APRA Announce Silver Scroll Shortlist

Now in its 45th year the APRA Silver Scroll Award is New Zealand’s pre‐eminent songwriting award; and as an event, it is a highlight on the nation’s music industry calendar, an evening of unique collaborations and performances.

APRA have gone ahead and announced the shortlist for the 2010 Silver Scroll Award. Overall it's a decent line up of New Zealand's current songwriting talent.

The Top 20

• Julia Deans - 'A New Dialogue'
• The Naked and Famous - 'All of This and Young Blood'
• Minuit - 'Aotearoa'
• Artisan Guns - 'Autumn'
• The Jordan Luck Band - 'Barbie Dolls for Baghdad'
• The Phoenix Foundation - 'Buffalo and Flock of Hearts'
• Midnight Youth - 'Cavalry'
• Dimmer - 'Comfortable and Dark Night of Yourself'
• Anna Coddington - 'Garden'
• Kirsten Morrell - 'Ghosts'
• Don McGlashan and the Seven Sisters - 'Girl, Make Your Own Mind Up and Marvellous Year'
• The Clean - 'In The Dreamlife U Need a Rubber Soul'
• Anika Moa - 'Running Through The Fire (Storm)'
• Mint Chicks - 'Say Goodbye'
• Opensouls - 'Walk Away'
• J. Williams featuring. Scribe - 'You Got Me'

“Each song is a gem and all are worthy of our celebration. It’s a diverse and creative list reflecting an outstanding musical year.” Says Anthony Healey, Director of New Zealand Operations for APRA.

As of Friday, 2nd July, you can listen to the Top 20 and read each songs lyrics at www.apraamcos.co.nz