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Ready to turn your music into money?
If you’ve written or performed original music, you could be earning royalties, and our Resources page shows you how! 🙌
Don’t miss out on the royalties you’ve earned.
🔗 Head to the Resources page: www.apraamcos.com.au
Congratulations to Ninajirachi, who has just taken home the 2025 Sound Merch Australian Music Prize with her incredible album ‘I Love My Computer’
One of Australia’s most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians!
CISAC has released its Global Collections Report 2025, the definitive annual analysis of creator royalties across the global creative industries.
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We’re proud to launch the fourth round of 2026 APRA AMCOS Board Observership Program — a unique, 12-month opportunity to gain hands-on board experience, accredited governance training, and mentorship from experienced industry leaders.
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What a monumental win to kick off #AusMusicMonth ✨
APRA AMCOS welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of a local content obligation on streaming video on demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia.
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It’s a School Night, touched down in Melbourne!
Last week, School Night took place at The Evelyn Hotel. A massive thanks to our guest performer & host Kye alongside our other performers Josh Hannan and Tiana Khasi
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Applications are now open for the APRA 2026 Board Observership Program! 🙌
The Observership Program offers an opportunity to participate in a 12-month program to build experience and confidence in serving on a Board.
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A spectacular night at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall, celebrating excellence and innovation in screen composition!
Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC)
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APRA AMCOS welcomes the Australian Government ruling out a Text and Data Mining (TDM) exception, reaffirming its commitment to strong copyright protections in the age of AI.
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Jonathan Carter, APRA AMCOS, Chief Operating Officer, has been elected as chair of CISAC Legal & Policy Committee 👏
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In this Insights webinar, we're joined by Dan Pash from Accessible Arts who'll take us through some simple considerations and tools you can easily implement to make sure your music is accessible to everyone!
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APRA AMCOS members are invited to attend a free, special '101' session to learn more about what membership offers you!
📆 Wednesday, 29th October.
⏰ 5:30pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
📍 Online
Register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apra-amcos...
APRA AMCOS International revenue hits $98.8m, up 14.8% from FY23/24! 💥
APRA’s International Live Performance accounted for nearly 16% of revenue, a substantial growth from last year’s 6% share.
🔗 You can read more at apraaamcos.com.au/YearInReview
If you’re a music manager or self-managed artist ready to grow, connect, and expand your toolkit, this is your chance! 🌱
Applications for The Seed Fund are officially OPEN!
Apply now via www.theseedfund.org
Local content matters. So why are Aussies/Kiwis hearing and discovering less local music?
Read more about how we plan to turn up the volume on home grown talent via apraamcos.com.au/YearInReviewAussies/Kiwis hearing
📣 APRA AMCOS Year In Review!
📖 On behalf of APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston, and the entire team, we encourage you to explore the full report: www.apraamcos.com.au/year-in-review
Sound NSW has announced that their Contemporary Music Development Grants are back!
Whether you’re an artist looking to record and promote new music, or you’re a music industry organisation looking to grow, you could be eligible for funding across four programs!
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Managing Your Music Part 2 – The Release Checklist with Laura Imbruglia
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One of Australia’s most acclaimed screen composers, Christopher Gordon, will be honoured with the Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen Award at the 2025 Screen Music Awards!
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What an incredible day for our EQUALIZE workshop series! Last weekend, we ran workshops across Hobart, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and a big shoutout to all of our workshop facilitators! 💛
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New member to APRA AMCOS, and you’re not sure where to begin?
It can be overwhelming to start out, but we got you! Our Resources page is made just for you!
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Think of it as your beginner's guide to making the most of your membership. 💡
Yesterday, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston joined artists, policymakers, and industry leaders at the Sydney Opera House for the Art of Tax Reform Summit - a summit looking at ways to address the industry’s many hurdles through tax reform.
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Ready to take your music career to the next level? Join us online for the first instalment of our two-part series, where self-managed artist and industry all-rounder Laura Imbruglia shares her no-nonsense “business checklist” for independent musicians.
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The ARIA 2025 nominations have just dropped, and there's a fleet of exciting new and returning talent to celebrate!
A huge congratulations to all the incredible APRA AMCOS members who are nominated.
Winners will be announced at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 👑
Some snaps from EQUALIZE Stop One!
We had an awesome turnout at the Canberra event and want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing mentors Maya Zawa & Anna Davies and of course, everyone who came along 💥
Next workshops -
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APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC) are thrilled to unveil the 2025 nominees in 13 exciting categories for the Screen Music Awards! 👏
Join us in celebrating the incredible talent shaping the sound of film, TV, and screen.
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APRA AMCOS, representing over 124,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers across Australasia, calls for investment incentives over destructive copyright exceptions.
Read the full statement: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
Huge congratulations to Christopher Larkin, whose stunning score helped bring the chart-topping game ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ to life!
Within an hour, over 100k players were diving into the magical, bug-sized kingdom. That number hit 500k just 4 hours later, topping global sales charts!
YOU could be one of 13 recipients to take home a career-boosting $10,000 cash prize! 🤩
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Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow your skills as a songwriter or composer and take your career to the next level.
Whether you're just starting out or deep into your music career, the APRA AMCOS Resources page is your one-stop shop for answers, guidance, and support!
Learn how to register your works, get paid royalties, perform covers legally, and so much more!
🔗 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...
