APRA Music Awards of 2019

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APRA Music Awards of 2019
Date30 April 2019 (2019-04-30)
LocationMelbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
Hosted by Brian Nankervis
Website apraamcos.com.au/awards/
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The APRA Music Awards of 2019 are the 37th annual awards given in the series of awards together known as APRA Awards, given in 2019. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the year: the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards and Screen Music Awards. They are given by the Australasian Performing Right Association and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society, known jointly as APRA AMCOS.

Contents

The Music Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting, composing and publishing. The Music Awards ceremony was held on 30 April 2019 at the Melbourne Town Hall with Brian Nankervis as host; Sarah Aarons won four categories. [1] [2]

The Art Music Awards are provided in conjunction with the Australian Music Centre, and in 2019 the ceremony was held on 19 August at the Great Hall, University of Sydney. [3] They were presented 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." [3]

The Screen Music Awards are run in conjunction with the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), to "acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of screen composition." [4] Winners were announced on 20 November at a ceremony hosted by children's entertainer, Justine Clarke, at the Forum Melbourne. [5] [6]

Presenters

The APRA Music Awards ceremony was hosted by Brian Nankervis. [2] [7] Guest presenters were Tina Arena, Briggs, Tania Doko, Tim Rogers, Dallas Frasca, Louis Schoorl, Megan Washington, François Tétaz, M-Phazes and G Flip. [2]

Performances

Performers on the night: [2]

APRA Music Awards

Blues & Roots Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [8]
"Chateau" Angus & Julia Stone Angus Stone , Julia Stone Sony/ ATV Music PublishingWon
"Mystik" – Tash Sultana Tash SultanaKobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Tash SultanaNominated
"Second Hand Car" – Kim Churchill Kim Churchill / Nicholas HodgsonSony/ATV Music Publishing / Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Tell It Like It Is" – Jack Ladder & The DreamlandersJack LadderSony/ATV Music PublishingNominated
"White Flag" – Jack Ladder & The DreamlandersJack LadderSony/ATV Music PublishingNominated

Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year

Writer(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [9]
Danzal Baker p.k.a. Baker BoyKobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Specific MusicNominated
Dean Lewis Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Specific MusicWon
Georgia Flipo p.k.a. G FlipKobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Future ClassicNominated
Holly Rankin p.k.a. Jack RiverMushroom MusicNominated
Tash SultanaKobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Tash SultanaNominated

Country Work of the Year

List of Country Work of the Year nominees
Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [10]
"Ain't Seen It Yet" – The Wolfe Brothers Brodie Rainbird, Nicholas Wolfe, Thomas Wolfe, Erik AndersonPerfect Pitch Publishing / PeermusicNominated
"Day Drunk" Morgan Evans Morgan Evans, Chris DeStefano, Lindy RobbinsWarner/Chappell Music / Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Kobalt Music PublishingWon
"I Do" – Morgan EvansMorgan Evans, Chris DeStefano, Ashley GorleyWarner/Chappell Music / Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"In the Morning" – Tori Forsyth Tori ForsythUniversal Music Publishing o.b.o. Peppermintblue PublishingNominated
"The Campfire Song" – Kasey Chambers & the Fireside Disciples featuring Alan PigramKasey Chambers, Bill Chambers, Alan PigramMushroom Music / Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Checked Label ServicesNominated

Dance Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [11]
"Flames" – David Guetta, Sia Sia Furler, Christopher Braide, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Marcus Van WattumSony/ATV Music Publishing / BMG Rights Management / Origin Music Publishing / KobaltMusic PublishingNominated
"Go Bang" – Pnau Nick Littlemore, Sam Littlemore, Peter Mayes, Luke Steele Universal Music Publishing, 120 Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Sony/ATV Music PublishingNominated
"Let You Down" – Peking Duk featuring Icona Pop Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Styalz (a.k.a. Kaelyn Behr), Samuel Manville, Robert TaylorBMG Rights Management / Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Native Tongue Music Publishing / Warner/Chappell MusicNominated
"Tell Me You Love Me" – Galantis & Throttle Sarah Aarons, Christian Karlsson (p.k.a. Bloodshy), Jimmy Koitzsch (p.k.a. Svidden), Robert Bergin, Linus Eklöw (p.k.a. Style of Eye), Edward Jenkins, Henrik Jonback Sony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro / Native Tongue Music Publishing / Cobalt Music Publishing / Warner/Chappell MusicNominated
"The Middle" Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey Sarah Aarons, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Marcus Lomax, Kyle Trewartha, Michael Trewartha, Anton Zaslavski (p.k.a. Zedd)Sony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro / BMG Rights Management / Kobalt Music Publishing / Universal/MCA Music PublishingWon

International Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [12]
"Havana" – Camila Cabello Louis Bell, Camila Cabello, Frank Dukes, Kaan Gunesberk, Brittany Hazzard, Brian Lee, Ali Temposi, Yung Thug, Andrew Watt, Pharrell WilliamsSony/ATV Music Publishing/ Native Tongue Music Publishing / Warner/Chappell Music /Mushroom Music / Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Meant to Be" – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line David Garcia, Tyler Hubbard, Joshua Miller, Bleta "Bebe" RexhaShout Music Publishing / Native Tongue Music Publishing / Warner/Chappell Music / BMG Rights ManagementNominated
"Perfect" Ed Sheeran Ed SheeranSony/ATV Music PublishingWon
"Rockstar" – Post Malone featuring 21 Savage Shéyaa Abraham-Joseph (p.k.a. 21 Savage), Olufunmibi Awoshiley, Louis Bell, Post Malone, Carl Rosen, Jo VirginieBMG Rights Management / Sony/ATV Music Publishing /Universal/MCA Music Publishing / Mushroom MusicNominated
"What About Us" – P!nk Alecia Moore (p.k.a. P!nk), John McDaid, Steve McCutcheon Sony/ATV Music Publishing/ Kobalt Music Publishing/ Universal Music PublishingNominated

Licensee of the Year Award

VenueLocationResult [1] [13]
Clancy's Fish PubWestern AustraliaWon

Most Played Australian Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [14]
"Coming Home" – Sheppard Jason Bovino, Matthew Radosevich (p.k.a. Matt Rad), Amy Sheppard, George Sheppard, Christopher Wallace Mushroom Music o.b.o. Empire of Song / Native Tongue Music PublishingNominated
"Go Bang" – PnauNick Littlemore, Sam Littlemore, Peter Mayes, Luke SteeleUniversal Music Publishing / 120 Publishing / Sony/ATV Music PublishingNominated
"I Said Hi" – Amy Shark Amy Billings (p.k.a. Amy Shark)Mushroom Music obo UNIFIED Music PublishingNominated
"The Middle"Zedd, Maren Morris & GreySarah Aarons, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Marcus Lomax, Kyle Trewartha, Michael Trewartha, Anton Zaslavski (p.k.a. Zedd)Sony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro / BMG Rights Management / Kobalt Music Publishing / Universal/MCA Music PublishingWon
"We're Going Home" - Vance Joy James Keogh (p.k.a. Vance Joy), Daniel WilsonMushroom Music obo UNIFIED Music Publishing / BMG Rights ManagementNominated

Most Played Australian Work Overseas

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [15]
" Cheap Thills " by SiaSia Furler, Greg KurstinSony/ATV Music PublishingWon

Overseas Recognition Award

Writer(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [16]
Lindsay RimesSony/ATV Music PublishingWon

Pop Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [17]
"Be Alright" – Dean Lewis Dean Lewis, Jon Hume Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Specific Music / Sony/ATV Music PublishingNominated
"Coming Home" – SheppardJason Bovino, Amy Sheppard, George Sheppard, Matthew Radosevich, Christopher WallaceMushroom Music o.b.o. Empire of Song / Native Tongue Music PublishingNominated
"Healing Hands" – Conrad Sewell Stuart Crichton, Conrad Sewell, Stephen WrabelNative Tongue Music Publishing / Universal Music PublishingNominated
"I Said Hi"Amy SharkAmy Billings (p.k.a. Amy Shark)Mushroom Music o.b.o. UNIFIED Music PublishingWon
"We're Going Home" - Vance Joy James Keogh (p.k.a. Vance Joy), Daniel WilsonMushroom Music o.b.o. UNIFIED Music Publishing / BMG Rights ManagementNominated

