APRA AMCOS

Collectively, APRA AMCOS and SOCAN represent nearly 400,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

APRA and CISAC will unite in Sydney to confront a significant threat impacting performers, songwriters and composers worldwide: generative AI.

Honouring Michael Gudinski, this year's SongHubs will be curated by The Temper Trap - a band that the legendary Australian promoter nurtured.

The 2026 list features over 40 debutant shortlisted artists, including Ninajirachi, Playlunch’s Liam Bell, Ecca Vandal, Emily Wurramara, and others.

“This centenary isn’t just about looking back – it’s about celebrating the enduring value of songwriting to our culture, identity and our two nations.”

Finalists include Eliza Hull, Annie Hamilton, Adrian Dzvuke, Velvet Trip’s Zeppelin Hamilton, and many others.

"This is a significant moment for Australian creators and our cultural sovereignty," said APRA AMCOS' Dean Ormston.

“We must continue to bang the drum as loud as we can for our members and advocate for their rights," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston, ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd, and musicians including Adam Briggs and Paul Dempsey presented a united front to the Senate inquiry.

"The Commission has missed the mark entirely," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

APRA AMCOS' submission for the Art Of Tax Reform Summit claims proposed live music incentives could create 10,800 jobs while boosting musician incomes by $294 million annually.