APRA AMCOS
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We represent over 128,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers across Australia and New Zealand. #supportaustralianmusic
Artists, producers, filmmakers, venues and festivals can nominate themselves across 20 categories including Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Festival of the Year and more.
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Artists, producers, filmmakers, venues and festivals can nominate themselves across 20 categories including Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Festival of the Year and more.
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
🗓️ Nominations close Monday, 1 December at 11.59pm
www.qmusic.com.au/qma/2026-nom...
"The data is undeniable. What we need is for global streaming platforms and industry to come together and find real ways to turn the tide so that local audiences get exposed to the amazing talent we have to offer. “
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"The data is undeniable. What we need is for global streaming platforms and industry to come together and find real ways to turn the tide so that local audiences get exposed to the amazing talent we have to offer. “
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
The full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
APRA AMCOS is proud to support Creative Workplaces, a new initiative under Creative Australia that champions safe, respectful & inclusive spaces for artists and arts workers.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
APRA AMCOS is proud to support Creative Workplaces, a new initiative under Creative Australia that champions safe, respectful & inclusive spaces for artists and arts workers.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
Head to creativeworkplaces.gov.au for more.
You can help decide the next Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards and WIN big while doing it! First draw is this Thursday!
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
You can help decide the next Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards and WIN big while doing it! First draw is this Thursday!
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
How to Enter:
Be an APRA member > Log into the portal > Submit your vote! EASY
The earlier you vote, the more chances you have of winning 💸
Outstanding news for Australian live music 🎉
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Outstanding news for Australian live music 🎉
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
The Albanese Government has doubled funding for Revive Live and committed to continuing this vital support. Through the Revive Live program, the Government will provide support to 105 organisations across Australia.
As promised, we’ve uncovered all the APRA AMCOS members who have been recognised among the recent GRAMMY nominees!
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM
As promised, we’ve uncovered all the APRA AMCOS members who have been recognised among the recent GRAMMY nominees!
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
A massive congratulations to all the nominees and contributors, what an incredible honour to receive recognition from the GRAMMYs.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Member spotlight on LA-based writer and producer Jake Miller who took part in co-engineering Rosalía’s album LUX. 🙌
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Member spotlight on LA-based writer and producer Jake Miller who took part in co-engineering Rosalía’s album LUX. 🙌
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
Massive shoutout to Jake Miller for his incredible work!
Ready to turn your music into money?
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Ready to turn your music into money?
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
Congratulations to Ninajirachi, who has just taken home the 2025 Sound Merch Australian Music Prize with her incredible album ‘I Love My Computer’
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Congratulations to Ninajirachi, who has just taken home the 2025 Sound Merch Australian Music Prize with her incredible album ‘I Love My Computer’
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
We’re proud to launch the fourth round of 2026 APRA AMCOS Board Observership Program — a unique, 12-month opportunity to gain hands-on board experience, accredited governance training, and mentorship from experienced industry leaders.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
We’re proud to launch the fourth round of 2026 APRA AMCOS Board Observership Program — a unique, 12-month opportunity to gain hands-on board experience, accredited governance training, and mentorship from experienced industry leaders.
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What a monumental win to kick off #AusMusicMonth ✨
APRA AMCOS welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of a local content obligation on streaming video on demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.
🔗 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
APRA AMCOS welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of a local content obligation on streaming video on demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.
🔗 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
What a monumental win to kick off #AusMusicMonth ✨
APRA AMCOS welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of a local content obligation on streaming video on demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.
🔗 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
APRA AMCOS welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of a local content obligation on streaming video on demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.
🔗 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
It’s a School Night, touched down in Melbourne!
Last week, School Night took place at The Evelyn Hotel. A massive thanks to our guest performer & host Kye alongside our other performers Josh Hannan and Tiana Khasi
📸 www.lucindagoodwinphotography.com
Last week, School Night took place at The Evelyn Hotel. A massive thanks to our guest performer & host Kye alongside our other performers Josh Hannan and Tiana Khasi
📸 www.lucindagoodwinphotography.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:44 AM
It’s a School Night, touched down in Melbourne!
