2024 APRA Music Awards

Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year

Nominees and subsequent winners for the Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year are determined by votes from APRA members. All APRA members who are currently living in Australia or are Australian citizens living overseas are eligible to vote. Votes are received electronically and tallied by APRA AMCOS.

Songwriter of the Year

Songwriter of the Year is assessed by an independent Advisory Group, as appointed by APRA's Board of Writer and Publisher Directors, rewarding the songwriter or group of songwriters who have achieved the most impressive body of work in the previous year as reflected by single and album releases, charts, co-writes, awards and tours/supports; and the advisory committee's assessment of the outstanding quality of that body of work. A recipient may receive this award in consecutive years if their achievements are deemed worthy by the Committee. All nominees/recipients must be a member of APRA. The final determination of this Award lies with the APRA Board.

Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music

Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music is decided by APRA's Board of Writer and Publisher Directors for an individual or group considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the Music industry over a number of years.

Emerging Songwriter of the Year

Emerging Songwriter of the Year is assessed by an independent Advisory Group, as appointed by APRA's Board of Writer and Publisher Directors, for an emerging songwriter or group of writers. The recipients’ work should reflect achievements in the previous year based on single and album releases, charts, awards and tours/supports; and the advisory committee's assessment that the recipient has, in the past year, released songs of outstanding quality. All nominees/recipients must be a member of APRA. The final determination of this Award lies with the APRA Board.

Licensee of the Year Award

The Licensee of the Year Award, as assessed by APRA's Board of Writer and Publisher Directors, is designed to reward licensee groups for good music citizenship. The recommended recipient has been selected against the criteria of consistent compliance and demonstrated support of music such as the presentation of local content or innovative use of music.

THE FOLLOWING AWARDS ARE GIVEN BASED ON APRA'S STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:

Most Performed Australian Work

Most Performed International Work

Most Performed Australian Work Overseas

Most Performed Alternative Work

List of works compiled from ARIA, AIR, Shazam, and the National Indigenous Music charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed Blues & Roots Work

Call for Blues & Roots Release information is emailed to APRA's membership. Members are asked to submit eligible works via APRA's website for the relevant period.

A further list of works compiled from ARIA, AIR, & Shazam charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed Country Work

List of works compiled from the Country Tracks Top 40 which is created from radio airplay of tracks released in Australia throughout the relevant period.

ARIA Top 20 Australian Country Albums chart is also used to cross reference with Country Tracks chart.

Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work

List of works compiled from ARIA Dance Singles, ARIA Dance Albums, AIR, Shazam and the National Indigenous Music charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

List of works compiled from a ARIA, AIR, Shazam, the National Indigenous Music charts along with other streaming sources. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work

List of works compiled from ARIA Hip Hop / R&B, AIR, Shazam and the National Indigenous Music charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed Pop Work

List of works compiled from ARIA, AIR, Shazam, the National Indigenous Music charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed Rock Work

List of works compiled from ARIA, AIR, Shazam, the National Indigenous Music charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

Most Performed R&B/Soul Work

List of works compiled from ARIA Hip Hop / R&B, AIR, Shazam and the National Indigenous Music charts. This is based on all works charted and released in the relevant period.

THE AWARDS

1. 17 Awards are conferred

Twelve based on APRA's statistical analysis:

• Most Performed Alternative Work
• Most Performed Australian Work
• Most Performed Australian Work Overseas
• Most Performed Blues and Roots Work
• Most Performed Country Work
• Most Performed Dance Work
• Most Performed Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
• Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work
• Most Performed International Work
• Most Performed Pop Work
• Most Performed Rock Work
• Most Performed R&B/Soul Work

One based on voting by APRA members:

• Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year

Four given at the discretion of the APRA Board of Directors:

• Emerging Songwriter of the Year
• Songwriter of the Year
• Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
• Licensee of the Year

2. The Award is in the form of a trophy suitably inscribed.

ELIGIBILITY AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. For Most Performed Works (Excluding Most Performed International Work)

a) An APRA writer member must have co-written a minimum share of 20% in the work.

b) The work must have been released in a 15-month period. For example, for Awards held in 2024, the eligible release date period will be 1 July 2022 to 30 September 2023.

c) Repeat nominations in Most Performed categories over consecutive years will be reviewed by the APRA Board of Directors (including Most Performed International Work, excluding Song of the Year).

d) Nominees and subsequent winners are determined by performance activity, as reflected by earnings, according to APRA's statistical analysis for the relevant 12-month period.

e) Genre categories are cross referenced with all available chart information, as well as iTunes categories, genres and sub genres.

f) A maximum of one nomination per songwriter applies to these categories. This will be subject to review if there is a duplicate songwriter in the Top 5 with different APRA member co-writers.

