APRA Music Awards of 2023
The APRA Music Awards of 2023 are the upcoming 41st 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. The APRA Music Awards are provided by APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) and celebrate excellence in contemporary music, honouring songwriters and publishers that have achieved artistic excellence and outstanding success in their fields.[1][2] In January, 20 songs shortlisted for Song of the Year were announced.[3] On 30 March 2023, the final nominations were provided.[4] Winners of the 2023 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music were Colin Hay and Colleen Ironside.[5] APRA Music Awards were presented on 27 April 2023 at International Convention Centre Sydney.[1][6][7]
| APRA Music Awards of 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 April 2023 |
| Location | International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia |
| Website | apraamcos |
APRA Music Awards
APRA Song of the Year
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "I Feel Electric" by Daniel Johns featuring Moxie Raia | Daniel Johns, Laura Raia p.k.a. Moxie Raia, Maxwell Bidstrup, Mark Landon | BMG, Concord Music Publishing | Nominated | [1] |
| "Lupa" by King Stingray | Yirrŋa Gotjiringu Yunupingu | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Lydia Wears a Cross" by Julia Jacklin | Julia Jacklin | Mushroom Music | Nominated | |
| "One Song" by Archie Roach | Archie Roach | Mushroom Music | Nominated | |
| "Say Nothing" by Flume featuring May-a | Harley Streten p.k.a. Flume, Sarah Aarons | Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Future Classic, Sony Music Publishing | Won | |
Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year
| Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18Yoman p.k.a. Vincent Goodyer | Universal/M.C.A. Music Publising | Nominated | [1] |
| Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, Peppa Lane (Spacey Jane) | Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Dew Process | Nominated | |
| Budjerah p.k.a. Budjerah Julum Slabb | Mushroom Music | Nominated | |
| Sampa the Great p.k.a. Sampa Tembo | Kobalt Music Publishing | Won | |
| Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu, Roy Kellaway (King Stingray) | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
Most Performed Australian Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Clarity" by Vance Joy | Vance Joy p.k.a. James Keogh, Joel Little | Mushroom Music o.b.o. Unified, Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | [1] |
| "Growing Up Is _____" by Ruel | Ruel p.k.a. Ruel Van Dijk, M-Phazes p.k.a. Mark Landon, Julian Bunetta | Universal Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing*, Mushroom Music o.b.o. Hipgnosis | Nominated | |
| "Hurtless" by Dean Lewis | Dean Lewis, Jon Hume | Universal Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "On My Knees" by Rüfüs Du Sol | Jonathon George, James Hunt, Tyrone Lindqvist, Jason Evigan | Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Stay" by the Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber | The Kid Laroi p.k.a. Charlton Howard, Justin Bieber, Magnus Høiberg, Charlie Puth, Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin, Michael Mule, Isaac De Boni | Sony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing | Won | |
Most Performed Australian Work Overseas
| Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toni Watson (p.k.a. Tones and I) for "Dance Monkey" | Kobalt Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music Publishing | Won | [1] |
Most Performed Alternative Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Apple Crumble" by Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba | Louis Leimbach, Oli Leimbach, Dave Hammer, Idris Elba | Universal Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing | Nominated | [1] |
| "Hurtless" by Dean Lewis | Dean Lewis, Jon Hume | Universal Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing | Won | |
| "The Man Himself" by Gang of Youths | Dominik Borzestowski, Maxwell Dunn, Thomas Hobden, Jung Kim, David Le’aupepe | Universal Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Superstar" by Sycco | Sasha McLeod (p.k.a. Sycco) | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Touch Back Down" by Ocean Alley | Nicholas Blom, Baden Donegal, Lachlan Galbraith, Mitchell Galbraith, Angus Goodwin, Tom O’Brien | Warner Chappell Music | Nominated | |
Most Performed Blues & Roots Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "I Believe" by Ziggy Alberts | Ziggy Alberts | Kobalt Music Publishing | Nominated | [1] |
| "I Want You to Know" by Ash Grunwald | Ash Grunwald, Fergus James | Mushroom Music | Nominated | |
| "Livin' Like Kings" by the Black Sorrows | Joe Camilleri, Nicholas Smith | Mushroom Music, Jesharo Music | Nominated | |
| "My Heart Is in the Wrong Place" by Vika and Linda | Ben Salter | Universal Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "We Deserve to Dream" by Xavier Rudd | Xavier Rudd | Sony Music Publishing | Won | |
Most Performed Country Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Get It Girl" by Taylor Moss | Taylor Moss, Michael Delorenzis, Michael Paynter, Alys Edwards | Mushroom Music | Nominated | [1] |
| "God Took His Time on You" by Casey Barnes | Casey Barnes, Kaci Brown, Samuel Gray | Mushroom Music, Kobalt Music Publishing | Won | |
| "Good Beer" by Seaforth | Jordan Dozzi, Thomas Jordan, Mitchell Thompson, Rocky Block | Warner Chappell Music | Nominated | |
| "Love Is Real" by Morgan Evans | Morgan Evans, Parker Nohe, Jordan Reynolds | Warner Chappell Music | Nominated | |
| "Raised Like That" by James Johnston | James Johnston | — | Nominated | |
Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Heavy" by Flight Facilities featuring Your Smith | Hugo Gruzman, James Lyell, Jono Ma, Caroline Smith p.k.a. Your Smith | Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Future Classic, Concord Music Publishing | Nominated | [1] |
