APRA AMCOS

“High Score is the kind of event I wish I could have attended when I was just starting out.”

Qantas start quietly removing music from in-flight entertainment in July, saying that less than 10% of passengers were tuning in. But APRA AMCOS Dean Ormston has hit back, saying they're "not seeing the opportunity to celebrate Australian songwriters and composers through better, researched curation."

The $15,000 prize package also includes the tour, a dedicated tour publicist and mentoring sessions with industry experts.

As far as the entertainment industry is concerned, the win is not just confined to Europe. APRA AMCOS’ chief executive Dean Ormston explains why.

ARIA say we're on track to have the best growth outcome in 20 years, while APRA AMCOS is going to report group earnings of just over $420 million - 8.7% up from last year.

APRA’s Dean Ormston updates on financials, Tony Burke makes rallying call for copyright protection at special Bigsound breakfast

"APRA AMCOS is committed to supporting all of our 100,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members in impactful ways throughout their career."

"Her musical impact has been long-lasting and her work using music as a powerful vehicle for good is just inspirational."

The five finalists shortlisted this year for New Zealand’s premiere songwriting award have been revealed.

SongHubs outcomes over its five years have been 143 commercial releases globally, over $1.4 million in songwriting royalties, and have led to opportunities at home and overseas.