2. For Most Performed International Work nominations

a) The work must have been written principally by a member of a collecting society affiliated with APRA.

b) The work must have been released in a 15-month period. For example, for Awards held in 2024, the eligible release date period will be 1 July 2022 to 30 September 2023.

4. Emerging Songwriter of the Year

Emerging Songwriter of the Year is assessed by an independent Advisory Committee, as appointed by the APRA Board, for an emerging songwriter or group of writers. The recipients’ work should reflect achievements in the previous year based on single and album releases, charts, awards and tours/supports; and the Advisory Committee's assessment that the recipient has, in the past year, released songs of outstanding quality. All nominees/recipients must be a member of APRA. The final determination of this Award lies with the APRA Board of Directors.

5. Songwriter of the Year

Songwriter of the Year is assessed by an independent Advisory Committee, as appointed by the APRA Board, rewarding the songwriter or group of songwriters who have achieved the most impressive body of work in the previous year as reflected by single and album releases, charts, awards and tours/supports; and the Advisory Committee's assessment that the recipient has, in the past year, released songs of outstanding quality. A recipient may receive this award in consecutive years if their achievements are deemed worthy by the Committee. All recipients must be a member of APRA. The final determination of this Award lies with the APRA Board of Directors.

6. Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music

Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music is decided by APRA's Board of Directors for an individual or group considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the music industry over a number of years.

7. Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year

Nominees and subsequent winners for the Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year are determined by votes from APRA members (view terms & conditions here). All APRA members who are currently living in Australia or are Australian citizens living overseas are eligible to vote. Votes are received via the member portal.

a) An APRA writer member must have co-written a minimum share of 20% in the work.

b) The work must have been released in the relevant 12-month period. For example, for Awards held in 2024, the eligible release date period will be 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.

8. Licensee of the Year Award

The Licensee of the Year Award as assessed by the APRA Board of Directors, is designed to reward licensee groups for good music citizenship. The recommended recipient will be selected against the criteria of consistent compliance and demonstrated support of music such as the presentation of local content or innovative use of music.

INFORMATION, ADVICE AND DISPUTES

For assistance with information, advice or the resolution of disputes, members in the first instance should direct queries to the Director of Member Services, who may respond directly or refer the matter to the APRA Board of Directors.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Information on how to enter and prizes forms part of these conditions of entry. Entry into the 2024 Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year Promotion is deemed to be an acceptance of these conditions of entry.
   
   
2. Promotion commences Thursday 16 November 2023 and entries close at midday AEDT on Thursday 25 January 2024.
   
   
3. You need to be an APRA AMCOS member currently living in Australia to vote. Or you can be an APRA AMCOS member living overseas with Australian citizenship.
   
   
4. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter, or agencies, suppliers or companies associated with this Promotion, who are not eligible APRA AMCOS members, are ineligible to enter.
   
   
5. For a chance to win, eligible APRA AMCOS members must vote for the Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year by logging onto the secure Members’ section of the APRA AMCOS website at www.apraamcos.com.au - you will be prompted to vote once logged in.
   
   
6. Limit of one entry per eligible APRA AMCOS member.
   
   
7. All valid entries received during the Promotion period will be placed in the draws to be conducted at 16 Mountain Street, Ultimo NSW. The first valid entry drawn on Thursday 30 November 2023 will win $1,000 AUD. The second valid entry drawn on Thursday 11 January 2024 will win $1,000 AUD. The third valid entry drawn on Thursday 25 January 2024 will win $3,000 AUD. Total prize value is $5,000.
   
   
8. Actual delivery date and method of prize is to be advised and may not be presented to the winner at time of announcement. Prize will be awarded to winners within 30 days of draw.
   
   
9. The winners will be notified by phone or email on Friday 1 December 2023 (prize 1), Friday 12 January 2024 (prize 2), and Thursday 25 January 2024 (prize 3).
   
   
10. The Promoter may, subject to the Lottery and Gaming Regulations 2008 (SA), conduct such further draws as are necessary to dispose of an unclaimed prize at the same time and place as the original draw.
    
    
11. The prizes cannot be transferred or exchanged and the Promoter retains the right to substitute the prize with a prize of equal or greater value. The winner is responsible for any tax liability arising as a result of accepting the prize.
    
