APRA Music Awards of 2025

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APRA Music Awards of 2025
Date30 April 2025 (2025-04-30)
Location Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
Hosted by Zan Rowe
Most winsKevin Parker (2)
Most nominations Styalz Fuego (4)
Website apraamcos.com.au/awards/
  2024  · APRA Music Awards ·  2026  

The APRA Music Awards of 2025 are the 43th 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.

Contents

The 20 songs shortlisted for Song of the Year were announced on 6 February 2025. [1] Genre categories were announced on 2 April, with winners announced at the awards ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall on 30 April. [2] [3] [4]

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.
"One of Your Girls" by Troye Sivan Troye Sivan, Oscar Görres, Brett McLaughlin Universal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Sony Music PublishingNominated [4]
"The Second Act" by Missy Higgins Missy HigginsMushroom Music PublishingNominated
"Through the Trees" by King Stingray Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga, Roy Kellaway, Campbell Messer, Yirrnga Gotjiringu Yunupingu, Yimila Gurruwiwi, Lewi Stiles Sony Music PublishingNominated
"U Should Not Be Doing That" by Amyl and the Sniffers Declan Mehrtens, Fergus Romer, Amy Taylor, Bryce WilsonWon
"Won't Stop" by 3% (featuring Jessica Mauboy) Danzal Baker, Andrew Burford, Madeline Crabtree, Corey Webster, Dallas Woods Sony Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated

Songwriter of the Year

Writer(s)ResultRef.
Troye SivanWon [4]

Emerging Songwriter of the Year

Writer(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
Emily Wurramara Mushroom Music PublishingNominated [4]
Grace Cummings Nominated
Jem Cassar-Daley Mushroom Music PublishingNominated
Miss Kaninna Nominated
Otis Pavlovic & Royel Maddell (Royel Otis)Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Ourness SongsWon

Most Performed Australian Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Dreaming" by Tones and I Toni Watson, Sam Nelson Harris Warner Chappell MusicNominated [4]
"Give You Love" by Jessica Mauboy (featuring Jason Derulo)Shannon Busch, Stephen Mowat, Blessing Offor, Styalz Fuego, Rudy SandapaConcord Music Publishing ANZ, Mushroom Music Publishing, SHOUT! Music Publishing, Universal Music PublishingNominated
"Got Me Started" by Troye SivanTroye Sivan, Styalz Fuego, Jack Glass, Christopher Stracey, Ian Kirkpatrick, Brett McLaughlin, Tayla Parx Universal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Houdini" by Dua Lipa Kevin Parker, Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Daniel Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, Universal Music PublishingWon
"Saving Up" by Dom Dolla Dominic Matheson, Clementine Douglas, Toby Scott, Caitlin StubbsSony Music Publishing, Mushroom Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Australian Work Overseas

TitleWriter(s)ResultRef.
"Unstoppable" by Sia Sia Furler, Christopher Braide Won

Most Performed Alternative Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Born in the Wrong Time" by Joan & The GiantsAaron Birch, Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Dylan OllivierreBMGNominated [4]
"Good Mood" by The Rubens Scott Baldwin, Elliott Margin, Sam Margin, Zaac Margin, William Zeglis, Sarah Aarons Mushroom Music Publishing o.b.o. Ivy League, Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Paradise" by Coterie Brandford Fisher, Conrad Fisher, Joshua Fisher, Tyler Fisher, Robby De Sá Concord Music Publishing ANZ, Sony Music PublishingWon
"Pedestal" by Lime Cordiale Louis Leimbach, Oli Leimbach, Felix Bornholdt, Dave Hammer, Thomas McDonald, Nick SarazenUniversal Music Publishing o.b.o. Chugg Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, ST Music, Warner Chappell MusicNominated
"The Second Act" by Missy HigginsMissy HigginsMushroom Music PublishingNominated