| "Honest" by Peking Duk featuring Slayyyter | Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles-Richards, Kristy Lee Peters, Catherine Garner p.k.a. Slayyyter | BMG | Nominated | |
| "On My Knees" by Rüfüs Du Sol | Jonathon George, James Hunt, Tyrone Lindqvist, Jason Evigan | Kobal Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing | Won | |
| "Running Away" by Rumor | Mitchell Curley, Len Pearce | — | Nominated | |
| "Say Nothing" by Flume featuring May-a | Harley Streten p.k.a. Flume, Sarah Aarons | Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Future Classic, Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Let's Trot!" by Brothers and Joel Fletcher | Issam Ahmad, Bassam Ahmad, Joel Fletcher Allan p.k.a. Joel Fletcher | 120 Publishing | Won | [1] |
| "Not Sober" by the Kid LAROI featuring Polo G & Stunna Gambino | Charlton Howard p.k.a. The Kid LAROI, Khaled Rohaim, Isaias p.k.a. Garcia Stunna Gambino, Taurus Bartlett p.k.a. Polo G, Subhaan Rahman | Sony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Warner Chappell | Nominated | |
| "Show Business" by Hilltop Hoods featuring Eamon | Barry Francis (p.k.a. DJ Debris), Matthew Lambert (p.k.a. Suffa), Daniel Smith (p.k.a. MC Pressure), Andrew Burford | Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Wicked" by Say True God? | Nixon Jackson | — | Nominated | |
| "Wish You Well" by Baker Boy featuring Bernard Fanning | Danzal Baker p.k.a. Baker Boy, Bernard Fanning, Pip Norman | Universal Music Publishing, Mushroom Music | Nominated | |
Most Performed Pop Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Clarity" by Vance Joy | Vance Joy p.k.a. James Keogh, Joel Little | Mushroom Music o.b.o. Unified, Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | [1] |
| "Complete Mess" by 5 Seconds of Summer | Michael Clifford, Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Glow by Jessica Mauboy | Jessica Mauboy, Jessica Higgs (p.k.a. George Maple), Cosmo Liney, Patrick Liney | Universal Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Growing Up Is _____" by Ruel | Ruel p.k.a. Ruel Van Dijk, M-Phazes p.k.a. Mark Landon, Julian Bunetta | Universal Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing*, Mushroom Music o.b.o. Hipgnosis | Nominated | |
| "Stay" by the Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber | The Kid Laroi p.k.a. Charlton Howard, Justin Bieber, Magnus Høiberg, Charlie Puth, Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin, Michael Mule, Isaac De Boni | Sony Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing | Won | |
Most Performed R&B / Soul Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bang My Line" by Cosmo's Midnight featuring Tkay Maidza | Cosmo Liney, Patrick Liney, Tkay Maidza, Brett Ramson | Kobalt Music Publishing, BMG | Nominated | [1] |
| "Safety" by Becca Hatch | Becca Hatch, Hau Latukefu, Jamie Muscat, Willie Tafa, Solo Tohi | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Send My Love" by Jordan Rakei | Jordan Rakei, Imraan Paleker, Jonathan Harvey, Christopher Hyson, James Macrae | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Still Dream" by Miiesha | Miiesha Young, Lucy Blomkamp, Stephen Collins | Sony Music Publishing | Won | |
| "Tuesday" by Kye featuring Jerome Farah | Kylie Chirunga, Jerome Farah, Jacob Farah, Vincent Goodyer | Mushroom Music | Nominated | |
Most Performed Rock Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Around in Circles" by Jimmy Barnes | Jimmy Barne, Jane Barnes, Mark Lizotte | Sony Music Publishing, Mushroom Music | Nominated | [1] |
| "Lunchtime" by Spacey Jane | Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, Peppa Lane | Kobalt Music Publishing o.b.o. Dew Process | Nominated | |
| "Milkumana" by King Stingray | Roy Kellaway, Jerome Gotjirringu Yunupiŋu | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Rising Seas" by Midnight Oil | Jim Moginie | Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Struck by Lightning" by the Chats | Matthew Boggis, Joshua Hardy, Eamon Sandwidth | Universal Music Publishing | Won | |
Most Performed International Work
| Title and/or artist | Writer(s) | Publisher(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "ABCDEFU" by Gayle | Taylor Rutherfurd p.k.a. Gayle, Sara Davis, David Pittenger | Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Peermusic, Downtown Music | Nominated | [1] |
| "As It Was" by Harry Styles | Harry Styles, Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson | Universal Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing | Won | |
| "Easy on Me" by Adele | Adele Adkins p.k.a. Adele, Greg Kurstin | Universal Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran | Ed Sheeran, Kal Lavelle, Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid | Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing | Nominated | |
| "That's What I Want" by Lil Nas X | Lil Nas X, Keegan Bach, Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin, Ryan Tedder | Sony Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing, Universal/MCA Music Publishing, Downtown Music | Nominated | |
References
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- "2022 APRA Music Awards". APRA Awards. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- "These 20 songs are up for 2023 APRA Song Of The Year". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- "Nominees revealed for the 2023 APRA Music Awards". APRA Awards. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- Varvaris, Mary (13 April 2023). "Colin Hay Wins the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Aus Music at APRA Music Awards". theMusic.com.au. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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