Australian Music Prize

Judging for the 2026 Australian Music Prize is nearing the end of its first stage, with more than 500 Australian albums in contention.

The winner of the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, one of Australian music's most prestigious awards, has been revealed.

The shortlist for the 2025 Australian Music Prize (AMP) has been revealed, with nine albums scoring nominations.

Celebrated as the “Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu,” the 80-year-old Walmatjarri Elder, teacher, and human rights advocate is the 20th AMP winner.

The winner will be announced December 4th, 2024 at the SoundMerch AMP event to be held at APRA AMCOS offices in Sydney.

Albums by Middle Kids, Tkay Maidza, and Emma Donovan are among the contenders for the annual Australian Music Prize.

Only homegrown album released in the period from Jan. 1 to Oct. 27 2023 are eligible, with $30,000 set aside for the winner.

The Australian Music Prize (AMP) is returning to Sydney next year, with organisers today confirming another seven nominees.

Genesis Owusu takes home $30,000 as part of the win.

The shortlist of the Australian Music Prize also includes iconic names such as Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, King Gizzard, Emma Donovan, and more.