Most Performed Blues & Roots Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Givin' it Up" by South Summit Nathan Osborne, Isaiah Reuben, Nehemiah Reuben, Fynn Samorali, Joshua TrindallNominated [4]
"High Times" by Xavier Rudd Xavier RuddSony Music PublishingNominated
"New Love" by Ziggy Alberts Ziggy AlbertsKobalt Music PublishingWon
"Stand On My Shoulders" by Dallas Frasca Dallas Frasca, Andrew BaldwinNominated
"Warm Love" by Sweet TalkDavid Turner, Sören WalkerNominated

Most Performed Country Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Call It a Day" by Zac & GeorgeGeorge Goodfellow, Zac Roddy, Nicole Miller, Kyle WinskiNominated [4]
"Good Things" by Kaylee Bell Kaylee Bell, Michael De Lorenzis, Melanie Dyer, Michael Paynter Mushroom Music PublishingNominated
"Mayday" by Casey Barnes Casey Barnes, Danielle Blakey, Morgan Evans Nominated
"Some Things Never Change" by James Johnston and Zac & GeorgeJames Johnston, George Goodfellow, Zac RoddyNominated
"Take Forever (Hally's Song)" by Cooper Alan Kylie Sackley, Timothy Cooper, Justin MorganI Love You More Music Worldwide, BMG, SHOUT! Music PublishingWon

Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"AEIOU" by Pnau and Empire of the Sun Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes, Luke Steele, Richard Boardman, Pablo BowmanUniversal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated [4]
"Atmosphere" by Fisher & Kita Alexander Kita Alexander, Konstantin Kersting, Thoman Earnshaw, Dominik Felsmann, Paul FisherKobalt Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing ANZ, Origin Music PublishingNominated
"Changes" by Empire of the SunNick Littlemore, Luke Steele, Salem Al Fakir, Magnus Lidehäll, Vincent Pontare, Pontus Winnberg Universal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Lifetime" by Tobiahs Fakhri Tobiahs Fakhri, Timothy Maxey, John SchererMushroom Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing ANZNominated
"Saving Up" by Dom DollaDominic Matheson, Clementine Douglas, Toby Scott, Caitlin StubbsSony Music Publishing, Mushroom Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingWon

Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Dante" by Northlane Marcus Bridge, Jonathon Deiley, Nic Pettersen, Joshua Smith, Maraya VavasisMushroom Music Publishing o.b.o. UNIFIEDNominated
"Epitaph" by Make Them Suffer Sean Harmanis, Nicholas McLernon, Jordan Mather, Alexandra Reade, Jeff DunneCooking Vinyl PublishingWon
"Nightmare" by Polaris Daniel Furnari, Jamie Hails, Rick Schneider, Ryan Siew, Jacob SteinhauserKobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Real Life Love" by Speed Joshua Clayton, Aaron Siow, Jem Siow, Kane Vardon, Dennis VichidvongsaWarner Chappell MusicNominated
"Sirens" by Windwaker Jesse Crofts, Liam Guinane, Christopher Lalic, Connor Robins, Indey SalvestroCooking Vinyl PublishingNominated [4]

Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Anxiety" by Sleepy Hallow (featuring Doechii) Wally De Backer, Luiz Bonfá, Bennie Briggman, Michael Briggman, Sleepy Hallow|Tegan Chambers, Jaylah Hickmon, Eric Johnson, Karel Jorge, Ernesto Shaw, Johnathan Scott, Jeremy SotoOrigin Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music PublishingNominated [4]
"Bandit" by Don Toliver Kevin Parker, Edgard Herrera, Sean Reid, Cody Rounds, Danny Snodgrass, Caleb Toliver Nominated
"Boys Light Up" by ChillinIT Blake Turnell, James Reyne, Malik SandersMushroom Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Fall Back" by Lithe Josiah Ramel, Omid KhasrawyConcord Music Publishing ANZ o.b.o. Boss LevelWon
"Get This Money" by Hooligan Hefs Simeona Malagamaalii, Cooper Bedford, Nepomsein Irakunda, Roshanth Karunakara, Ilir RusitiMushroom Music Publishing, Killphonic RightsNominated

