APRA Music Awards of 2024

The APRA Music Awards of 2024 were the 42nd annual series, known as the APRA Awards. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the year: the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards and Screen Music Awards.

APRA Music Awards of 2024
Date1 May 2024 (2024-05-01)
LocationInternational Convention Centre Sydney, Australia
Hosted byTom Gleeson
Most awardsDean Lewis (2)
Most nominationsBudjerah (5)
Websiteapraamcos.com.au/awards/
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The APRA Music Awards took place on 1 May 2024.[1][2] The 25 songs shortlisted for Song of the Year were announced on 22 February 2024.[3] Nominations were announced on 4 April 2024.[4]

APRA Music Awards

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Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music

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APRA Song of the Year

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"If Not Now" by Paul Kelly Paul Kelly, David McComb Sony Music Publishing / Mushroom Music Nominated [4][2]
"Letting Go" by Angie McMahon Angie McMahon Kobalt Music Publishing Nominated
"Rush" by Troye Sivan Troye Sivan, Kaelyn Behr p.k.a. Styalz Fuego, Alex Chapman, Kevin Hickey, Brett McLaughlin, Adam Novodor Universal/MCA Music Publishing / Universal Music Publishing /Kobalt Music Publishing / Sony Music Publishing Won
"Therapy" by Budjerah Sarah Aarons, Ajay Bhattacharyya Sony Music Publishing Nominated
"The Worst Person Alive" by G Flip Georgia Flipo, Aidan Hogg, Charles Brand, Michelle Buzz Kobalt Music Publishing / Downtown Music / Warner Chappell Music Nominated

Songwriter of the Year

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Writer(s) Result Ref.
The Teskey Brothers (Josh Teskey, Sam Teskey) Won [2]

Emerging Songwriter of the Year

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Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
Beckah Amani Nominated [4][2]
Grentperez Mushroom Music Won
May-a Sony Music Publishing Nominated
Otis Pavlovic & Royel Maddell (Royel Otis) Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Ourness Songs Nominated
Scarlett McKahey, Anna Ryan, Jaida Stephenson and Neve van Boxsel (Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers) Warner Chappell Music Nominated

Most Performed Australian Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"How Do I Say Goodbye" by Dean Lewis Dean Lewis, Jon Hume Kobalt Music Publishing / Concord ANZ Won [4][2]
"Only Wanna Be With You" by Amy Shark Amy Billings p.k.a. Amy Shark, Grant Averill, Joseph Spargur Mushroom Music Nominated
"Love Again" by The Kid LAROI Charlton Howard p.k.a. The Kid Laroi, Omer Fedi, Billy Walsh, Henry Walter Sony Music Publishing / Universal/MCA Music Publishing Nominated
"Ready for the Sky" by Budjerah Budjerah, Ainslie Wills Mushroom Music / Sony Music Publishing Nominated
"Therapy" by Budjerah Sarah Aarons, Ajay Bhattacharyya Sony Music Publishing Nominated

Most Performed Australian Work Overseas

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Title Writer(s) Result Ref.
"Unstoppable" by Sia Sia Furler, Christopher Braide Won [2]

Most Performed Alternative Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Colin" by Lime Cordiale Louis Leimbach, Oli Leimbach Universal Music Publishing o.b.o. Chugg Music Nominated [4][2]
"Daylight" by Birds of Tokyo Ian Berney, Ian Kenny, Glenn Sarangapan, Adam Spark, Adam Weston Mushroom Music Won
"Everybody's Saying Thursday's the Weekend" by DMA's Matthew Mason, Thomas O'Dell, John Took, Liam Hoskins Universal Music Publishing / Warner Chappell Music Nominated
"Miami Baby" by Dope Lemon Angus Stone p.k.a. Dope Lemon, Elliott Hammond Sony Music Publishing / BMG Nominated
"Sweat You Out My System" by May-a Maya Cumming p.k.a. May-a, Robby De Sá Sony Music Publishing Nominated