Last week, School Night took place at The Evelyn Hotel. A massive thanks to our guest performer & host Kye alongside our other performers Josh Hannan and Tiana Khasi
📸 www.lucindagoodwinphotography.com
Last week, School Night took place at The Evelyn Hotel. A massive thanks to our guest performer & host Kye alongside our other performers Josh Hannan and Tiana Khasi
📸 www.lucindagoodwinphotography.com
APRA AMCOS International revenue hits $98.8m, up 14.8% from FY23/24! 💥
APRA’s International Live Performance accounted for nearly 16% of revenue, a substantial growth from last year’s 6% share.
🔗 You can read more at apraaamcos.com.au/YearInReview
APRA’s International Live Performance accounted for nearly 16% of revenue, a substantial growth from last year’s 6% share.
🔗 You can read more at apraaamcos.com.au/YearInReview
October 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM
APRA AMCOS International revenue hits $98.8m, up 14.8% from FY23/24! 💥
APRA’s International Live Performance accounted for nearly 16% of revenue, a substantial growth from last year’s 6% share.
🔗 You can read more at apraaamcos.com.au/YearInReview
APRA’s International Live Performance accounted for nearly 16% of revenue, a substantial growth from last year’s 6% share.
🔗 You can read more at apraaamcos.com.au/YearInReview
Local content matters. So why are Aussies/Kiwis hearing and discovering less local music?
Read more about how we plan to turn up the volume on home grown talent via apraamcos.com.au/YearInReviewAussies/Kiwis hearing
Read more about how we plan to turn up the volume on home grown talent via apraamcos.com.au/YearInReviewAussies/Kiwis hearing
October 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Local content matters. So why are Aussies/Kiwis hearing and discovering less local music?
Read more about how we plan to turn up the volume on home grown talent via apraamcos.com.au/YearInReviewAussies/Kiwis hearing
Read more about how we plan to turn up the volume on home grown talent via apraamcos.com.au/YearInReviewAussies/Kiwis hearing
What an incredible day for our EQUALIZE workshop series! Last weekend, we ran workshops across Hobart, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and a big shoutout to all of our workshop facilitators! 💛
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
September 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
What an incredible day for our EQUALIZE workshop series! Last weekend, we ran workshops across Hobart, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and a big shoutout to all of our workshop facilitators! 💛
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
New member to APRA AMCOS, and you’re not sure where to begin?
It can be overwhelming to start out, but we got you! Our Resources page is made just for you!
www.apraamcos.com.au/resources/me...
Think of it as your beginner's guide to making the most of your membership. 💡
It can be overwhelming to start out, but we got you! Our Resources page is made just for you!
www.apraamcos.com.au/resources/me...
Think of it as your beginner's guide to making the most of your membership. 💡
September 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
New member to APRA AMCOS, and you’re not sure where to begin?
It can be overwhelming to start out, but we got you! Our Resources page is made just for you!
www.apraamcos.com.au/resources/me...
Think of it as your beginner's guide to making the most of your membership. 💡
It can be overwhelming to start out, but we got you! Our Resources page is made just for you!
www.apraamcos.com.au/resources/me...
Think of it as your beginner's guide to making the most of your membership. 💡
Yesterday, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston joined artists, policymakers, and industry leaders at the Sydney Opera House for the Art of Tax Reform Summit - a summit looking at ways to address the industry’s many hurdles through tax reform.
September 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Yesterday, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston joined artists, policymakers, and industry leaders at the Sydney Opera House for the Art of Tax Reform Summit - a summit looking at ways to address the industry’s many hurdles through tax reform.
The ARIA 2025 nominations have just dropped, and there's a fleet of exciting new and returning talent to celebrate!
A huge congratulations to all the incredible APRA AMCOS members who are nominated.
Winners will be announced at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 👑
A huge congratulations to all the incredible APRA AMCOS members who are nominated.
Winners will be announced at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 👑
September 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The ARIA 2025 nominations have just dropped, and there's a fleet of exciting new and returning talent to celebrate!
A huge congratulations to all the incredible APRA AMCOS members who are nominated.
Winners will be announced at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 👑
A huge congratulations to all the incredible APRA AMCOS members who are nominated.
Winners will be announced at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 👑
Some snaps from EQUALIZE Stop One!
We had an awesome turnout at the Canberra event and want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing mentors Maya Zawa & Anna Davies and of course, everyone who came along 💥
Next workshops -
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
We had an awesome turnout at the Canberra event and want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing mentors Maya Zawa & Anna Davies and of course, everyone who came along 💥
Next workshops -
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
September 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Some snaps from EQUALIZE Stop One!
