The Winners: 07 APRA Music Awards

Songwriters and members of the music industry gathered at the Melbourne Town Hall on June 5th for the 25th Annual APRA Music Awards. In an eclectic fusion of tuxedos and sneakers, seasoned campaigners and young guns; Australia’s songwriters across a spectrum of musical genres, gathered to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of their peers over the past year. Read more>>

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Augie March (songwriter Glenn Richards) - winners of 2007 APRA Song of the Year. Photo by Tony Mott.

2007 Classical and Screen Music Awards

The Classical Music Awards presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre will be held on Wednesday 12 September at the Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay, Sydney. The APRA - AGSC Screen Music Awards will be held on Tuesday 27 November at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney. All queries relating to APRA's Awards should be directed to awards@apra.com.au

Song Summit Sydney: 3-5 April 2008

APRA is proud to present the inaugural Song Summit Sydney - S³. A major music expo for songwriters and composers. S³ will deliver three dynamic days of learning, networking, workshops and performances, bringing together creators, managers, publishers, technicians, marketers, lawyers and deal makers. Expressions of interest for involvement within the retail exhibition and all general queries should be directed to S3@apra.com.au.

Songwriter Speaks @ Whichway Workshops: 19-22 June

MusicNSW, Whichway and APRA are running a four-day music industry and songwriting sessions from June 19-22 at the Redfern Community Centre.

Top contemporary Indigenous music artists - Joel and Naomi Wenitong (Last Kinection, Shakaya) and Lucas Proudfoot will present the APRA songwriting workshops, covering topics such as: arrangement; lyric writing; choosing the right producer and studio; and personal experiences about the music industry. Read more>>

Connect @ Geelong: 26 June

Sibylla and Con from the Melbourne office will be coming to Geelong on Tuesday 26th June to hold a local APRA members meeting. The meeting will discuss APRA and copyright , how to register your songs online, how to join, and other items of interest to songwriters. It's also a great chance to meet other local songwriters. We look forward to meeting you. Industry speaker for the evening will be Jamie McKew, Director of the Port Fairy Folk Festival. Read more>>

HURRY! Get paid for your live performances

You have until 31 August to submit your on-line LPRs (Live Performance Returns) for the period 1 July 2006 – 30 June 2007. All your domestic live performances and new works can be lodged electronically via your APRA membership account area. Log in now!

Also, don't forget to submit all Jingle Reporting Forms by 31 July. Click here to access the Form.

What makes a great song?

Join Song Trails at the Queensland Music Festival - proudly sponsored by APRA - to find out. Workshops will be held in Emerald, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Gympie from July 23-27. Read more>>

Melbourne Music Prize: entries close July 20

The Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 recognises and rewards excellence and talent in music, inspire creative development and enrich public life. With a prize pool of over $100,000, the Prize is open to Victorian residents. Finalists in the Melbourne Prize for Music 2007 will form part of a public event to be held in November 2007 at Federation Square. For entry forms and more information visit www.melbourneprizetrust.org, email enquire@melbourneprizetrust.org, or call the Melbourne Prize Trust on (03) 9650 8800.

Click here for more information on the Melbourne Music Prize and other local music competitions.

MusicFest 2007: 21 & 23 June

Perform your music, have your own stage at MusicFest 2007. MusicFest is an appeal to spontaneous and free participation open to individuals or ensembles (instrumental or singing) and musical institutions to give both amateurs and professionals the opportunity to express their musical talent.Be part of a unique, international celebration of music and performance. Read more>>

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