APRA Music Awards of 2022

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APRA Music Awards of 2022
Date3 May 2022 (2022-05-03)
Location Melbourne Town Hall, Australia
Hosted by Julia Zemiro and Jerome Farah [1]
Most nominations The Kid LAROI (4)
Website apraamcos.com.au/awards/
  2021  · APRA Music Awards ·  2023  

The APRA Music Awards of 2022 are the 40th 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 (Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) and celebrate excellence in contemporary music, honouring songwriters and publishers that have achieved artistic excellence and outstanding success in their fields. [2]

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On 3 February 2022, the 20-song longlist for the APRA Song of the Year was announced. [3] The full list of nominees for the 2022 APRA Music Awards were revealed on 7 April. [4] Winners were announced on 3 May 2022. [5] The Art Music Awards are sponsored by APRA AMCOS and Australian Music Centre (AMC). They were presented on 31 August at the Meat Market, North Melbourne with the finalists announced on 26 July. [6] [7] Screen Music Awards are jointly presented by APRA AMCOS and Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC) to "acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of screen composition." [8] The ceremony was held on 15 November 2022 at the Forum, Melbourne. [8]

APRA Music Awards

Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music

APRA Song of the Year

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"First Nation" by Midnight Oil featuring Jessica Mauboy & Tasman Keith Rob Hirst and Tasman Keith Sony Music Publishing, SFM PublishingNominated [5]
"Guided by Angels" by Amyl and the Sniffers Fergus Romer, Amy Taylor, Bryce WilsonNominated
"Red Room" by Hiatus Kaiyote Paul Bender, Simon Mavin, Perrin Moss, Naomi SaalfieldUniversal Music PublishingNominated
" Stay " by The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber, Isaac De Boni, Omer Fedi, Magnus Hoiberg, Michael Mule, Charlie Puth, Subhaan Rahman, Blake SlatkinSony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Native Tongue Music PublishingWon
"The Other Black Dog" by Genesis Owusu Genesis Owusu, Michael Di Francesco, Andrew Klippel, Julian SudekKobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Ourness Song, Future Classic, Ourness SongsNominated

Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year

Writer(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
Budjerah Slabb Mushroom MusicNominated [5]
Genesis Owusu Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Ourness SongsWon
Khaled Rohaim Universal Music Publishing / BMGNominated
Tyron Hapi & Harry Michael pka Masked Wolf BMG / Warner Chappell MusicNominated
Sycco Sony Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Australian Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Fly Away" by Tones and I Toni WatsonKobalt Music PublishingNominated [5]
" Head & Heart " by Joel Corry featuring MNEK Jonathan Courtidis, Joel Corry, Uzoechi Emenike, Neve Applebaum, Daniel Dare, Robert Harvey , Kashif Siddiqui, Lewis ThompsonUniversal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Mushroom Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music PublishingWon
"Love on Display" by Guy Sebastian Guy Sebastian, Julian Bunetta, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, John RyanUniversal Music Publishing, Mushroom MusicNominated
"Missing Piece" by Vance Joy James Keogh pka Vance Joy, Joel Little Mushroom Music o.b.o. WAU Publishing, Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Without You" by the Kid LAROIThe Kid LAROI, Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin, Billy WalshSony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Australian Work Overseas

Writer(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
Toni Watson (p.k.a. Tones and I ) for " Dance Monkey "Won [5]

