APRA Music Awards of 2016

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APRA Music Awards of 2016
Date5 April 2016 (2016-04-05)
Location Carriageworks, Sydney, Australia
Hosted by Brian Nankervis
Website apraamcos.com.au/awards/2016-awards
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The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2016 (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 2016 was the 34th 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 5 April 2016 at the Carriageworks, Sydney. [2] The host for the ceremony was Brian Nankervis, adjudicator on SBS-TV's RocKwiz . [3]

Contents

The Art Music Awards were distributed on 16 August at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne and presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre (AMC), "to recognise achievement in the composition, performance, education and presentation of Australian art music. Art music covers activity across contemporary classical music, contemporary jazz and improvised music, experimental music and sound art." [4] [5]

The Screen Music Awards were issued on 8 November by APRA, AMCOS and Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), [6] which "acknowledges excellence and innovation in the genre of screen composition" and the ceremony was held at the City Recital Hall in Sydney. [7]

On 15 March nominations for the APRA Music Awards were announced on multiple news sources; Jarryd James and Sia received four each. [8] At the ceremony total of 14 awards were presented, including a new category, Overseas Recognition Award. [8] Cold Chisel members (Jimmy Barnes, Don Walker, Ian Moss, Phil Small and Steve Prestwich) were honoured by the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music. [9] [10] Songwriter of the Year was Courtney Barnett. [11]

Presenters

At the APRA Music Awards ceremony on 5 April 2016, aside from the host, Brian Nankervis, the presenters were Styalz Fuego, Fiona Bevan, Catherine Britt, Trey Campbell, Suze DeMarchi, Tim Rogers, Maegan Cottone, Adalita and Don Walker. [3]

Performances

The APRA Music Awards ceremony showcased performances by: [3] [12]

APRA Music Awards

Blues & Roots Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [13]
"All Nations" – Blue King Brown Natalie Chilcote, Carlo SantoneNominated
"Days of Gold" – Busby Marou Thomas Busby, Phil Barton, Lindsay RimesSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Warner/Chappell Music Australia obo (on behalf of) Better Boat Music and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.Won
"Come People" – Xavier Rudd Xavier RuddSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia P/LNominated
"Easy" – The Bamboos featuring Tim Rogers Lance Ferguson, Tim RogersUniversal Music Publishing / ABC Music PublishingNominated
"No One" – Ben Wright-SmithBen Wright-Smith, Oscar DawsonNative Tongue Music PublishingNominated

Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [14]
Gang of Youths David Le'aupepeUniversal Music Publishing AustraliaNominated
Alex Hope Alex HopeSony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaWon
Jarryd James Jarryd JamesSony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaNominated
Marlon Williams Marlon WilliamsNative Tongue Music PublishingNominated
Troye Sivan Troye Sivan MelletNominated

Country Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [15]
"I Will Always Be with You" – Lee Kernaghan Lee Kernaghan, Colin Buchanan, Garth Porter Universal Music Publishing / Perfect Pitch PublishingNominated
"Is God Real" – Kasey Chambers Kasey ChambersMushroom MusicNominated
"Secondhand Man" – Shane Nicholson Shane NicholsonMushroom MusicNominated
"Spirit of the ANZACs" – Lee KernaghanLee Kernaghan, Colin Buchanan, Garth PorterUniversal Music Publishing / Perfect Pitch PublishingWon
"Wrap Me in a Fever" – Ruby Boots Rebecca ChilcottABC Music PublishingNominated

Dance Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [16]
"Do It Now" – Mashd N KutcherJames Finn, Daniel McNamee, Daniel Williams, Adam Morris, Matthew OughKobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Art Vs ScienceNominated
"Maybe" – CarmadaMax Armata, Drew CarmodyNominated
"Something About You" – Hayden James Hayden James, Alexander Burnett, George MapleKobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Future Classic Publishing / Mushroom Music obo Ivy League MusicNominated
"Take Me Over" – Peking Duk featuring Safia Kaelyn Behr, Mikah Freeman, Vance Musgrove, Amanda Ghost Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Pty LtdWon
"The Weekend" – Generik featuring Nicky Van SheTyson O'Brien, Nicholas RoutledgeNominated
"You Were Right" – RÜFÜS Jonathon George, James Hunt, Tyrone LindqvistKobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Sweat It OutNominated

International Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [17]
"Blank Space" – Taylor Swift Taylor Swift, Martin Sandberg, Johan Schuster Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Taylor Swift Music / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo MXM Music ABNominated
"Cheerleader" – Omi Mark Bradford, Clifton Dillon, Ryan Dillon, Sly Dunbar, Omar PasleyUniversal Music Publishing obo Ultra Music Publishing EuropeNominated
"Style" – Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift, Johan Schuster, Martin Sandberg, Ali Payami Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Taylor Swift Music / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo MXM Music AB / Warner/Chappell Music Australia obo Wolf CousinsNominated
"Sugar" – Maroon 5 Joshua Coleman, Lukasz Gottwald, Jacob Hindlin, Adam Levine, Michael Posner, Henry Walter Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Each Note Counts / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Kasz Money Publishing / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL and Prescription Songs / Universal/MCA Music Publishing obo Sudgee 2 Music / Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo North Greenway Productions / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Prescription Songs and Cirkut BreakerNominated
"UpTown Funk!" – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars Jeffrey Bhasker, Devon Gallaspy, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor, Nicholaus Williams, Charlie Wilson, Robert Wilson, Ronnie Wilsonony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Way Above Music / Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Sony/ATV Ballad / Universal/MCA Music Publishing obo ZZR Music LLC / Warner/Chappell Music Australia obo Mars Force Music, Thou Art The Hunger and BMG Gold Songs / Native Tongue Music Publishing obo Songs Of Zelig / Minder Music Australia obo New Songs Administration Limited / Native Tongue Music Publishing obo Trinlanta Publishing and Tig7 Publishing LLCWon

Most Played Australian Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [18]
"Do You Remember" – Jarryd James Jarryd James, Joel Little Sony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaNominated
"Elastic Heart" – Sia Sia Furler, Thomas Pentz, Andrew Swanson Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Native Tongue Music Publishing Australia obo I Like Turtles Music / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Andrew Swanson MusicNominated
"Flashlight" – Jessie J Sia Furler, Christian Guzman, Jason Moore, Samuel Smith Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Universal/MCA Music Publishing obo UPG Music Publishing/ Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Stellar Songs and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Naughty Words and Universal/MCA Music Publishing obo UPG Music PublishingNominated
"Georgia" – Vance Joy Vance JoyMushroom Music obo WAU PublishingNominated
"Take Me Over" – Peking Duk featuring SafiaAdam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Styalz Fuego, Ben WoolnerUniversal Music Publishing/ Sony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaWon

Most Played Australia Work Overseas

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [19]
"Chandelier" – SiaSia Furler, Jesse ShatkinSony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaWon

Overseas Recognition Award

Writer(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [20]
Phil BartonWarner/Chappell Music Australia obo Better Boat Music and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.Won
Josef Salvat Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Sony ATV Music Publishing (UK)Nominated
Kylie SackleyNominated
Sam Dixon Mushroom Music obo BMG ChrysalisNominated
Vassy Nominated

Pop Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [21]
"Do You Remember" – Jarryd JamesJarryd James, Joel LittleSony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaWon
"Elastic Heart" – SiaSia Furler, Thomas Pentz, Andrew SwansonSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Native Tongue Music Publishing Australia obo I Like Turtles Music / Kobalt Music Publishing Australia obo Andrew Swanson MusicNominated
"Flashlight" – Jessie JSia Furler, Christian Guzman, Jason Moore, Samuel SmithSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Universal/MCA Music Publishing obo UPG Music Publishing/ Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Stellar Songs and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Naughty Words and Universal/MCA Music Publishing obo UPG Music PublishingNominated
"Georgia" – Vance JoyVance JoyMushroom Music obo WAU PublishingNominated
"If You Love Someone" – The Veronicas Jessica Origliasso, Lisa Origliasso, Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Joshua KatzUniversal Music Publishing / Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Universal Music Publishing obo The Kennel ABNominated

Rock Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [22]
Anchor Birds of Tokyo Ian Berney, Ian Kenny, Glenn Sarangapany, Adam Spark, Adam WestonMushroom MusicWon
"Hoops" – The Rubens Scott Baldwin, Elliott Margin, Izaac Margin, Samuel Margin, William ZeglisMushroom Music obo Ivy League MusicNominated
"Micro Wars" – Kingswood Alexander LaskaNative Tongue Music PublishingNominated
"Play Ball" – AC/DC Angus Young, Malcolm Young J Albert and SonNominated
"Rock or Bust" – AC/DCAngus Young, Malcolm YoungJ Albert and SonNominated

Song of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [10] [23]
"Anchor" – Birds of TokyoIan Berney, Ian Kenny, Glenn Sarangapany, Adam Spark, Adam WestonMushroom MusicNominated
"Do You Remember" – Jarryd JamesJarryd James, Joel LittleSony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaNominated
"Let It Happen" – Tame Impala Kevin Parker Sony/ATV Music Publishing AustraliaWon
"Pedestrian at Best" – Courtney Barnett Courtney BarnettNative Tongue Music PublishingNominated
"The Zombie" – C. W. Stoneking C. W. StonekingNominated

