Professional Development Awards 2009
The APRA Professional Development Awards are conducted every two years by APRA in conjunction with music organisations and institutions involved in the representation or education of Australian music writers, offering cash and recognition to music writers in the early stages of their careers.
About
Held every two years, the APRA Professional Development Awards aim to create serious opportunities for emerging songwriters and composers in the following categories:
- Popular Contemporary (three awards are given in this category including Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip Hop and R&B);
- Country
- Jazz
- Classical
- Film & Television
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Winners
Professional Development Award Winners
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Popular Contemporary | Wally De Backer (Gotye) |
Laura Englert | |
Abbe May | |
Country | Katrina Burgoyne |
Jazz | Sean Foran |
Classical | Melody Eotvos |
Film & Television | Daniel Baker |
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | David Leha |
Jessica Michalik Contemporary Music Endowment | Paris |