Rock Work of the Year

List of Rock Word of the Year nominees
Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [18]
"Confidence" – Ocean Alley Nic Blom, Baden Donegal, Lach Galbraith, Mitch Galbraith, Angus Goodwin, Tom O'BrienNominated
"Million Man" – The Rubens Scott Baldwin, Elliott Margin, Sam Margin, Zaac Margin, William ZeglisMushroom Music o.b.o. Ivy League MusicNominated
"Never Ever"The Rubens featuring Sarah AaronsSarah Aarons, Elliott Margin, Sam MarginMSony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro / Mushroom Music o.b.o. Ivy League MusicWon
"Slow Mover" – Angie McMahon Angie McMahonKobalt Music PublishingNominated
"The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows" - Gang of Youths David Le'aupepe Universal Music PublishingNominated

Song of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [19]
"I Said Hi"Amy SharkAmy Billings (p.k.a. Amy Shark)Mushroom Music obo UNIFIED Music PublishingWon
"Native Tongue" – Mojo Juju De Luzuriaga Ruiz (p.k.a. Mojo Juju), Joel Ma, Rita SeumanutafaMushroom MusicNominated
"Slow Mover" – Angie McMahon Angie McMahonKobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Society" – Ainslie Wills Ainslie Wills, Bram Inscore, MoZellaSony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro / Kobalt Music Publishing / Sony/ATV Music PublishingNominated
"With the One I Love" – Paul Kelly Paul KellySony/ATV Music PublishingNominated

Songwriter of the Year

Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music

Outstanding International Achievement Award

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [22]
Youngblood" 5 Seconds of Summer Calum Hood , Luke Hemmings , Ashton Irwin , Andrew Watt , Ali Tamposi , Louis Bell Sony/ATV Music PublishingWon

Urban Work of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)Result [1] [23]
"Believe" – Bliss n Eso featuring MarioMax MacKinnon, Jonathan Notley, PJ Harding, Cameron Ludik, Damian SmithMushroom Music / Universal Music PublishingNominated
"Clark Griswold" Hilltop Hoods featuring Adrian Eagle DJ Debris (Barry Francis), MC Pressure (Daniel Smith), Suffa (Matthew Lambert), John Bartlett, Paul BartlettSony/ATV Music PublishingWon
"I Miss You" – ThundamentalsJeswon (Jesse Ferris), Morgs (Morgan Jones), Tuka (Brendan Tuckerman), Carl DimatagaSony/ATV Music Publishing AllegroNominated
"Marryuna" – Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal Baker Boy, Dion Brownfield, Jerome Farah, Yirrmal MarikaMushroom MusicNominated
"Mr La Di Da Di" – Baker Boy Baker Boy, Dion Brownfield, Jerome Farah, Dallas WoodsMushroom MusicNominated

Art Music Awards

Instrumental Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[24] [25]
Ignis Mary Finsterer James Wannan (viola d'amore), Christopher Pidcock (cello)Won
Piano SonataElizabeth YounanJoyce YangNominated
Stalin's PianoRobert DavidsonSonya LifschitzNominated
String Quartet No. 6 Andrew Ford Flinders Quartet Nominated

Jazz Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[24] [26]
Gratitude and Grief Katie Noonan, Zac Hurren, Stephen Magnusson, Michael Leunig Elixir et al.Nominated
Love, As We Know ItBrenton Foster, Christopher Poindexter (lyricist)Brenton Foster, Gideon Brazil, Stephen Magnusson, Aaron McCollough, Jordan TarentoNominated
Nothing Remains UnchangedRoss McHenryRoss McHenry QuartetNominated
Trombone Song CycleJoshua Kyle, Andrew MurrayJoshua Kyle (voice), James Greening, James Macauley, Jordan Murray and Adrian Sherriff (trombones), Andrew Murray (conductor)Won