We had an awesome turnout at the Canberra event and want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing mentors Maya Zawa & Anna Davies and of course, everyone who came along 💥
Next workshops -
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
We had an awesome turnout at the Canberra event and want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing mentors Maya Zawa & Anna Davies and of course, everyone who came along 💥
Next workshops -
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Huge congratulations to Christopher Larkin, whose stunning score helped bring the chart-topping game ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ to life!
Within an hour, over 100k players were diving into the magical, bug-sized kingdom. That number hit 500k just 4 hours later, topping global sales charts!
Within an hour, over 100k players were diving into the magical, bug-sized kingdom. That number hit 500k just 4 hours later, topping global sales charts!
September 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Huge congratulations to Christopher Larkin, whose stunning score helped bring the chart-topping game ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ to life!
Within an hour, over 100k players were diving into the magical, bug-sized kingdom. That number hit 500k just 4 hours later, topping global sales charts!
Within an hour, over 100k players were diving into the magical, bug-sized kingdom. That number hit 500k just 4 hours later, topping global sales charts!
Unified has announced an incredible career-changing opportunity!
Ground Floor is for emerging, independent Australian artists offering real support and mentorship from industry experts.
Submissions are now open!
Apply now: www.communitymusic.net/ground-floor
Ground Floor is for emerging, independent Australian artists offering real support and mentorship from industry experts.
Submissions are now open!
Apply now: www.communitymusic.net/ground-floor
September 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Unified has announced an incredible career-changing opportunity!
Ground Floor is for emerging, independent Australian artists offering real support and mentorship from industry experts.
Submissions are now open!
Apply now: www.communitymusic.net/ground-floor
Ground Floor is for emerging, independent Australian artists offering real support and mentorship from industry experts.
Submissions are now open!
Apply now: www.communitymusic.net/ground-floor
Last week, we had the pleasure of representing SongMakers and APRA AMCOS at Th Push Careers Expo! 💫
Big thanks to The Push for having us, and to everyone who came by!
Big thanks to The Push for having us, and to everyone who came by!
September 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Last week, we had the pleasure of representing SongMakers and APRA AMCOS at Th Push Careers Expo! 💫
Big thanks to The Push for having us, and to everyone who came by!
Big thanks to The Push for having us, and to everyone who came by!
It’s Wear It Purple Day 2025!
We rocked our purple today to stand with LGBTIQA+ youth, celebrate the value of diversity and inclusion, and advocate for and empower rainbow young people.
This year’s theme, “Write Your Own Story,” is all about embracing who you are and owning your unique journey.
We rocked our purple today to stand with LGBTIQA+ youth, celebrate the value of diversity and inclusion, and advocate for and empower rainbow young people.
This year’s theme, “Write Your Own Story,” is all about embracing who you are and owning your unique journey.
August 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It’s Wear It Purple Day 2025!
We rocked our purple today to stand with LGBTIQA+ youth, celebrate the value of diversity and inclusion, and advocate for and empower rainbow young people.
This year’s theme, “Write Your Own Story,” is all about embracing who you are and owning your unique journey.
We rocked our purple today to stand with LGBTIQA+ youth, celebrate the value of diversity and inclusion, and advocate for and empower rainbow young people.
This year’s theme, “Write Your Own Story,” is all about embracing who you are and owning your unique journey.
Calling all women and gender diverse music creators! 📣
EQUALIZE is back and happening across all AU capital cities! This free, one-day workshop series is your chance to build hands-on skills in songwriting and live sound.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
EQUALIZE is back and happening across all AU capital cities! This free, one-day workshop series is your chance to build hands-on skills in songwriting and live sound.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
August 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Calling all women and gender diverse music creators! 📣
EQUALIZE is back and happening across all AU capital cities! This free, one-day workshop series is your chance to build hands-on skills in songwriting and live sound.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
EQUALIZE is back and happening across all AU capital cities! This free, one-day workshop series is your chance to build hands-on skills in songwriting and live sound.
www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
📣 An update following today’s Economic Roundtable
August 21, 2025 at 6:59 AM
📣 An update following today’s Economic Roundtable