Applications are now open for the 2025 APRA Professional Development Awards.

The awards are to support songwriters and composers in their creative development and five awards will be given out, with each recipient receiving a $10,000 cash grant. Funds are intended to help recipients attend workshops, musical education courses, composer seminars, co-writing sessions, mentoring opportunities and other relevant activities – locally or internationally.

Read all about the awards, past recipients, and apply yourself here. Applications close Monday April 7.