Most Performed Pop Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Dreaming" by Tones and IToni Watson, Sam Nelson HarrisWarner Chappell MusicNominated [4]
"Gimme Love" by Sia Sia Furler, Jesse Shatkin Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Give You Love" by Jessica Mauboy (featuring Jason Derulo)Shannon Busch, Stephen Mowat, Blessing Offor, Styalz Fuego, Rudy SandapaConcord Music Publishing ANZ, Mushroom Music Publishing, SHOUT! Music Publishing, Universal Music PublishingNominated
"Got Me Started" by Troye SivanTroye Sivan, Styalz Fuego, [Jack Glass, Christopher Stracey, Ian Kirkpatrick, Brett McLaughlin, Tayla ParxUniversal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Sony Music PublishingNominated
"Houdini" by Dua LipaKevin Parker, Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Daniel Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr.Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, Universal Music PublishingWon

Most Performed R&B / Soul Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Ground" by Khalid Mark Landon, Khalid Robinson, Aidan RodriguezConcord Music Publishing ANZ, Sony Music Publishing, Aidan RodrigeuzNominated [4]
"Kobe Beef" by Forest Claudette Kobe Hamilton-Reeves, Alexander TirheimerNominated
"Magiq" by Youngn Lipz Filipo Faaoloii, Aayan AhmedNominated
"Small Change" by Don WestDon West, Nathan HawesUniversal Music PublishingNominated
"Space" by Kaiit Kaiit Waup, Jake Amy, Anthony Liddell, Jaydean Miranda, Justin SmithWon

Most Performed Rock Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"Be Like You" by Dune Rats Michael Bylund-Cloonan, Brett Jansch, Daniel MoffittSony Music PublishingNominated [4]
"Lion" by Birds of Tokyo Ian Berney, Ian Kenny, Glenn Sarangapany, Adam Spark, Adam WestonMushroom Music PublishingNominated
"Salt" by Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Scarlett McKahey, Anna Ryan, Jaida Stephenson, Neve Van BoxselWarner Chappell MusicNominated
"The First Time" by Eskimo Joe Stuart MacLeod, Joel Quartermain, Kav Temperley Mushroom Music PublishingNominated
"Through The Trees" by King StingrayTheo Dimathaya Burarrwanga, Roy Kellaway, Campbell Messer, Yirrŋa Gotjiringu Yunupingu, Yimila Gurruwiwi, Lewis StilesSony Music PublishingWon

Most Performed International Work

Title and/or artistWriter(s)Publisher(s)ResultRef.
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey Collins Chibueze, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook, Jerrell Jones, Mark WilliamsWarner Chappell Music / Sony Music Publishing* / Kobalt Music Publishing^ / Universal Music PublishingNominated [4]
"Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone Benson Boone, Jack LaFrantz, Evan BlairWarner Chappell Music, Sony Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated
"Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter, Amy Allen, Julian Bunetta, Steph Jones Universal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Mushroom Music PublishingNominated
"Greedy" by Tate McRae Tate McRae, Amy Allen, Jasper Harris, Ryan Tedder Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Concord Music Publishing ANZWon
"Lovin on Me" by Jack Harlow Jackman Harlow, Ozan Yildirim, Sean Momberger, Nik Frascona Nickie Pabón, Delbert Greer, Reginald NeltonSony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Universal Music Publishing, Kobalt Music PublishingNominated

References

  1. "The 20 Songs In For APRA Song of the Year 2025". Noise11. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  2. "2025 APRA Music Awards Nominees Include Kevin Parker, King Stingray, Missy Higgins, Tones And I, and Troye Sivan". noise11. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  3. "2025 APRA Song of the Year top 20 shortlist announced". APRA AMCOS . 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Amyl and the Sniffers, Kevin Parker Win Big at 2025 APRA Music Awards". The Music Network. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  5. Brandle, Lars (15 April 2025). "Kylie Minogue to Receive Top Honour at 2025 APRA Awards". Rolling Stone Australia . Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.