APRA AMCOS Aotearoa have announced the five songs chosen as finalists for the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka, as well as the three waiata in line for the APRA Tohu Maioha | Maioha Award.
Aua Atu Rā written by Marlon Williams and Te Pononga Tamati-Elliffe, performed by Marlon Williams
Cherry Pie written by Amelia Murray, Gareth Thomas and Leroy Clampitt, performed by Fazerdaze
Margo written by Nat Hutton, Minnie Robberds, Joel Becker and Angus Murray, performed by There’s A Tuesday
Power written by Jessica Bourke, Sampa Tembo, Ophlin Russell, Zaidoon Nasir, Mohamed Komba and Andrew Clews, performed by JessB
Torque. written by Hugh Ozumba and Emmanuel Chinonso Nwachukwu, performed by Mazbou Q
Kei Whati Te Marama written by Henare Kaa, Tim Driver, Hemi Hoskins and Rory Matao Noble, performed by Dillastrate
Korero Māori written by Marlon Williams and Te Pononga Tamati-Elliffe, performed by Marlon Williams
Pūhā me te Porohewa written by Maarire Brunning-Kouka and Hana Mereraiha, performed by MĀ
Marlon Williams is notably a writer/performer finalist in each of the awards – with two different songs – while Fazerdaze (Amelia Murray) might possibly add to her already remarkable 2025 AMA haul of Tūī awards for Best Solo Artist and Album of The Year. The winners will be announced and celebrated at the annual Silver Scroll awards ceremony – this year hosted in Ōtautahi at the Isaac Theatre Royal on Wednesday 29 October.
