APRA Music Awards of 2023
The APRA Music Awards of 2023 were the 41st annual series, known as the APRA Awards. 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. The APRA Music Awards are provided by APRA AMCOS and celebrate excellence in contemporary music, honouring songwriters and publishers that have achieved artistic excellence and outstanding success in their fields. In January, 20 songs shortlisted for Song of the Year were announced. On 30 March 2023, the final nominations were provided. Winners of the 2023 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music were Colin Hay and Colleen Ironside. APRA Music Awards were presented on 27 April 2023 at International Convention Centre Sydney.
Art Music Awards were distributed by APRA AMCOS together with Australian Music Centre on 15 August 2023 at Carriageworks in Sydney, Gadigal land. Screen Music Awards are jointly presented by APRA AMCOS and Australian Guild of Screen Composers to "acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of screen composition." The ceremony was held on 9 November 2023 at The Forum, Melbourne, Naarm land.
APRA Music Awards
Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
Colin Hay- '''Colleen Ironside'''