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 [10] [25]
"Cosby Sweater" – Hilltop Hoods DJ Debris (Barry Francis), MC Pressure (Daniel Smith), Suffa (Matthew Lambert), Demitris Christopoulos, John KelmanSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / J Albert and Son obo Cherry Red SongsWon
"Live and Let Go" – Hilltop HoodsDJ Debris (Barry Francis), MC Pressure (Daniel Smith), Suffa (Matthew Lambert), Andrew Burford, Ali Newman, Michael StaffordSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / Universal Music Publishing / Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia obo Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK)Nominated
"M.O.B." – Tkay Maidza Tkay Maidza, Luke McKayKobalt Music Publishing AustraliaNominated
"Switch Lanes" – Tkay MaidzaTkay Maidza, Michael PerryKobalt Music Publishing Australia / Native Tongue Music Publishing obo Boss LevelNominated
"The Buzz" – Hermitude featuring Mataya and Young TapzLuke Dubber, Angus Stuart, Tim LevinsonSony/ATV Music Publishing Australia / J Albert and SonNominated

Art Music Awards

Instrumental Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[5] [26] [27]
Patañjali Michael Kieran Harvey Michael Kieran Harvey, Arabella Teniswood-Harvey, Eugene Ughetii, Arjun von Caemmerer (yoga asana)Nominated
read/write errorTristan Coelho Ensemble Offspring Nominated
SaudadeNatalie WilliamsDoric String Quartet, Pavel Haas QuartetNominated
SemaphoreKate NealSemaphore band and dancersWon

Jazz Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[5] [26] [28]
Beginning and End of KnowingLaurence Pike, Mike NockLaurence Pike, Mike NockNominated
Nyilipidgi Paul Grabowsky, Young Wägilak GroupPaul Grabowsky, the Young Wägilak Group and the Monash Art EnsembleWon
SpielPaul Grabowsky, Niko SchäublePaul Grabowsky, Niko SchäubleNominated
Water Pushes Sand Erik Griswold Erik Griswold, Vanessa Tomlinson, Australian Art Orchestra and Sichuan musiciansNominated

Orchestral Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[5] [26] [29]
Darkest Light Mary Finsterer Monash Academy OrchestraNominated
Earth PlaysCatherine Milliken Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Fiona Campbell (soloist) Peter Rundel (conductor)Won
From Joyous LeavesElliott GygerArcko Symphonic Ensemble, Zubin Kanga (soloist), Timothy Phillips (conductor)Nominated
Jerusalem (after Blake) Georges Lentz Sydney Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson (conductor)Nominated

Vocal / Choral Work of the Year

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResult
[5] [26] [30]
Fly Away Peter Elliott Gyger / Pierce Wilcox, after the novel by David Malouf Sydney Chamber Opera Nominated
Le Molière Imaginaire for eight voices Andrew Schultz / Timothy Knapman, after the final scene of Molière's Le Malade Imaginaire I Fagiolini Won
Malala Paul Jarman PLC Sydney Chamber Choir and soloistsNominated
Paradise, five songs for soprano, cello and pianoAndrew SchultzFelicitas Fuchs (soprano), Qin Li-Wei (cello), Bernard Lanskey (piano)Nominated

Performance of the Year

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResult
[5] [26] [31]
"Electroacoustic Music for One Percussionist"Warren Burt, James Hullick, Stuart James, Andrián Pertout, Lindsay VickeryLouise DevenishNominated
Fly Away PeterElliott GygerSydney Chamber OperaNominated
SemaphoreKate NealSemaphore band and dancersWon
"String Quartet no. 3"Paul StanhopeGoldner String QuartetNominated

Award for Excellence by an Individual

IndividualWorkResult
[5] [26] [32]
Andrée GreenwellComposer and Artistic Director of Green Room MusicNominated
Claire Edwardes Performance, advocacy and artistic leadershipWon
Peter Knight Sustained contribution through composition, performance and leadershipNominated
Ros DunlopSustained contribution to Australian music for over 30 yearsNominated

Award for Excellence by an Organisation

OrganisationWorkResult
[5] [26] [33]
Arcko Symphonic EnsemblePresenting From Sorrowing Earth, a celebration of Nigel ButterleyNominated
Ensemble Offspring2015 activities and sustained services to Australian music for 20 yearsWon
Speak Percussion 2015 Program: performance, commissions, collaborations and educationNominated
The Music Show (ABC Radio National)Promotion, discussion and analysis of Australian music over 25 yearsNominated

Award for Excellence in Music Education

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [26] [34]
ArtologyFanfare CompetitionWon
Australian Art OrchestraCreative Music Intensive residency projectNominated
Queensland Music Festival Cape York Instrumental ProgramNominated
SCEGGS Darlinghurst Compose 120 ProjectsNominated

