PDAs

The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed.

Now in its 15th year, the PDAs are a call out for songwriters and composers, with individual winners collecting $10,000 cash.

This year’s APRA Professional Development Award finalists include rising stars like BARKAA, Becca Hatch, and Charlie Collins

Songwriters and composers are invited to apply for the PDAs, with 13 individuals winners set to bag $10,000 cash.

Presented APRA AMCOS, the prize celebrates developing songwriters and composers, with each recipient winning a $10,000 cash sum.