APRA AMCOS NZ

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - SKILAA are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Jenny Greenteeth', written by Chelsea Prastiti, Michael Howell, Tom Dennison, and Adam Tobeck.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Jenny Greenteeth', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

2024 Best Jazz Composition Award entries Enter your composition for the 2024 APRA Best Jazz Composition Award. Previous winners include Louisa Williamson, Lauren Ellis, Lucien Johnson, and Jake…

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Seth Haapu is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Whai Ora', written by the artist and Hana Mereraiha.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Whai Ora', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - P.H.F is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Boy', written and peformed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Boy', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - MOHI is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Kārearea', written by the artist, Noema Te Hau III, and Rukuwai Allen.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Kārearea', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS -Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Mermaidens are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'I Like To Be Alone', written and performed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'I Like To Be Alone', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Luca George is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Suit of Blue', written by the artist, Harry Charles, and Rita Laing.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Suit of Blue', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Louis Baker and Wallace are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Been and Gone', written and performed by the artists.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Been and Gone', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Jordyn with a Why is nominated for the Maioha Award | Tohu Maioha for their waiata, 'He Rei Niho', written by Jordyn Rapana, Ruth Smith, Dan Martin, and Kawiti Waetford.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'He Rei Niho', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

Our pals at OneMusic New Zealand are hiring for a key role within their team. 🤝 Applications close Monday 29 July.

Sound like you? Find out more and apply via the link in comments.

📣 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 APRA BEST JAZZ COMPOSITION AWARD 📣

Composed a piece of music that was released or broadcast to public for the first time between 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024? You could be eligible for the 2024 APRA Best Jazz Composition Award.

Entries have now opened for the award that celebrates the incredible, diverse works of Aotearoa jazz creators. Previous winners include Lauren Ellis, Lucien Johnson, Jake Baxendale Music and Louisa Williamson Music.

The award will be presented at a private in-person event in Te Whanganui-a-Tara this October. As well as the year's title, the winner will also receive a $1000 cash prize. For full terms and conditions, head to the link in the comments before Friday 26 July, 5pm.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Jordan Rakei is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Learning', written by Jordan Rakei, Linden Jay Berelowitz and Mike Lesirge.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Learning', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Home Brew are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Run It Back', written and performed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Run It Back', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Haz & Miloux are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'March 12', written and performed by the artists.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'March 12', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Hawkins feat. Maria Te Aukaha Huata are nominated for the Maioha Award | Tohu Maioha for their waiata, 'Apakura's Call (Remember Me)', written by Victor Sulfa.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Apakura's Call (Remember Me)', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Georgia Lines is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'The Letter', written by Georgia Lines, Whakaio Taahi and Patrick Manning.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'The Letter', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Based in Te Whanganui a Tara, Dateline are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Choose Me', written by Katie Everingham and Jonathan Pearce.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Choose Me', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

This year Te Māngai Pāho celebrates its 30th birthday - also marking three decades of supporting wonderful media that platforms te reo Māori and Māori culture.

Dive into NZ On Screen's 30th Anniversary Collection - 🔗 in comments - feat. Waiata Anthems, Te Matatini Society Incorporated, and a choice selection of music videos including Aaria's turn-of-the-millennium scorcher 'Kei a Wai Re te Kupu'. 🔥

📣 Congratulations to all finalists in the 2024 Pacific Music Awards - NZ 📣

A.R.T | Aaradhna | Diggy Dupe | ELENA | Ema Barton music | FOLAU | Jaro Local | Jordyn with a Why | Josh Tatofi Music | Junior Soqeta Music | Kennyon Brown, Donell Lewis & DJ Noiz | Kings | lilbubblegum | Mr Cowboy | Olivia Foa'i | PAT | Sam V | SHANE WALKER | Shepherds Reign | Signature Choir | Stanley T | SWIDT | Teo Glacier | THA MOVEMENT | TONE6 | Unity Pacific

GET INVOLVED - tickets, playlists + voting for the Sunpix Post Ltd People's Choice Award - all via the Pacific Music Awards - NZ website.

Our pals at MusicHelps are stoked to announce applications for the 2025 MusicHelps Master of Music Therapy Award are now open.

The award exists to support the growth of music therapy practitioners in Aotearoa and is open to all wāhine-identifying students accepted into the Master of Music Therapy programme at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

The recipient will receive an $8,000 scholarship and, if they are in their second year of study, will include a pathway to a supported student placement with a Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre.

Thanks to the generous support of Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust and Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, MusicHelps is proud to present this award which not only recognizes a future music therapy practitioner but also reconfirms the power music has to help and heal. 🎵🖤

Applications are open until December 18. Find out more and apply via the link in our comments.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Based in Te Whanganui a Tara, DARTZ are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Paradise', written and performed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Paradise', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Based in Tauranga, Byllie-jean is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Running Amuck', written and performed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Running Amuck', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aro are nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Māhoe me Patatē', written and performed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Māhoe me Patatē', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Anna Coddington is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'Kātuarehe', written by Anna Coddington, Noema Te Hau III, Ruth Smith & Kawiti Waetford.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'Kātuarehe', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Hailing from Rotorua, alayna is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'A World Without You', written by Alayna Powley & Devin Abrams (Pacific Heights).

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'A World Without You', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

📣 NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT - Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aaradhna is nominated for the Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for their waiata, 'SHE', written and performed by the artist.

🎶 LISTEN - via our playlist link in comments.

🗳️ VOTE - APRA Aotearoa members can vote for their favourite songs, including 'SHE', until July 25 via the link in comments.

✨ THANKS - Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air and Maria Francesca Melis Illustration.

The top 20 contenders for this year's Silver Scroll Award Stan Walker, Aaradha and Anna Coddington are amongst those up for the main APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka.

📣 2024 Silver Scroll | Kaitito Kaiaka and Tohu Maioha Shortlist 📣

Congratulations to all shortlisted in the Scroll top 20 and Maioha top five: Aaradhna | alayna | Anna Coddington | Aro | Byllie Jean | DARTZ | Dateline | Georgia Lines | Hawkins | Haz & Miloux | Home Brew | Jordan Rakei | Jordyn with a Why | Louis Baker & Wallace | Luca George | Mermaidens | MOHI | P.H.F | Seth Haapu | SKILAA | Stan Walker | TAWAZ

Voting is now open to Aotearoa APRA members until July 25.

Special thanks to all judges, to Te Māngai Pāho, and to NZ On Air. See you in Wellington on Oct 8!