Some of New Zealand’s best known composers have been announced as finalists for three awards to be presented at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka, being held at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Wednesday 29 October.

The SOUNZ Contemporary Award – Te Tohu Auaha finalists are:

Drift Aspect by Dylan Lardelli
In The Stars by Flo Wilson
of coral and foam by Ihlara McIndoe, with text by Katherine Mansfield
Wow Signal by Chris Gendall

APRA Best Original Music in a Series Award | Tohu Paerangi finalists:

Luke Di Somma for Happiness
Stephen Gallagher and David Long for Secrets at Red Rocks
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper for The Gone Season 2

APRA Best Original Music in a Film Award | Tohu Pūmanawa finalists:

Claire Cowan for Jean Cocteau
Arli Liberman and Tiki Taane for Ka Whawhai Tonu – Struggle Without End 
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper for Plankton: The Movie