SheppardJason Bovino, Amy Sheppard, George SheppardMushroom Music Pty Ltd obo Empire of Song (Australia) Pty LtdWon
"Like a Drum" – Guy SebastianGuy Sebastian, David Harris, Romain Lorenzo, Samuel MartinUniversal Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Peace Pourage Music, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd obo Quinleez Music and Artist 101 Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd obo Sam Martin Music Publishing and Artist Publishing Group WestNominated
"She Looks So Perfect" – 5 Seconds of SummerMichael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Jacob SinclairSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Mushroom Music Pty Ltd obo BMG ChrysalisNominated

Rock Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [23]
"Love You Deserve" – Stonefield Amy Findlay, Hannah Findlay, Holly Findlay, Sarah FindlayMushroom Music Pty LtdWon
"Sucker Punch" – Kingswood Alexander LaskaNative Tongue Music PublishingNominated
"The End" – The Jezabels Nikolas Kaloper, Samuel Lockwood, Hayley Mary, Heather ShannonMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated
"The Same Man" – Dan Sultan Pip Norman, Dan SultanMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated
"Under Your Skin" – Dan SultanAlexander Burnett, Pip Norman, Dan SultanMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated

Song of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [24]
"Bittersweet" – Kasey Chambers and Bernard Fanning Kasey Chambers, Bernard FanningMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated
"Chandelier" – SiaSia Furler, Jesse ShatkinSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdWon
"Geronimo" – SheppardJason Bovino, Amy Sheppard, George SheppardMushroom Music Pty Ltd obo Empire of Song (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"Kimberley Calling" – Dan SultanDan SultanMushroom Music Pty LtdNominated
"You Ruin Me" – The Veronicas Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Lisa Origliasso, Jessica Origliasso Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdNominated

Songwriter of the Year

Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music

Urban Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [13] [26]
"Live It Up" –360 featuring Pez Matthew Colwell, Perry Chapman, Kaelyn Behr (aka Styalz Fuego), Dennis Dowlut, Nicholas MartinUniversal Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty LtdNominated
"My Life (Bliss N Eso song)" – Bliss n Eso featuring Ceekay JonesMax MacKinnon, Jonathan Notley, Matthew Kirk, Nigel Kirk, Ebony WestMushroom Music Pty Ltd, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd obo Runway Star Music Publishing and WB Music CorpNominated
"Price of Fame" – 360 featuring Gossling Kaelyn Behr (aka Styalz Fuego), Matthew Colwell (aka 360)Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia P/L / Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdNominated
"Tightrope" – Illy featuring Scarlett Stevens Mark Landon, Alasdair Murray Mushroom Music Pty Ltd obo WAU Publishing, Mushroom Music Pty LtdWon
"Won't Let You Down" – Hilltop Hoods featuring Maverick Sabre Barry Francis, Matthew Lambert, Daniel Smith, James Diamond, Tony Hymas, Cameron Ludik, Michael StaffordSony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Diamond Brothers Music, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd obo Heatpar Ltd of Fairview Cottage, Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdNominated

Art Music Awards

Instrumental Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[5] [27] [28]
Piano Trio The Village Carl Vine Sitkovetsky TrioNominated
The Secret Noise Damien Ricketson Ensemble Offspring Won
Shadow BoxDamian Barbeler Genevieve Lacey, James CrabbNominated
The Nightingale and the Rose Paul Grabowsky Paul Grabowsky, Genevieve Lacey, Flinders QuartetNominated

Jazz Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[5] [27] [29]
Love Like a CursePaul GrabowskyMonash Art EnsembleNominated
MujingSimon Barker, Carl Dewhurst, Bae Il-Dong, Riley Lee, Matt McMahon, Phil SlaterSimon Barker (drums), Carl Dewhurst (guitar), Bae Il-Dong (vocalist), Riley Lee (shakuhachi), Matt McMahon (piano), Phil Slater (trumpet)Nominated
Music for Average Photography Mace Francis Mace Francis OrchestraWon
Pius BartosikDaniel SusnjarDaniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian jazz groupNominated

Orchestral Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[5] [27] [30]
Concerto for clarinet and orchestra Lachlan Skipworth West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Ashley Smith (soloist), Baldur Brönnimann (conductor)Nominated
Dramatis Personae – Music for Trumpet and Orchestra Brett Dean Håkan Hardenberger (soloist), Brett Dean (conductor), Sydney Symphony Orchestra Won
Elastic Band – for solo improvised violin and orchestra Elena Kats-Chernin, Jon RoseJon Rose with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Ilan Volkov (conductor)Nominated
Jandamarra - Sing for the CountryPaul Stanhope, Steve Hawke (librettist)Brett Weymark, Simon Lobelson, Singers and Dancers of the Yilimbirri Ensemble, Gondwana Choirs and Sydney Symphony OrchestraNominated

Vocal / Choral Work of the Year

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResult
[5] [27] [31]
AfterwardsStephen AdamsSydney Chamber Choir, Claire Edwardes Nominated
How Shall We Sing in a Strange Land? Joseph Twist / Oodgeroo Noonuccal National Youth Choir of Australia. Australian Boys Choir & The Vocal ConsortNominated
Mass of DeliveranceDan Walker Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, Sydney Brass, Michelle Leonard (conductor)Nominated
The Riders Iain Grandage / Alison Croggon, based on the novel by Tim Winton Victorian Opera Won

Performance of the Year

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResult
[5] [27] [32]
Beauty Will Be Amnesiac or Will not Be at All Anthony Pateras Synergy PercussionNominated
"Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra" Lachlan Skipworth Ashley William Smith (soloist), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Baldur Brönnimann (conductor)Won
"Concerto for Orchestra"Carl VineWest Australian Symphony Orchestra, Michael Stern (conductor)Nominated
Luz meridional, "Twenty-four Études for Pianoforte, no. 411"Andrián PertoutMichael Keiran HarveyNominated

