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APRA Maioha Award Deadline Extended
Monday, 13 June 2016, 11:59 am | APRA
The APRA Maioha Award recognises the art of contemporary Māori songwriting and honours composers who are telling their stories in the language of Te Ao Māori. More >>
Jazz Awards Announced
Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 10:27 am | APRA
Phil Broadhurst Quintet, the band of the first jazz musician to be awarded the MNZM for services to jazz, has won the Tui for this year’s Best Jazz Album for Panacea. More >>
The 2013 Apra Silver Scroll Finalists Are...
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:05 pm | APRA
“Hundreds of entries representing thousands of songwriting hours have been whittled down to the top five songs in line for the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Award. We are proud to be able to pay homage to this exceptional collection of exquisitely crafted ... More >>
Winners Announced for 2013 Children's Music Awards
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 12:39 pm | APRA
Kids heading back to school today may well have a skip in their step after getting a good dose of music over the holidays. The winners of the 2013 Children's Music Awards were announced in Christchurch on Saturday, at the grand final of the Singapore ... More >>
APRA Silver Scroll Award – Top 20 Announced
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 3:06 pm | APRA
The Top 20 songs were selected by an anonymous panel of judges (all significant APRA writer member themselves), and it’s now over to the wider APRA membership to decide their champion for 2013. More >>
Shining Lights of Children's Music
Friday, 28 June 2013, 11:43 am | APRA
Music made for children weaves magic, engages the imagination and wraps life's lessons in quirky rhyme. The Children's Music Awards celebrate the people behind the music - music that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face and to get your kids dancing. More >>
Recipients of the 2013 Professional Development Awards
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 5:01 pm | APRA
The APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are presented biennially to the shining lights of the New Zealand songwriting industry. Grants are awarded in three compositional categories –Pop/Contemporary, Film & Television and Classical, with each recipient ... More >>
APRA Children's Song of the Year
Monday, 18 June 2012, 9:56 am | APRA
The magical world of music for children is thriving in New Zealand, and APRA are excited to announce the finalists for the APRA Children's Song of the Year and What Now Children's Music Video of the Year. More >>
Fourmyula Into The New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame
Monday, 6 September 2010, 11:38 am | APRA
APRA To Induct Pioneering New Zealand Pop Band The Fourmyula Into The New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame celebrates and pays tribute to the legendary music figures that have shaped, influenced and advanced popular ... More >>
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2010
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 9:46 am | APRA
APRA (the Australasian Performing Right Association) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2010 APRA Silver Scroll Award; New Zealand’s most prestigious award recognising outstanding creative excellence in songwriting and composition. More >>
APRA Children’s Song Of The Year For 2010
Saturday, 17 July 2010, 1:43 pm | APRA
Claudia Gunn of has won her second APRA Children’s Song of the Year award with ‘Home Sweet Home’. The award presented tonight (Friday 16 July) in Christchurch, will go on the wall next to her 2008 APRA Children’s Song of the Year award for ... More >>
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2009: The Winners
Friday, 18 September 2009, 9:10 am | APRA
Tonight, the music industry’s most prestigious songwriting prize was presented for the very first time in the Garden City of Christchurch. More >>
New inductees into NZ's Music Hall of Fame
Monday, 14 September 2009, 2:55 pm | APRA
The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame honours and celebrates those who have made a significant contribution to New Zealand through music. Their individual journeys are a direct reflection of the changing face of our culture; who we were, who we are, and what ... More >>
A fresh air blows into Wellington: David Rovics
Thursday, 16 July 2009, 2:38 pm | APRA
Riot-folk musician David Rovics is headed to Wellington on 15 August for two very different rousing, rebellious, and downright rocking shows. Saturday 15 August will see an all ages concert featuring a selection of provocative and satirical songs ... More >>
APRA Children’s Music Awards – the finalists
Friday, 3 July 2009, 10:14 am | APRA
In 2008 APRA launched two awards with the intention of recognising New Zealand children’s music for what it is: a rich variety of fantastic fun for kids and parents alike. More >>
APRA Silver Scroll Awards To Be Held In Chch
Tuesday, 14 April 2009, 5:22 pm | APRA
The Australasian Performing Right Association are more than pleased to announce – for the first time in the awards history – the APRA Silver Scroll Awards are to be held in Christchurch. “The APRA Silver Scroll Awards are an extraordinary celebration ... More >>
Attack on Copyright Laws Refuted
Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 5:12 pm | APRA
Recent attacks on New Zealand's new copyright laws are mischievous and ill-advised. More >>
Winners at inaugural Childrens Music Awards.
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 1:25 pm | APRA
The Funky Monkeys, Claudia Gunn and Craig Smith are winners at inaugural Childrens Music Awards. More >>
Silver Scroll Award
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 9:23 am | APRA
The APRA Silver Scroll Award has been presented since 1965 and as an event, is a highly anticipated evening on the nations music industry calendar. More >>
Children’s music award finalists announced
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 4:49 pm | APRA
The status and recognition of children's music in New Zealand is about to be raised with the announcement of the finalists for inaugural awards: the APRA Children’s Song of the Year and the What Now Children’s Video of the Year. More >>