Most Performed Blues & Roots Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Been So Good, Been So Far" by Tim Rogers & The Twin Set Tim Rogers Universal Music Publishing Nominated [4][2]
"Brand New Man" by Tex Perkins and the Fat Rubber Band Tex Perkins, Matthew Walker Universal Music Publishing / Sony Music Publishing Nominated
"Dancing in the Dark" by Ziggy Alberts Ziggy Alberts Kobalt Music Publishing Won
"Dollar Bill" by Blues Arcadia Alan Boyle, Christian Harvey Nominated
"The Howling Dogs" by Frank Sultana Frank Sultana Nominated

Most Performed Country Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Got it Good" by James Johnston Melanie Dyer, James Johnston, Michael Delorenzis, Michael Paynter Mushroom Music Nominated [2][4]
"Last Time Last" by Brad Cox Brad Cox, Phil Barton, John Pierce Mushroom Music, Sony Music Publishing, Mushroom Music, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Nominated
"Over for You" by Morgan Evans Morgan Evans, Madison Love, Tim Sommers, Geoffrey Warburton Warner Chappell Music Nominated
"Same Songs" by James Johnston and Kaylee Bell Kaylee Bell, James Johnston, Gavin Carfoot, Jared Porter, Nolan Wynne Nominated
"Summer Nights" by Casey Barnes Casey Barnes, Michael Delorenzis, Michael Paynter Won

Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Burn Dem Bridges" by Skin on Skin Emmanuel John, Mozis Aduu, Jordan Bedeau, Micah Bedeau, Konnan Maier-Kouame Sony Music Publishing Nominated [4][2]
"Miracle Maker" by Dom Dolla featuring Clementine Douglas Dominic Matheson p.k.a. Dom Dolla, Clementine Douglas, Mark Anthony Hilaire, Caitlin Stubbs Sony Music Publishing / CAS Music / Mushroom Music / Sentric Music Publishing Nominated
"Never Let You Go" by Jason Derulo and Shouse Sean Congues, Jack Madin and Edward Service p.k.a. Shouse, Jason Desrouleaux p.k.a. Jason Derulo Sentric Music Publishing / ONELOVE Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Won
"Spend It" by Peking Duk featuring Circa Waves Jackson Brazier, Adam Hyde, Samuel Littlemore, Reuben Styles-Richards, Gustav Gaellhagen, Johan Gustafsson, Kieran Shudall Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Dew Process / BMG / Universal Music Publishing / Sentric Music Publishing Nominated
"You Know What I Need" by PNAU and Troye Sivan Nick Littlemore, Samuel Littlemore, Peter Mayes p.k.a. PNAU and Troye Sivan Universal Music Publishing / Universal/MCA Music Publishing /Sentric Music Publishing / Sony Music Publishing Nominated

Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"60cm of Steel" by Alpha Wolf & Holding Absence John Arnold, Mitchell Fogarty, Lochlan Keogh, Sabian Lynch, Scott Simpson Cooking Vinyl Publishing Nominated [4][2]
"Darker Still" by Parkway Drive Benjamin Gordon, Luke Kilpatrick, Jeffrey Ling, Winston McCall, George Hadjichristou Kobalt Music Publishing Won
"Dragon" by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Michael Cavanagh, Nicholas Craig, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker Kobalt Music Publishing Nominated
"Inhumane" by Polaris Daniel Furnari, Jamie Hails, Rick Schneider, Ryan Siew, Jacob Steinhauser, Shawn Mayer Kobalt Music Publishing Nominated
"It's Hell Down Here" by The Amity Affliction Joel Birch, Daniel Brown, Ahren Stringer, Joseph Longobardi Concord ANZ / Kobalt Music Publishing Nominated

Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"And We" by Hooligan Hefs Cooper Bedford, Simeona Malagamaalii p.k.a. Hooligan He's, Nepomsein Irakunda, Liridona Rusiti Mushroom Music Nominated [4][2]
"Bona" by Sampa the Great Sampa Tembo p.k.a. Sampa the Great, Magnus Mando, Samuel Masta, Sam Nyambe Kobalt Music Publishing Nominated
"Comma's" by Onefour featuring Cg Spencer Magalogo, Jerome Misa, Salec Su'a, Bailey Pickles, Chandler Hammond, Hugo Hui, Caleb Tiedemann Sony Music Publishing Won
"Laced Up" by Hilltop Hoods Barry Francis, Matthew Lambert, Daniel Smith, Andrew Burford, Marlon Gerbes, Chris Mac, Matiu Walters Sony Music Publishing / Kobalt Music Publishing Nominated
"Ring-a-Ling" by Tkay Maidza Tkay Maidza, Pa Salieu Gaye, Cassio Lopes, Kendrick Nicholls, Sherwyn Nicholls, Michael Oatman Kobalt Music Publishing / Mushroom Music Nominated

