Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta has presented the Melbourne-based ska, soul, and reggae band The Dili Allstars with one of the country's highest honours, the Order Of Timor Leste 👏

It's theft. A new investigation by @theatlantic.com has uncovered thousands of Australian and New Zealand songs included in four giant datasets circulating within the AI development community. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

🎉 HUGE congratulations to the 16 outstanding recipients selected for the 2026 23% Mentorship Program! 🎉 See the full list below! www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Join our Royalties 101 Insights session for a practical overview to how royalties are collected, matched to works, and paid to APRA AMCOS members. 📅 Wednesday 24 June ⏰ 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEST Register now: www.apraamcos.com.au/.../insights...

A heartfelt congratulations to these three APRA AMCOS members who have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List for their services to the arts. 🌟 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Final weeks to enter! ⏰ The 2026 Screen Music Awards are open and seeking the best in Australian screen composition across film, TV, games, documentaries and more. 🗓 Entries close 11:59pm AEST, Thursday 25 June. For more info and to apply visit: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

2026 Art Music Fund recipients just announced! In partnership with the Australian Music Centre and SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, 17 established composers (15 from AU and 2 from Aotearoa NZ) will each receive $7,500 to create new commissioned works.

It’s not every day that your music gets synced to the iconic Sydney Harbour Vivid light show! Big ups to 22-year-old Sydney composer Bailey Pickles, who wrote the music for Vivid 2026, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and surrounding skyscrapers perfectly synced to his composition.

APRA AMCOS CEO, Dean Ormston, today issued a statement in response to comments made by Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. See the full statement: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

As CISAC’s centenary General Assembly gets underway in Paris this week, we’re pleased to share the CISAC Annual Report 2026. View the report: www.cisac.org/Newsroom/new...

Reports this week suggest the Government may be willing to reopen copyright law as part of negotiations with AI companies. Read More 🔗: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

APRA AMCOS 101 – All the Fundamentals! Join our special APRA AMCOS 101 webinar and hear directly from the Education & Outreach Team about how to make the most of your membership. Perfect for new members or anyone wanting a refresher on the fundamentals of APRA AMCOS. Register now!

Huge congratulations to all the nominees at this year’s AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) Awards — and to everyone who continues to back and champion independent artists across Australia! You can check out the full list of nominees here: air.org.au/air-awards

Insights ✨ Want to better understand how royalties actually work? Join us for our Royalty 101 online Insights session, where we’ll break down how royalties are collected, processed, and paid to APRA AMCOS members. 📅 Wednesday 24 June 🕠 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEST

Eight brilliant music makers behind some of the world’s biggest tracks have officially joined APRA AMCOS’s coveted 1,000,000,000 List. Congratulations to Amy and George Sheppard, Connie Mitchell, Jay Bovino, Kota Banks, Sarah Aarons, Stuart Crichton and Taka Perry

We’re over the moon to congratulate Eliza Hull on officially receiving her OAM from the Governor of Victoria. Musician, writer and passionate disability advocate, Eliza has been recognised for her outstanding “service to people with disability, and to the arts” — an honour so deeply deserved.

What an incredible year for Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest! Delta Goodrem has been a ray of light and a huge success representing Australia She placed 4th performing her brand-new track Eclipse. The competition was won by Bulgaria in a nail-biting final!

📣 Has your music been featured in a screen production over the past year? APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC) are thrilled to invite submissions for the 2026 Screen Music Awards. For more info, click on the link below 👇 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

📣 Big news for emerging Australian songwriters Entries are now open for the 2026 Diana Torossian Emerging Songwriter Award, honouring the legacy of a powerhouse champion of local talent. Applications close 15 June. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

✨ AWMA 2026 Nominations Are Open! ✨ AWMA Awards invite you to step forward and nominate yourself or shine a light on someone else doing incredible work. See below for more info! womeninmusicawards.com.au/nominate/

It is with absolute joy, love and light that we congratulate the queen herself — APRA Chair Jenny Morris — on her induction into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame. From your APRA AMCOS family, a huge congratulations 💛✨ 📸 Michelle Grace Hunder / www.michellegracehunder.com

Have your say on the direction of the next National Cultural Policy. Take our short 2-3 minute survey! 🔗 Closing soon! (7 May 5PM AEST) www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Join APRA AMCOS and IGEA tomorrow evening for the Melbourne Games Mixer - a relaxed networking event for developers and music / audio profession Canapés and a complimentary drink on arrival provided. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apra-amcos...