Award for Excellence by an Individual

IndividualWorkResult
[5] [27] [33]
Jeanell CarriganResurrecting the piano music of Meta OvermanNominated
Julian DayExcellence in researching, broadcasting and presenting the work of Australian musicians to a broad national and international public on broadcast and print media outletsNominated
Peter KnightLeadership, composition, performance and curationNominated
Ross Edwards Contribution to Australian chamber musicWon

Award for Excellence by an Organisation

OrganisationWorkResult
[5] [27] [34]
Gondwana Choirs2014 artistic program, and significant contribution to Australian music since 1989Won
Moorambilla Voices2014 program and contribution to musical life in remote New South WalesNominated
Sydney Chamber Choir40 years of outstanding contribution to Australian choral musicNominated
Synergy Percussion40 years of Synergy percussion in 2014Nominated

Award for Excellence in Music Education

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [27] [35]
Lorraine MilneSustained contribution to music educationWon
Moorambilla VoicesEducation work in North West New South WalesNominated
Sydney Symphony OrchestraTunED-Up!Nominated
TopologyTop Up: music education programNominated

Award for Excellence in a Regional Area

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [27] [36]
Boyd and AlisonCoalface 2014Nominated
Moorambilla VoicesMoorambilla Voices Program 2014Nominated
New England Conservatorium of Music New England Sings!Won
Tyalgum Music Festival2014 activityNominated

Award for Excellence in Experimental Music

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [27] [37]
Darrin VerhagenActivity/projectsNominated
Jon Rose, Ensemble Offspring, Speak Percussion Ghan TracksNominated
Luke JohnsonOrnate Boredom MachineNominated
Richard JohnsonSoundOut Festival of Experimental and Improvised MusicWon

Award for Excellence in Jazz

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [27] [38]
Alister Spence, Christopher Cantillo and Joe WilliamsonBeginNominated
Julien WilsonRecording and touring associated with the establishment of LionsharecordsWon
PBS 106.7FMThe Young Elder of Jazz CommissionNominated
Peter Knight Leadership, composition, performance, curationNominated

Distinguished Services to Australian Music

Organisation / individualResult
[5] [27] [39]
Larry Sitsky Won

Screen Music Awards

Feature Film Score of the Year

TitleComposerResult
[40] [41]
Good 'Ol Boy Michael Lira Nominated
Loin des Hommes Nick Cave, Warren Ellis Nominated
Slow West Jed Kurzel Won
The Water Diviner David Hirschfelder Nominated

Best Music for an Advertisement

TitleComposerResult
[40] [42]
Aldi – "Perfect Aussie Christmas"Elliot WheelerNominated
Bundaberg Rum – "Men like Us" Nathan Cavaleri Nominated
Domain – "Good Move" Bruce Heald Won
Tahiti Tourism Josh Abrahams, Davide CarboneNominated

Best Music for Children's Television

TitleComposerResult
[40] [43]
Bubble Bath Bay Russell ThorntonNominated
Giggle and Hoot: The Legend of Pirate Hootbeard Sean PeterNominated
JosephMichael DooleyNominated
Monster Beach Keith MooreWon

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleComposerResult
[40] [44]
35 LettersGerard Fitzgerald, Lindsay Jehan, Adrian Sergovich, Haydn WalkerNominated
SherpaAntony PartosWon
The Great Australian Race Riot Caitlin Yeo Nominated
The Waler: Australia's Great WarhorseTim Count, Keith Van GeyzelNominated

Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie

TitleComposerResult
[40] [45]
Redfern Now Antony PartosNominated
The Secret River Burkhard Dallwitz Won
The War That Changed Us Ash Gibson GreigNominated
Wasteland Panda: ExileChristopher LarkinNominated

Best Music for a Short Film

TitleComposerResult
[40] [46]
1919 Damien Lane Won
A Mighty Nice ManAaron KennyNominated
EmergenceDamien LaneNominated
Flat DaddyGuy GrossNominated

Best Music for a Television Series or Serial

Series or SerialEpisode titleComposerResult
[40] [47]
Banished David HirschfelderWon
Secrets and Lies Matteo Zingales Nominated
The Code Roger Mason Nominated
Who Do You Think You Are? Ash Gibson GreigNominated

Best Original Song Composed for the Screen

Song titleWorkComposerResult
[40] [48]
"Ballymullen Hill"BanishedDavid Hirschfelder, Jimmy McGovernNominated
"Flying Giggle Ship" Giggle and Hoot Elizabeth Drummond, Hannah Field, Annie HamiltonNominated
"Head Full of Lies"Residue Georgi Kay, James EarpNominated
"A Secret River"A Secret River Shane Howard, Archie Roach Won

Best Soundtrack Album

TitleComposerResult
[40] [49]
Felony Bryony Marks Nominated
Loin des HommesNick Cave, Warren EllisNominated
The Water DivinerDavid HirschfelderWon
Women He's Undressed Cezary Skubiszewski Nominated

Best Television Theme

TitleComposerResult
[40] [50]
ANZAC Girls Bryony MarksNominated
Maximum Choppage Jonathan BushNominated
Party Tricks Bryony MarksNominated
The Code Roger MasonWon

Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia

ComposerResult
[40] [51]
Adam Gock, Dinesh WicksWon
Daniel SullivanNominated
Jay StewartNominated
Neil Sutherland Nominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas

ComposerResult
[40] [52]
Adam Gock, Dinesh WicksNominated
Alastair FordNominated
Chris HarriotNominated
Neil Sutherland Won

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