Most Performed Pop Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"How Do I Say Goodbye" by Dean Lewis Dean Lewis, Jon Hume Kobalt Music Publishing / Concord ANZ Won [4][2]
"Only Wanna Be With You" by Amy Shark Amy Billings p.k.a. Amy Shark, Grant Averill, Joseph Spargur Mushroom Music Nominated
"Love Again" by The Kid LAROI Charlton Howard p.k.a. The Kid Laroi, Omer Fedi, Billy Walsh, Henry Walter Sony Music Publishing / Universal/MCA Music Publishing Nominated
"Ready for the Sky" by Budjerah Budjerah, Ainslie Wills Mushroom Music / Sony Music Publishing Nominated
"Therapy" by Budjerah Sarah Aarons, Ajay Bhattacharyya Sony Music Publishing Nominated

Most Performed R&B / Soul Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Change Has to Come" by Mo'Ju Mojo Ruiz de Luzuriaga p.k.a. Mo'Ju, Lewis Coleman Henry Jenkins Universal Music Publishing / Mushroom Music o.b.o. Ivy League Music Nominated [4][2]
"Cinderella" by JKING Jordan Samatua Won
"Falling" by Dean Brady Dean Brady, Jacob Farah, Jerome Farah, Kara-Lee James, Tim Omaji, Rahel Phillips Mushroom Music Nominated
"Goodbye" by Forest Claudette Kobe Hamilton-Reeves p.k.a. Forest Claudette, Alexander Laska Concord ANZ Nominated
"Oceans of Emotions" by The Teskey Brothers Josh Teskey, Sam Teskey Mushroom Music o.b.o. Ivy League Music Nominated

Most Performed Rock Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Good Time" by Polish Club David Novak and John-Henry Pajak p.k.a. Polish Club, Robby De Sá Sony Music Publishing Won [4][2]
"I Want You" by The Buoys Zoe Catterall, Courtney Cunningham, Hilary Geddes, Tessa Wilkin p.k.a. The Buoys Nominated
"Lookin' Out" by King Stingray Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga, Yimila Gurruwiwi, Roy Kellaway, Campbell Messer, Lewis Stiles, Yirrŋa Gotjiringu Yunupingu Sony Music Publishing Nominated
"Nullarbor Plain" by Ian Moss Ian Moss, Troy Cassar-Daley Mushroom Music Nominated
"Sorry Instead" by Spacey Jane Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, Peppa Lane p.k.a. Spacey Jane Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Dew Process Nominated

Most Performed International Work

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Title and/or artist Writer(s) Publisher(s) Result Ref.
"Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff Universal/MCA Music Publishing / Sony Music Publishing Won [4][2]
"Celestial" by Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran, Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid Sony Music Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Nominated
"Flowers" by Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus, Gregory Hein, Michael Pollack Sony Music Publishing / Concord ANZ / Warner Chappell Music Nominated
"I'm Good (Blue)" by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Massimo Gabutti, Maurizio Lobina, Philip Plested, Camille Purcelle, Gianfranco Randone Origin Music Publishing & Peermusic / BMG / Sony Music Publishing Nominated
"Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Omer Fedi, James Napier, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Blake Slatkin, Henry Walter Warner Chappell Music / Kobalt Music Publishing / Universal/MCA Music Publishing Nominated

Art Music Awards

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Expected to be announced in July 2024.

Screen Music Awards

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Expected to be announced in September 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards". APRA Awards (Australia). February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners". The Music. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. ^ "G Flip, Genesis Owusu, RVG & More Shortlisted For 2024 APRA Song Of The Year". The Music. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Bart Willoughby Receives Ted Albert Award For Outstanding Services To Australian Music". The Music. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.