Have you composed a piece of music that was released or broadcast to public for the first time between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2025? You could be eligible for the 2025 APRA Best Jazz Composition Award.
Entries have opened for the APRA Best Jazz Composition Award, an award that celebrates the incredible, diverse works by Aotearoa Jazz music creators. Previous winners include Louisa Williamson, Lauren Ellis, Lucien Johnson, Jake Baxendale, and Callum Allardice.
The award will be presented at an event in Pōneke Wellington this October. The winner will receive a $1000 cash prize and framed certificate.
Any compositions/songs released between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2025 may be eligible this year. For full terms and conditions, head to the entry form below.
Entries close Friday 1 August, 5pm NZST.
Eligibility period: 1 June 2024 - 31 May 2025
Entries close Friday 1 August, 5pm NZST.
Award presented October 2025