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2025 APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program - applications open

Story Published Monday 13 January 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program, an initiative that provides emerging songwriters with one-on-one mentoring from established artists around the country. APRA AMCOS members are invited to apply today with applications closing 5pm Sunday 16 February.


The APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program provides direct one-on-one mentoring to developing artists from established members to nurture and grow skills and knowledge in an area of specific need, as identified by the mentee.

In 2025 there will be 15 mentors matched with 15 mentees. The mentors will be selected based on their skills, leadership, and guidance capabilities, alongside consideration of the needs, plans, and demographics of the successful applicants.

Past mentors include: Amelia Murray (Fazerdaze), Angelo Munro, Arli Liberman, Byllie-jean, CHAII, Dianne Swann, Grayson Gilmour, JessB, Laughton Kora, Maisey Rika, Mark Vanilau, Melodownz, Reb Fountain, SJD (Sean James Donnelly), Steph Brown, Stephen Gallagher, Troy Kingi, Annah Mac, Buzz Moller, David Long, Delaney Davidson, Deva Mahal, Diaz Grimm, Emily C. Browning, Emily Wheatcroft Snape, Jenny Mitchell, Lavina Williams, Theia, Tiki Taane, and Tom Healy.

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