Award for Excellence in a Regional Area

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [26] [35]
Moorambilla VoicesMoorambilla Voices 2015 Tenth Anniversary SeasonWon
Queensland Music FestivalUnder This Sky, a large scale production in the community of Logan Nominated
TURA New Music2015 Reflection Tour to regional, remote and very remote AustraliaNominated
Tyalgum Music Festival2015 Tyalgum Music FestivalNominated

Award for Excellence in Experimental Music

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [26] [36]
Clan Analogue Intone: Voice AbstractionsNominated
DecibelAfter Julia programNominated
Leah BarclayWIRA River ListeningNominated
Speak Percussion 2015 Music ProgramWon

Award for Excellence in Jazz

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[5] [26] [37]
Alister Spence TrioAlister Spence Trio: LiveNominated
Australian Jazz Real BookAustralian Jazz Real BookWon
Mark IsaacsSustained contribution over four decades and 2015 Queensland Regional TourNominated
WA Youth Jazz OrchestraOutstanding 2015 annual programNominated

Distinguished Services to Australian Music

Organisation / individualResult
[5] [26] [38]
Helen Gifford Won

Screen Music Awards

Feature Film Score of the Year

TitleComposerResult
[39] [40]
99 Homes Antony Partos, Matteo Zingales Won
Crew CutTimothy Cheel, Christopher LarkinNominated
Oddball Cezary Skubiszewski Nominated
The Dressmaker David Hirschfelder Nominated

Best Music for an Advertisement

TitleComposerResult
[39] [41]
2016 AICP OpeningJeremy YangWon
Cadbury Marvellous CreationsRafael MayNominated
Country Racing Victoria: – "It's Got it All"Robert UpwardNominated
Rio 2016 Olympics Sarah Aarons, Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Graham DonaldNominated

Best Music for Children's Television

TitleComposerResult
[39] [42]
Bottersnikes and Gumbles : "Up, Up and Away"Michael SzumowskiNominated
Mako: Island of Secrets : "Homecoming"Ricky Edwards, Brett AplinNominated
The New Adventures of Figaro Pho : "Odd Socks"Michael Darren, Luke Jurevicius, Christopher LarkinWon
Transformers: Rescue Bots : "The Last of Morocco"Christopher ElvesNominated

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleComposerResult
[39] [43]
Getting Frank Gehry Caitlin Yeo Won
NeonAntony PartosNominated
Putuparri and the Rainmakers David Bridie Nominated
The Will to FlyTom RouchNominated

Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie

TitleComposerResult
[39] [44]
The Beautiful Lie Alan John Won
DNA NationMatteo ZingalesNominated
Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door Michael Yezerski, Ashley IrwinNominated
Secret City David BridieNominated

Best Music for a Short Film

TitleComposerResult
[39] [45]
Banana BoyAdam MosesWon
Daisy ChainHylton MowdayNominated
Letting BloodNicholas Robert ThayerNominated
RavensMichael Yezerski, Helen Grimley (additional music)Nominated

Best Music for a Television Series or Serial

Series or SerialEpisode titleComposerResult
[39] [46]
Glitch "There Is No Justice"Cornel WilczekNominated
Janet King "The Invisible Wound"Antony PartosNominated
The Principal Roger Mason Won
Wanted "Series 1 Episode 6"Michael YezerskiNominated

Best Original Song Composed for the Screen

Song titleWorkComposerResult
[39] [47]
"Dancing in the Darkness"The Letdown Darren Seltmann, Sally Seltmann Won
"Maurice's Big Adventure"Big AdventureSean PeterNominated
"Those Friends of Mine"PawnoTristan Dewey, Tai Jordan, Mark PearlNominated
"When You Were on the Run"No ActivityCameron BruceNominated

Best Soundtrack Album

TitleComposerResult
[39] [48]
All About EBasil HogiosNominated
Only the DeadMichael YezerskiNominated
Sherpa Antony PartosWon
The DressmakerDavid HirschfelderNominated

Best Television Theme

TitleComposerResult
[39] [49]
Compass Caitlin YeoNominated
Here Come the Habibs Kyls Burtland Nominated
Nos YoumPeter CavalloWon
Tomorrow When the War Began Cameron Giles-Webb, Colin SimkinsNominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia

ComposerResult
[39] [50]
Adam Gock, Dinesh WicksNominated
Jay StewartWon
Neil Sutherland Nominated
Nick PerjanikNominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas

ComposerResult
[39] [51]
Adam Gock, Dinesh WicksNominated
Alastair FordNominated
Neil Sutherland Won
Ricky EdwardsNominated

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