Most Performed Alternative Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"C'mon" by Amy Shark featuring Travis Barker Amy Shark, Travis BarkerMushroom Music, BMGNominated [5]
"Falling Up" by Dean Lewis Dean Lewis, Thomas Barnes, Hayden Calnin, Peter Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn, Phil Plested Kobalt Music Publishing, Gaga Music, BMG, Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Masterpiece" by The Rubens Scott Baldwin, Elliott Margin, Zac Margin, Samuel Margin, William ZeglisMushroom MusicNominated
" Missing Piece " by Vance Joy James Keogh (p.k.a. Vance Joy), Joel Little Mushroom Music o.b.o. WAU Publishing, Sony Music PublishingWon
"Reality Check Please" by Lime Cordiale Louis Leimbach, Oliver Leimbach, David HaddadUniversal Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Blues & Roots Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Catch Me" by Robbie Miller Robbie MillerNominated [5]
"Hungry Heart" by Josh Teskey & Ash Grunwald Josh Teskey, Ash GrunwaldMushroom MusicNominated
"Letting Go" by Ziggy Alberts Ziggy AlbertsKobalt Music PublishingWon
"Power Without Greed" by The Bamboos Kylie Auldist, Lance FergusonBMGNominated
"Stoney Creek" by Xavier Rudd Xavier RuddSony Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Country Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Breakups" by Seaforth (band) Cameron Bedell, Thomas Jordan, Liz Rose, Mitchell ThompsonWarner Chappell MusicNominated [5]
"Come Turn Me On" by Casey Barnes Casey Barnes, Kaci Brown, Samuel GrayMushroom Music, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Dig" by Fanny Lumsden Fanny Lumsden, Benjamin Corbett, Dan FreemanCooking Vinyl PublishingNominated
" Love Songs Ain't for Us " by Amy Shark featuring Keith Urban Amy Shark, Ed Sheeran Mushroom Music, Sony Music PublishingWon
"Short Lived Love" by Brad Cox Brad CoxSony Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Get on the Beers" by Mashd N Kutcher featuring Dan Andrews Mashd N Kutcher, Dan AndrewsBMGNominated [5]
"Head & Heart" by Joel Corry & MNEK Jonathan Courtidis, Neav Applebaum, Joel Corry, Daniel Dare, Robert Harvey, MNEK, Kasif Siddiqui, Lewis ThompsonSony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Mushroom Music o.b.o. Minds on Fire, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music PublishingWon
"Let's Love" by David Guetta and Sia Sia Furler, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Marcus van WattumSony Music Publishing, Origin Music PublishingNominated
"Nothing to Love About Love" by Peking Duk & The Wombats Adam Hyde, Matthew Murphy, Reuben Styles-Richards, Tyler SpryBMG, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"River" by PNAU & Ladyhawke Phillipa Brown, Nick Littlemore, Sam Littlemore, Peter Mayes BMG, 120 Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Loyalty" by HP Boyz Samoa Fune, Nepomsein Irakunda, Savelio Mika, Augustino TaitoNominated [5]
"My City" by OneFour & The Kid LAROIIsaac De Boni, Spencer Magalogo, Jerome Misa, Michael Mule, Subhaan Rahman, Khaled Rohaim, The Kid LAROI, Solo Tohi, Willie Tafa, Keanu TorresSony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Universal/MCA Music PublishingNominated
"Send It!" by Hooligan Hefs Kiril Ivanovski, Simeona MalagamaaliiBMG, Mushroom MusicNominated
"Stand for" by ChillinIT featuring LisiBenjamin Sutton, Blake Turnell, Rilind Kocinaj, Tahlis PoasaSony Music Publishing, Mushroom MusicNominated
" Without You " by the Kid LAROIThe Kid LAROI, Omer Fedi , Blake Slatkin, Billy WalshSony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music PublishingWon

Most Performed Pop Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Dramatic" by Cat & Calmell Cat Stratton, Calmell Teagle, Andrew HopkinsUniversal Music PublishingNominated [5]
" Fly Away " by Tones and I Toni Watson (p.k.a. Tones and I)Kobalt Music PublishingWon
"Josh by Peach PRC Sharlee Curnow, Liam QuinnKobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Love on Display" by Guy Sebastian Guy Sebastian, Julian Bunetta, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, John RyanUniversal Music Publishing, Mushroom MusicNominated
"You" by Benny Blanco, Marshmello & Vance JoyVance Joy, Benny Blanco, Marshmello, Caroline Pennell, Blake SlatkinMushroom Music o.b.o. WAU Publishing, Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed R&B / Soul Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
" Higher " by Budjerah Matt Corby , Budjerah SlabbSony Music Publishing, Mushroom MusicWon [5]
"How" by Youngn Lipz Filipo Faaoloii, Peter KlappasNominated
"Made for Silence" by Miiesha Miiesha Young, Lucian Blomkamp, Stephen Collins, Jordan PanasewychSony Music Publishing, BMGNominated
"Please U" by Becca Hatch Becca Hatch, Isaia Atoni, Jakiel Fuimaono, Jamie Muscat, Edward Tafa, Willie Tafa, Solo TohiUniversal Music Publishing, Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Vibrate" by Jerome Farah Jerome FarahMushroom MusicNominated