    
12. The Promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. The Promoter and its associated agencies or companies accept no responsibility for lost, late, stolen, damaged or misdirected entries. The Promoter reserves the right to authenticate entries and to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process.
    
    
13. If the Promotion is not capable of proceeding as planned, the Promoter reserves the right to modify the terms of the Promotion, including the prize and these conditions of entry subject to state legislation.
    
    
14. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter will not be liable for any damage, loss, cost or expense (including indirect or consequential) which is suffered by entrants or for any personal injury suffered as a result of the winner receiving or using the prize.
    
    
15. Prize claims and entries become the property of the Promoter. Use of entrants’ personal information is governed by the APRA AMCOS privacy policy. The Promoter may disclose entrants’ personal information to third parties that assist the Promoter with its promotional activities. Entrants may, upon request to the Promoter, access and correct personal information held by the Promoter.
    
    
16. The Promoter is Australasian Performing Right Association Limited ABN 42 000 016 099, 16 Mountain Street, Ultimo NSW 2007. Tel: 02 9935 7900.

The APRA Music Awards and International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC) strive to provide fair and inclusive access to their events, and APRA AMCOS is excited to host the 2024 APRA Music Awards in the Grand Ballroom, located on Level 5 of the International Convention Centre. Step-free, fully accessible pathways are available to the Grand Ballroom from Iron Wharf Place and Woodward Fountain, via automatic sliding doors.

Within ICC, elevators and escalators to all levels can be found on the ground floor to the left of the Convention Café. Elevators are conveniently located for easy access and are designed to provide a smooth and efficient experience for all visitors, regardless of their mobility needs.

PARKING

ICC offers two convenient car park facilities - Car Park 1 (P1) and Car Park 2 (P2), which are both accessible via Darling Drive. Car Park 1 (P1) is located within the Exhibition Centre and provides seamless access to the Convention Centre.

P1 contains:

• 8 accessible parking spaces located at the Convention Centre entrance
• 25 motorcycle parking spaces
• 50 bicycle racks
• 20 electric car charge spaces (Type 1 plug)
• Car park height is 2.2m

Additionally, there are a number of secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour including Harbourside Car Park. For a full list of car parking facilities, please visit the Darling Harbour website.

Iron Wharf Place, located between the Convention Centre, and Sofitel Darling Harbour is the best drop-off and pick-up zone for the APRA Music Awards as it provides easy access to the Convention Centre.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

ICC Sydney has accessible toilets, ramps, and spacious lifts available throughout the venue. They also have lowered or angled counters at key retail and customer service points.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Assisted Hearing
The 2024 APRA Music Awards will be Auslan interpreted. If you require Auslan interpretation for the ceremony, please note this on your RSVP within the accessibility requirements to ensure you are seated in the best sight line of the interpreter.

Induction loop hearing augmentation systems will be available in the Grand Ballroom and Grand Ballroom Foyer.

Accessible Toilets RH & LH
ICC Sydney provides wheelchair and ambulant accessible restrooms throughout the venue, including left and right-hand railing ambulant bathrooms. If you need directions to these facilities, please ask one of the ICC or APRA team members.

Sensory Friendly Space
A sensory friendly space will be available in the Grand Ballroom foyer. This area will offer attendees some quiet and calm on event day no matter the size or volume of the crowd and is available for those who have sensory sensitivities, processing differences, or other hidden disabilities (e.g. autism, acquired brain injury, mental illness, PTSD, dementia).
The sensory friendly space is not a social space and is an alcohol-free zone.
Please ask the APRA staff on arrival for the location of the Sensory Friendly Space.

Service Animals/Guide Dogs
Service animals with their identification badge or medallion are welcome inside the venue. To take them outside for relief, please inform our customer service team who can direct you to the nearest outdoor area. Suitable outdoor areas include grassed areas, except children's playgrounds, such as Tumbalong Park and the ICC Sydney Forecourt.

Vision Impairment
Braille is provided on room door signage and fixed directional signage throughout the venue, including exits, bathroom entries and cubicles, hearing augmentation signs, parenting rooms, fire escapes, all buttons on lifts.
There is low lighting in the venue throughout the ceremony. All walkways are clearly marked, however if you have low vision and need assistance, please let a member of staff from APRA or ICC know, we will be more than happy to help.

CONTACT US

Should you have any questions or considerations not mentioned in the above, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 1800 642 634.
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