The winners of the 2026 APRA Music Awards were announced at a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Founding Director of Neon Tiger Mgmt, Kristie McCarthy has be named the recipient of the 2026 Lighthouse Award, announced at the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Awards in Sydney today! 🏆 www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Thinking about applying for the 23% Mentorship? 🤍 There are 14 places available in total, 10 for members based in Australia, and 4 for members in the UK, Europe, and North America. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

We were saddened to learn of the passing of beloved ABC Sydney Afternoons host, broadcaster, writer and musician James Valentine, who passed away at age 64 from cancer. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

One of Australia’s most iconic and globally influential bands, INXS, will be honoured with the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music at the 2026 APRA Music Awards www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

We’re proud to share that APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has been appointed to help shape Australia’s new National Cultural Policy! The Australian Government is pressing ahead with a renewed National Cultural Policy by establishing Expert Panels and a Policy Advisory Group.

A very warm congratulations to the artists selected for the upcoming Songsmiths program, an initiative supporting songwriters who are d/Deaf or disabled. aarts.net.au/news/2026-so...

Australia's creative and media sectors brought their case directly to Parliament, hosting Powering Intelligence: Media, Culture and the Future of Innovation at Australian Parliament House in Canberra www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Creative work often relies on close collaboration, whether that’s within bands, touring teams, creative partnerships, or workplaces. When communication breaks down, tensions can escalate quickly. 📆 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 🕠 5:30pm – 6:30pm (AEST) RSVP via: www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new... 🔗

Sound NSW is launching a brand‑new database of NSW music professionals to help our government department easily discover and use your music in upcoming projects To register your details for inclusion in the database and to be considered for future opportunities www.nsw.gov.au/departments-...

⏰ Applications closing soon! The 2026 Lighthouse Award is open to applications from women and gender diverse artist managers, but not for much longer! Apply now: www.apraamcos.com.au/about/suppor...

As Prime Minister Albanese welcomed Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to Parliament this week, both leaders made it clear: “As two middle powers in an era of strategic competition, Australia and Canada must seek and create new ways to stand with and for each other.”

We’re pleased to let you know about important updates to the way jazz improvisation works should be registered and claimed. Did you know there are many ways to maximise your royalties? Head to apraamcos.com.au/resources to learn more.

APRA AMCOS was proud to host the CISAC Board of Directors in Sydney, welcoming leaders from across the global creative community. A special evening, and a fitting moment to reflect on a century of advocacy for creators.

Last night, APRA AMCOS welcomed the CISAC Board of Directors, representing 228 societies across 111 countries. “We stand strong in collaboration with CMOs from around the world, united under the CISAC banner, as we advocate for the value of human creativity in the face of the AI revolution.”

Free and cheap tickets to gigs for 18-25s! If you love live music, MyGig Pass is the easiest way to hear about gigs and great deals from venues across the state. Sign up here > www.lmva.au/mygigpass

We’re thrilled to celebrate eliseRS (Elise Reitze-Swensen) for winning the prestigious Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund Award and the $50,000 AUD prize for her upcoming 20-track double album, Life We’ve Known – ahead of its release on March 6, 2026.

Delta Goodrem is set to represent Australia at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, marking an exciting new chapter for the acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter! 💛

"The world’s creators and journalists deserve a share of the largest wealth creation in the history of the technology industry, and they will fight for it. But this does not have to be a battle." - Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS www.afr.com/companies/fi...

Celebrating the announcement of Dr. Siobhan McGinnity and Will Pawa-Oui as the 2026 APRA Board Observers. The Observership Program continues to open doors, build capability, and strengthen our creative community. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Off to a flying start for day one of GUDINSKI SongHubs at Bakehouse Studios, curated by The Temper Trap. www.rcstills.com

The 2026 Lighthouse Award is now open to applications from women and gender diverse artist managers! ⭐️ Managers are invited to apply now until Monday 23 March for the chance to receive a $5,000 grant to support their business and professional pursuits. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

It’s also an excellent time to do some musical housekeeping before the intensity of the year kicks off! Here we share some simple things you can do to put your music project on the right track in 2026. Get ahead of your admin and maximise your creativity! www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...

Regional Sessions Kiama 📍 Another beautiful day all about connecting regional artists and industry, sharing knowledge, building networks, and creating spaces for artists at every stage of their journey to learn and grow. 📸 www.samanthaquintalphotography.com

“This code is like Jurassic Park and doesn’t reflect the opportunity that’s right in front of commercial radio right now,” - Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS www.billboard.com/pro/australi...

HURRY LAST CHANCE! 🎉 Applications for the 2026 Art Music Fund close 16 February 2026! www.apraamcos.com.au/about/suppor...

APRA AMCOS has expressed its disappointment at the registration of the Commercial Radio Code of Practice 2026 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/new...