Submit as you go via the portal or the app, and get paid quarterly.

Auckland UNESCO City of Music, in collaboration with Auckland Live are pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Young Gig Makers Grant | He Taiohi Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa

Register and upload your jingles in the new writer portal

Download the app now. Get your admin done on the go.

An update on upcoming workshops, FAQs, and available resources.

Here are links to the various financial support options available from the government

We're delighted to announce the songwriters who will be taking part in SongHubs Ōtautahi | Christchurch

Growing a bilingual music industry

It is with great sadness that APRA AMCOS pays tribute to Mushroom Group Chairman Michael Gudinski AM, a towering legend of the Australian music industry, who passed away at age 68.

As part of our work to support the emergence of a bi-lingual music industry, this year we are creating a maramataka \ calendar to highlight releases, events, performances, and work which highlights waiata reo Māori or waiata reorua.

The effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our revenue, most specifically affecting the February APRA royalty payment.

The Manawatu songwriter and producer has been recognised for his work on Rihanna's 'Needed Me'

We've got a new writer portal. Check it out!  

Licensing advice for APRA AMCPS customers wishing to live stream a concert

Everyone is entitled to a safe workplace where they are respected and free from harassment, sexual harm, and discrimination

Our warmest congratulations to Dave Dobbyn who has been knighted for his services to music.

Applications are now open for SongHubs Ōtautahi / Christchurch, which will be held in March 2021

Got jingles that need to be registered? Please register and upload to OPUS by 1 Feb ahead of our Writer Portal getting an upgrade.

Important update if you are earning from the US.

APRA has extended Event Promoters a 10% discount on their music licence fees over summer 2020-21.

Report findings announced

Ten grants of $5,000 on offer and a new, simpler application process.

Top album and single both secured by Kiwi acts for first time in 16 years

A tribute to the members of the music community we lost in 2020

We're delighted to announce the songwriters who will be taking part in SongHubs Te Matau-a-Māui / Hawke's Bay

Today organisations from across the Aotearoa music community are announcing the creation of a new action group SoundCheck Aotearoa, with the aim of developing a safe and inclusive culture in the music community.

Download from the app now. Get the work done on the go.

We're delighted to announce the Kaitito Puoro (songwriters) and Kaihautū Puoro (producers) who will participate in our inaugural Reo Māori Songhubs program next week.

COVID-19 and the subsequent recession have impacted our revenue, most specifically affecting the November APRA royalty payment.

All the winners from the 2020 APRA Silver Scroll Awards have been announced

Mōkori anō ka rere a mihi ki a Rob Ruha, mōu i whakawhiwhia ki Te Tohu Maioha nā APRA 2020

Six iconic Kiwi acts to be inducted

Applications now open for SongHubs Aotearoa - Te Matau-A-Māui / Hawke's Bay

Apply for a one-time grant to support your creative work

This year’s APRA and AMCOS AGMs will be held virtually on Wednesday 18 November 2020. 

The year's events impacted the A$474.5m Group Revenue result. Digital remains robust. 

Check out all of the finalists for the 2020 AOTEAROA MUSIC AWARDS

Get your diary out, because we have a date for our 2020 Silver Scroll Award ceremony broadcast: Wednesday 28 October, 7.30pm, on YouTube!

To invest in domestic touring costs, to enable more NZ artists to grow sustainable careers and increase the access to live music for NZ audiences.