APRA AMCOS NZ

📣 APRA AMCOS INSIGHTS: ROYALTIES 101 ONLINE SEMINAR📣

Join the APRA AMCOS team - Jonathan Carter, Chief Operating Officer and Adam Townsend, Director of Writer Services - online for a practical overview of how royalties are collected, matched to works, and paid to APRA AMCOS members.

They'll discuss all the essentials, share tips on how to ensure you make the most of your membership, and there will be plenty of time for your questions, too.

Key areas:
- how royalties are earned and distributed;
- how to manage your works to maximise your royalties;
- frequently asked questions; and more.

WHEN: Wednesday 24 June - 7:30-8:30pm NZST
WHERE: Online
REGISTER: Secure your place via the 🔗 link in comments. 🔗

Dame Jacinda Ardern was present at the awards to deliver the iconic NZ-born singer-songwriter's induction.

📣 ANNOUNCING THE 2026 APRA CHILDREN'S MUSIC SONG AWARD FINALISTS 📣

The annual Aotearoa Children's Music Awards | Ngā Manu Tīrairaka, held this year on Sunday 28 June at Auckland's Tuning Fork, will also hold a special event open to the public featuring live performances and kids' activities - watch this space for ticket details! 👀

APRA AMCOS Aotearoa are proud to celebrate the finalists for both APRA Best Children's Song - Preschool | He Manu Pīpī and APRA Best Children's Song - Primary | He Pī Ka Rere and look forward to the ceremony, where these awards will be presented alongside:

- Recorded Music NZ Best Children’s Music Artist | Te Manu Taki Kerekahu o te Tau
- NZ On Air Best Children’s Music Video | He Manu Tūtei
- The Baysting Prize for Children's Champion
- Kiwi Kids Music, NZ Opera and Auckland Philharmonia Kōkako Award for Best Children's Performer

Find out more about the finalists via the 🔗 link in comments. 🔗

📣 SONGHUBS TĀMAKI MAKAURAU WRAP UP 📣

One of two (!) collaborative songwriting intensives our team organised last month, SongHubs Tāmaki Makaurau took place at Roundhead Studios, 13-17 May.

Helmed by Grammy Award-winning producer Jenn Decilveo, over twenty songs were created by guests Decilveo, Rhys Lewis, Liz Stokes, and NAVVY alongside producer participants Ladyhawke, Joe Faris, Tarn PK, Noema Te Hau III and writer participants Sarvi Dousti, Paige, Tusekah, Ruby Jackson, Nat Hutton, Rita Mae, Sam Nakamura, and Sam Cullen.

We can't wait to share the songs that were created during this period, as they release to the public, so make sure you're following us on your preferred social media for the latest updates.

📸: Chontalle Musson
🙏: NZ Music Commission + NZ On Air