The APRA Music Awards of 2019 are the 37th annual awards given in the series of awards together known as APRA Awards, given in 2019. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the year: the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards and Screen Music Awards. They are given by the Australasian Performing Right Association and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society, known jointly as APRA AMCOS.
The Music Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting, composing and publishing. The Music Awards ceremony was held on 30 April 2019 at the Melbourne Town Hall with Brian Nankervis as host; Sarah Aarons won four categories.
The Art Music Awards are provided in conjunction with the Australian Music Centre, and in 2019 the ceremony was held on 19 August at the Great Hall, University of Sydney. They were presented to "recognise achievement in the composition, performance, education and presentation of Australian art music. Art music covers activity across contemporary classical music, contemporary jazz and improvised music, experimental music and sound art."
The Screen Music Awards are run in conjunction with the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), to "acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of screen composition." Winners were announced on 20 November at a ceremony hosted by children's entertainer, Justine Clarke, at the Forum Melbourne.
Presenters
The APRA Music Awards ceremony was hosted by Brian Nankervis. Guest presenters were Tina Arena, Briggs, Tania Doko, Tim Rogers, Dallas Frasca, Louis Schoorl, Megan Washington, François Tétaz, M-Phazes and G Flip.
Performances
Performers on the night:
- The Rubens and Sarah Aarons - "Never Ever"
- Dean Lewis - "Stay Awake"
- Middle Kids and J.P. Shilo - "With the One I Love"
- J.P. Shilo, Fanny Lumsden and Henry Wagons - "Slow Mover"
- Radical Son and Samuel Pankhurst - "Native Tongue".
- Electric Fields - "I Said Hi"
- Max Sharam - "Society"
APRA Music Awards
Blues & Roots Work of the Year
Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year
Country Work of the Year
Dance Work of the Year
International Work of the Year
Licensee of the Year Award
Most Played Australian Work
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Overseas Recognition Award
Pop Work of the Year
Rock Work of the Year
Song of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
- Sarah Aarons
Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
- Rob Potts
Outstanding International Achievement Award
Urban Work of the Year
Art Music Awards
Instrumental Work of the Year
Jazz Work of the Year
Orchestral Work of the Year
Vocal / Choral Work of the Year
Performance of the Year
Award for Excellence by an Individual
Award for Excellence by an Organisation
Award for Excellence in Music Education
Award for Excellence in a Regional Area
Award for Excellence in Experimental Music
Award for Excellence in Jazz
Distinguished Services to Australian Music
Screen Music Awards
Nominees and winners
Feature Film Score of the Year
Best Music for an Advertisement
Best Music for Children's Television
Best Music for a Documentary
Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie
Best Music for a Short Film
Best Music for a Television Series or Serial
Best Original Song Composed for the Screen
Best Soundtrack Album
Best Television Theme
Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia
Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas
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