APRA Awards 1989
The APRA Music Awards celebrate excellence in contemporary music, honouring songwriters and publishers that have achieved artistic excellence and outstanding success in their fields.
Winners
| Gold Awards | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | need you tonight |
| Artist: | inxs |
| Writers: | Andrew Farriss / Michael Hutchence |
| Publisher: | Chris Gilbey Pty Ltd |
| Gold Award | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Writer: | Hal David |
In recognition of the outstanding popularity of his many works in Australia and New Zealand | |
| Gold Award | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Don't Dream It's Over |
| Writer: | Neil Finn |
| Publisher: | Mushroom Music Pty Ltd |
| Most Performed Country Work | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Borrowed Ground |
| Artist: | John Schumann |
| Writer: | John Schumann |
| Publisher: | Chris Gilbey Pty Ltd |
| Most Performed Jazz Work | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Disappearing Shoreline |
| Writer: | Paul Grabowsky |
| Publisher: | Chappell & Co Pty Ltd |
| Most Performed Music for Film | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Man From Snowy River II |
| Writer: | Bruce Rowland |
| Publisher: | Festival Music Pty Ltd |
| Most Performed Overseas Work | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | (I've Had The) Time Of My Life |
| Artist: | Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes |
| Writer: | John De Nicola / Donald Markowitz / Franke Previte |
| Publisher: | Castle Music Pty Ltd |
| Most Performed Popular Work | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Electric Blue |
| Artist: | icehouse |
| Writers: | Iva Davies / John Oates |
| Publishers: | SBK Songs Aust Pty Ltd / BMG Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd |
| Most Performed Serious Work | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Fantasia |
| Writer: | Robert Hughes |
| Publisher: | Chappell & Co Pty Ltd |
| Platinum Award | |
|---|---|
Winner | |
| Title: | Corroboree |
| Writer: | John Antill |
| Publisher: | Boosey Hawkes Aust Pty Ltd |
| Platinum Award |
|---|
Winner |
Harry Vanda / George Young |
In recognition of outstanding popularity of their collective works throughout the world. |
