APRA AMCOS

“This increased investment means there will be more chances for both emerging and established artists to get on stage,” said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

“Venues and festivals are under huge pressure at the moment."

Successful applicants will get to collaborate with BADASSMUTHA, DOBBY, Velvet Trip’s Zeppelin Hamiton, and more.

This year's APRA Music Awards performers and two more early award winners have also been announced.

Vote Music 2025 is a call to action that urges the country’s political parties to commit to a stronger future for Australian music, whatever the result of the May federal election.

The launch of 'A Place To Create,' South Australia’s first ten-year cultural policy, is a milestone moment for the state.

"We need the next Parliament to finish the job – and lock in the future of great Australian music for good."

The Presets' Julian Hamilton returns as Music Director for a second year, while Zan Rowe, Hau Lātūkefu and Ngaiire will co-host this year's awards.

13 Australian songwriters and composers have taken home $10,000 to boost their music careers.

The winners across 13 categories will be revealed on Thursday, 13 February, in Sydney.

The global music industry experienced abundant growth last year, and Australian consumers and songwriters were no exception.

Proposed changes to the HSC syllabus will see music performance examinations replaced with longer written aural exams.