The 20th Soundmerch Australian Music Prize (original) (raw)
"We're proving our commitment and support of Australian artists and THE AMP – by increasing the prize money from 30kto∗∗30k to 30kto∗∗50,000!"
Tim Everist, CEO, SoundMerch
The 20th SoundMerch AMP is open for Australian artist albums released 28.10.23 — 25.10.24
Submit your eligible Australian release for your chance to WIN!
The 19th SoundMerch AMP went to RVG for their 2023 album Brain Worms
“There’s a marked difference in my belief in my songwriting abilities before and after winning the AMP. To have our album chosen by a group of judges that spewnd many weeks carefully critiquing and debating so many excellent records - there’s something Incredibly meaningful in that. For me it stands far apart from most other accolades a musician can receive in this country.”
Romy Vager – RVG
Commencing in 2005, the Australian Music Prize has provided a mouthpiece to the best albums in Australian contemporary music. Now in its 20th year, the prize is widely recognised as the most prestigious award for Australian recording artists.
The integrity of judging and prestige of this peer-voted prize is a major difference for the SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, focusing on creative merit over mainstream popularity. Inspired by the UK's coveted Mercury Prize, the SoundMerch AMP is Australia's most sought after achievement within the music community, honouring the album as an art form.
Judges have been listening to eligible albums for the 20th SoundMerch AMP since April this year. Over 200 albums are currently ‘in the ears’ of the judging team and over 100 more have been identified and await being assigned to judges for the first stage of the process.
This initial judging process will produce 50 Nominees. The Shortlist (9 best albums) will be announced late November, followed by The Winner announcement in early December.