Orchestral Work of the Year

TitleComposerPerformerResult
[24] [27]
"Daccord: A Diary of Discourse"Cathy MillikenJessica Aszodi, Vladimir Gorbach, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey (conductor)Nominated
Implacable Gifts (Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra) Carl Vine Kathryn Stott (piano), Piers Lane (piano), West Australian Symphony Orchestra , Rory Macdonald (conductor)Won
"Lebewohl (Piano Concerto No. 3)" Elena Kats-Chernin Tamara-Anna Cislowska (piano), Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Alondra de la Parra (conductor)Nominated
Ruler of the Hive Melody Eötvös Pamela Rabe (narrator), Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Marko Letonja (conductor)Nominated

Vocal / Choral Work of the Year

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResult
[24] [28]
In Due SeasonRachel Bruerville / Valerie VolkAdelaide Chamber SingersNominated
The Audience ChoirAlice Chance Ensemble Offspring with audience participationNominated
The DrownersAndrew Ford / Tim Winton, George Barker, Georgiana Molloy, Bruce Dawe, Stevie Smith, William ShakespeareRuthless Jabiru, Morgan Pearse (baritone), Kelly Lovelady (conductor)Nominated
The Howling GirlsDamien Ricketson, Adena JacobsSydney Chamber Opera: Jane Sheldon (soprano); artists from The House That Dan Built (ensemble)Won

Performance of the Year

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResult
[24] [29]
LoreleiJulian Langdon / Casey Bennetto, Gillian Cosgriff; concept by Ali McGregor Ali McGregor, Antoinette Halloran, Dimity Shepherd, Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra, Phoebe Briggs (musical director), Sarah Giles (director)Nominated
Violin Sonata No. 1: Dark Matter Matthew Hindson Ray Chen, Julien QuentinNominated
Atlas of the Sky Liza Lim / Bei Dao , Eliot Weinberger Speak Percussion , Jessica AszodiWon
Breath of Thunder Lachlan Skipworth TaikOz, Riley Lee, Kaoru Watanabe, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Gerard Salonga (conductor)Nominated

Award for Excellence by an Individual

IndividualWorkResult
[24] [30]
Brian Ritchie Sustained contribution to the Australian music sector as a performer, curator and mentorNominated
Cat Hope Leadership in the composition, performance and education of new music in AustraliaNominated
Lyn WilliamsSignificant contribution to the creation and performance of choral music in AustraliaWon
Michelle Leonard25 years championing Australian Art musicNominated

Award for Excellence by an Organisation

OrganisationWorkResult
[24] [31]
Canberra International Music Festival Sustained creative excellence, exceptional growth and cultivation of Australian musicNominated
City Recital Hall Extended Play Festival of New MusicNominated
PlexusSustained and creative contribution to Australian music cultureNominated
Zephyr Quartet 2018 activities and 20 years of sustained contribution to the local, national and international arts sceneWon

Award for Excellence in Music Education

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[24] [32]
Musica Viva Australia Musica Viva in Schools long-term music residency programNominated
Speak Percussion Sounds Unheard education programNominated
Topology Top Up music education programNominated
West Australian Symphony OrchestraCrescendo, El Sistema-inspired free music education programWon

Award for Excellence in a Regional Area

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[24] [33]
Moorambilla Voices2018 activities and ongoing commitment to cultural competency and the creation of art music for youth from remote and rural NSWNominated
Queensland Symphony OrchestraGladstone Enrichment through Music programNominated
Steel City Strings2018 activities and commitment to new Australian musicWon
Warren H Williams, Michael Sollis, Barkly ArtsOne Sky Many Stories, inspiring audiences as they explore their relationship to the night sky, Indigenous culture and the world around usNominated

Award for Excellence in Experimental Music

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[24] [34]
Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory MusicOngoing contributionWon
Leah Barclay Listening Underwater, a large-scale experimental music and acoustic ecology projectNominated
Speak Percussion Polar Force, an investigation of wind, water and ice through soundNominated
Thembi SoddellHeld Down, Expanding, an exploration of states of trauma and mental distress, and how these may be imagined sonicallyNominated

Award for Excellence in Jazz

Organisation / individualWorkResult
[24] [35]
Andrea Keller New works, projects, recordings and educational outputNominated
Jeremy RoseHigh artistic excellence, and contribution to the creation, presentation and promotion of Australian jazzNominated
Niko Schäuble Recording activities at Pughouse StudiosNominated
Ross McHenryRecording, international touring, residencies and commissionsWon