Most Performed Rock Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Flesh and Blood" by Jimmy Barnes Jimmy Barnes, Mark Lizotte Sony Music Publishing, Mushroom MusicNominated [5]
"Lots of Nothing" by Spacey Jane Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, Peppa LaneKobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Dew ProcessNominated
" Shot in the Dark " by AC/DC Angus Young , Malcolm Young Sony Music Publishing o.b.o. Australian Music CorporationWon
"The Angel of 8th Avenue" by Gang of Youths Dominik Borzestowski, Maxwell Dunn, Thomas Hobden, Jung Kim, David Le'aupepeUniversal Music PublishingNominated
"The Waterboy" by You Am I Tim Rogers Universal Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed International Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro Sony Music PublishingNominated [5]
" Lasting Lover " by Sigala and James Arthur James Arthur, Bruce Fielder, Lewis Capaldi , Luke Fitton, Ben Goldwasser , Jarl Hasselquist, Corey Sanders, Andrew VanWyngarden Universal Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, BMG, Kobalt Music PublishingWon
"Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" by Lil Nas X Montero Hill, Denzel Baptiste, David Biral, Omer Fedi, Rosario LenzoSony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music PublishingNominated
"Take You Dancing" by Jason Derulo Jason Derulo, Teemu Brunila, Shawn Charles, Emanuel Kiriakou, Sarah Solovay Universal Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing, Native Tongue Music PublishingNominated
"The Business" by Tiësto Tijs Verwest, James Bell, Julia Karlsson, Anton RundbergKobalt Music Publishing, BMG, Warner Chappell MusicNominated

Art Music Awards

Work of the Year: Chamber Music

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResultRef.
Black Summer String Quartet (An Hommage to Australia's Bushfire History)Natalie Williams Australian String Quartet Nominated [7] [10]
Hokusai MixtapeTristan CoelhoJonathan Henderson, James Wannan, Emily Granger, Tristan CoelhoWon
Mewl InfansRishin SinghMartin SturmNominated
Threaded in Amongst the Infinite Threading Bree van Reyk Genevieve Lacey, Marshall McGuire Nominated

Work of the Year: Choral

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResultRef.
A Gathering Anne Cawrse / Cawrse, Paul Hetherington Adelaide Chamber Singers Nominated [7] [10]
An Australian Song Cycle Joseph Twist / Henry Lawson, Michael Leunig, Les Murray, Oodgeroo Noonuccal, A.B. Patterson, Peter Skrzynecki, Jack Twist, Judith Wright Sydney Chamber Choir, Jem Harding (piano), Anthea Cottee (cello), Sam Allchurch (conductor)Nominated
"Pandemic", Movement 6 of Shadow and Hope – Cantata from Six Continents in the Age of Pandemic Brenton Broadstock Quartet Berlin-Tokyo, Theodor Schüz Ensemble, Philipp Amelung (artistic director)Nominated
Requiem Paul Stanhope , Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Neela Nath Das, Mary Elizabeth Frye, Emily Dickinson Sydney Chamber ChoirWon

Work of the Year: Dramatic

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResultRef.
Fumeblind OracleHuw Belling / Pierce WilcoxJessica O'Donoghue, Jack Symonds, Sydney Chamber Opera Nominated [7] [10]
Parrwang Lifts the Sky Deborah Cheetham Victorian Opera, Short Black OperaNominated
Poem for a Dried Up River Jane Sheldon / Alice Oswald Sydney Chamber OperaWon
The PulseEkrem Eli PhoenixAurora (Young Adelaide Voices), Christie Anderson (conductor/vocal soloist)Nominated

