
Australia’s Music Industry in Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic places a strict ban on gatherings and several territories close their borders, Australia’s music industry is in meltdown.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic places a strict ban on gatherings and several territories close their borders, Australia’s music industry is in meltdown.

While the 2020 APRA Music Awards are moved ahead to accomodate Sorry Day, organisers have named Briggs as the host of this year's virtual event.

"This is an unprecedented time in all our lives, it’s not easy to make any sort of decision right now about the near future," notes APRA's Jenny Morris

While controversies have surrounded the likes of Israel Folau, sporting greats like Matt Burke have served as a beacon of hope, showing the sporting world how athletes should act as role models.
Our live-updated list of all those taking home a pointy prize at Australian music's big night.

"The cure for cancer might be on Manus Island, or might be in these refugee camps with a kid we're not giving a chance," says 'Best Male Artist' winner, Sudanese-born rapper DyspOra.

A.B. Original and Paul Kelly are also up for multiple awards.

Hip-hop duo take home $30,000 cash prize for debut 'Reclaim Australia', beating out albums from the Avalanches, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Camp Cope and more.
Our takeaways from a night dominated by political stands — and Flume.

Confidence Man were nominated for Best Live Act and the prestigious Global Award at this year’s Rolling Stone Australia Awards