Distinguished Services to Australian Music

Organisation / individualResult
[24] [36]
The Necks Won

Screen Music Awards

Nominees and winners [6] [37]

Feature Film Score of the Year

TitleComposerResult
[38] [39] [37]
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan Caitlin Yeo Nominated
I Am Mother Dan Luscombe, Antony Partos Won
Jirga AJ True Nominated
Judy and Punch François Tétaz Nominated

Best Music for an Advertisement

TitleComposerResult
[38] [40]
Dan Murphy's Adrian SergovichWon
HP Indigo Dmitri GolovkoNominated
Jewel Changi Airport Gerard FitzgeraldNominated
Where Inspiration Lives: Sydney Opera House Caitlin Yeo Nominated

Best Music for Children's Television

TitleComposerResult
[38] [41]
Bill & Tony: "Planet of the Socks" Michael Lira Nominated
Bluey : "Teasing"Joff BushNominated
The Bureau of Magical Things : "End of the Road"Brett AplinNominated
The Pilgrim's ProgressMichael DooleyWon

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleComposerResult
[38] [42]
2040 Bryony Marks Nominated
Australia's Lost Impressionist David Bridie Won
The Cult of the Family Amanda Brown Nominated
The Leunig FragmentsLuke AltmannNominated

Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie

TitleComposerResult
[38] [43]
Dead Lucky Michael Yezerski Won
Fighting Season Daniel DenholmNominated
Lambs of God Bryony Marks Nominated
Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Burkhard Dallwitz, Brett Aplin, Dmitri GolovkoNominated

Best Music for a Short Film

TitleComposerResult
[38] [44]
CernunnosRory ChenowethNominated
For the Girl in the Coffee ShopAngela LittleWon
ShilohFreya BerkhoutNominated
Sohrab & Rustum Burkhard Dallwitz Nominated

Best Music for a Television Series or Serial

Series or SerialComposerResult
[38] [45]
Bloom: "The Memory Box"Jackson Milas, Antony Partos Won
Secret City: Under the Eagle : "Run Little Rabbit" David Bridie Nominated
Tidelands : "Not One of You" Matteo Zingales Nominated
You Can't Ask That : "Alcoholics"Andrew SampfordNominated

Best Original Song Composed for the Screen

Song titleWorkComposerResult
[38] [46]
"Be My Girl"The Craft Justin Shave Nominated
"Day by Day"FourteenBrontë HorderNominated
"Every Day My Mother's Voice" The Final Quarter Paul Kelly Won
"Firesong" Judy and Punch Sophia Brous, François Tétaz, Mirrah Foulkes Nominated

Best Soundtrack Album

TitleComposerResult
[38] [47]
2040 Bryony Marks Nominated
Little Monsters Piers Burbrook de VereWon
Me and My Left Brain Cezary Skubiszewski Nominated
The Merger David Bridie Nominated

Best Television Theme

TitleComposerResult
[38] [48]
Bloom Antony Partos Won
Dead LuckyMichael YezerskiNominated
The Bureau of Magical ThingsBrett AplinNominated
The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam NeillCaitlin YeoNominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia

ComposerResult
[38] [49]
Adam Gock, Dinesh Wicks Won
Jay StewartNominated
Mitch StewartNominated
Neil Sutherland Nominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas

ComposerResult
[38] [50]
Alastair FordNominated
Jed Kurzel Nominated
Neil Sutherland Won
Nerida Tyson-Chew Nominated

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The APRA Music Awards of 2023 were the 41st annual series, known as the APRA Awards. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the year: the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards and Screen Music Awards. The APRA Music Awards are provided by APRA AMCOS and celebrate excellence in contemporary music, honouring songwriters and publishers that have achieved artistic excellence and outstanding success in their fields. In January, 20 songs shortlisted for Song of the Year were announced. On 30 March 2023, the final nominations were provided. Winners of the 2023 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music were Colin Hay and Colleen Ironside. APRA Music Awards were presented on 27 April 2023 at International Convention Centre Sydney.

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