Work of the Year: Electroacoustic/Sound Art

TitleComposerPerformerResultRef.
Depth DisintegrationSia AhmadBenjamin AndersonWon [7] [10]
Effigy, for Viola and ElectronicsErkki VeltheimErkki VeltheimNominated
Undercurrent 暗涌Carolyn Schofield, Mindy Meng WangFia Fiell (Carolyn Schofield), Mindy Meng WangNominated
Very Fast & Very FarTim Bruniges, Julian Day, Matt McGuiganTim Bruniges, Julian Day, Matt McGuiganNominated

Work of the Year: Jazz

TitleComposerPerformerResultRef.
Grey Is Ground AlbumGian SlaterGian SlaterWon [7] [10]
Hand to EarthAviva Endean, Sunny Kim, Peter Knight, Daniel Wilfred, David WilfredHand to EarthNominated
Lost in PlaceI Hold the Lion's PawI Hold the Lion's PawNominated
See You Round the TrapsBenjamin ShannonMilton Man GoghNominated

Work of the Year: Large Ensemble

TitleComposerPerformerResultRef.
The Rest Is Silence Anne Cawrse Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Michael Pisani (cor anglais), Nicholas Carter (conductor)Nominated [7] [10]
StratusOlivia Davies West Australian Symphony Orchestra , Asher Fisch (conductor)Won
Śūnyatā Fiona Hill Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Simon Reade (conductor)Nominated
Symphony No. 1 Black Summer Paul Dean Australian World Orchestra Nominated

Performance of the Year: Jazz / Improvised Music

TitleComposerPerformerResultRef.
Disruption! The Voice of Drums Jeremy Rose , Simon Barker, Chloe KimJeremy Rose & the Earshift Orchestra featuring Simon Barker and Chloe KimWon [7] [10]
A Sanctuary of QuietudePat Jaffe, Callum MintzisPat Jaffe, Callum Mintzis EnsembleNominated
Love is a Temporary Madness, The Symphonic SuiteVanessa PericaVanessa Perica Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey (conductor)Nominated
ZÖJ Live at Melbourne Recital CentreGelareh Pour, Brian O'DwyerZÖJNominated

Performance of the Year: Notated Composition

TitleComposer / librettistPerformerResultRef.
Hymns for End TimesRachael DeaseRachael Dease and the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra with VoycesNominated [7] [10]
Machine Codes Paul Stanhope Andrew Haveron, Simon Tedeschi Nominated
Tipping PointFelicity WilcoxAndrew Blanch and Ensemble OffspringNominated
WATA Paul Grabowsky , Daniel Wilfred, David WilfredMelbourne Symphony Orchestra, Australian Art Orchestra, Paul Grabowsky, Daniel Wilfred, David Wilfred, Benjamin Northey (conductor)Won

Award for Excellence in Music Education

Organisation / individualWorkResultRef.
Honeybee CreativeTeaching neurologically diverse people music skills, song writing and recording projects, in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions of Queensland, culminating in a number of major public performancesWon [7] [10]
Musica Viva Musica Viva in SchoolsNominated
Speak Percussion Sounds UnheardNominated
Tim NikolskyActivity - leadership, connecting, contributionNominated

Award for Excellence in Experimental Music

Organisation / individualWorkResultRef.
ADSR Zine2021 activities including exhibition, showcase and online catalogue of publicationsWon [7] [10]
Hand to EarthComposition, recording, release, and performance of new musicNominated
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS)Education, engagement, facilitationNominated
Madeleine Flynn, Tim HumphreyOngoing project Witness StandNominated

Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music

Organisation / individualResultRef.
Nigel Butterley Won [7]

Luminary Award: Individual (National)

IndividualWorkResultRef.
Liza Lim Music Composition, Composing Women ProgramWon [7]

Luminary Award: Organisation (National)

OrganisationWorkResultRef.
Australian Art OrchestraSustained Leadership and Contribution as an Organisation, Recording, Performing, and Facilitating Opportunities for OthersWon [7]

Luminary Award: State & Territory Awards

OrganisationWorkResultRef.
Canberra Symphony Orchestra (Australian Capital Territory)Australian SeriesWon [7]
Claire Edwards (New South Wales)2021 ActivitiesWon
Kieran Welch (Queensland)Sustained Contribution to the Creative Music Culture of Brisbane as a Performer and Artistic Director of Dots+LoopsWon
Mark Ferguson (South Australia)Sustained Contribution to the Fields of Education, Jazz Performance, and CompositionWon
Simon Reade (Tasmania)ConductingWon
Andrea Keller (Victoria)Projects, Recordings and Mentorship ActivitiesWon
Mace Francis (Western Australia)Work as Artistic Director, Composer and Band LeaderWon
Claire Kilgariff (Northern Territory)Artistic Director of Arafura Music CollectiveWon

Screen Music Awards

Feature Film Score of the Year

TitleComposerResultRef.
Bosch and RockitBrian CachiaNominated [11]
[12]
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson Sallianna Seven CampbellWon
Interceptor Michael Lira Nominated
A Stitch in TimeAngela LittleNominated

Best Music for an Advertisement

TitleComposerResultRef.
Ausfilm: "The Australian Job"Angela LittleNominated [11]
[12]
Destination NSW : "Feel New"Lance GurisikWon
Ostelin: "Strong Women" Ack Kinmonth Nominated
Samsung MFF: "Walk the Night" Nicholas Routledge, Joshua Pearson, Jono Ma Nominated

Best Music for Children's Programming

TitleComposerResultRef.
The Deep Nerida Tyson-Chew Won [11]
[12]
Destroy the Invisibility Jacket Joseph Twist Nominated
Space Nova : "Dark Ice"Russell ThorntonNominated
The Bureau of Magical Things Brett AplinNominated

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleComposerResultRef.
A Fire Inside Matteo Zingales Nominated [11]
[12]
Ms Represented with Annabel Crabb Andrew Scott, Caitlin Yeo Nominated
No Mercy, No Remorse Brett AlpinNominated
Puff: Wonders of the Reef Hylton MowdayWon

Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie

TitleComposerResultRef.
Books that Made UsJackson MilasNominated [11]
[12]
New Gold Mountain Caitlin Yeo Won
The Twelve Rafael MayNominated
Underbelly: Vanishing Act Amanda Brown Nominated

Best Music for a Short Film

TitleComposerResultRef.
BellysaurusDmitri GolovkoNominated [11]
[12]
Finding XCassie ToNominated
Still LifeWil HughesWon
Tarneit Nerida Tyson-Chew Nominated

Best Music for a Television Series or Serial

Series or SerialComposerResultRef.
Blindspotting Michael Yezerski, Ambrose Akinmusire Nominated [11]
[12]
RFDS Amanda Brown Nominated
The Newsreader Cornel WilczekNominated
Total Control Antony Partos , Matteo Zingales Won

Best Original Song Composed for the Screen

Song titleWorkComposerResultRef.
"Bloody Game" Total Control Missy Higgins Nominated [11]
[12]
"I Am My Own Panther Now" Preppers Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall Nominated
"Silver Linings"MumlifeSophia ChristopherNominated
"Spirit Voice of the Enchanted Waters"River William Barton , Piers Burbrook de Vere, Richard Tognetti Won

Best Soundtrack Album

TitleComposerResultRef.
New Gold Mountain Caitlin Yeo Nominated [11]
[12]
No Mercy, No Remorse Brett AplinNominated
River Richard Tognetti , William Barton , Piers Burbrook de VereWon
Wolf Like Me Piers Burbrook de VereNominated

Best Television Theme

TitleComposerResultRef.
Books that Made UsJackson MilasNominated [11]
[12]
New Gold Mountain Caitlin Yeo Won
The PM's Daughter Basil Hogios, Caitlin Yeo Nominated
Troppo Josh Pyke Nominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia

ComposerResultRef.
Adam Gock , Dinesh Wicks Won [11]
[12]
Damian de Boos SmithNominated
Jay StewartNominated
Mitch StewartNominated

Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas

ComposerResultRef.
Adam Gock, Dinesh Wicks Nominated [11]
[12]
Alastair FordNominated
Joff BushNominated
Neil Sutherland Won

Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen

Organisation / individualResultRef.
Nigel Westlake awarded [11]
[12]

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