Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. If you cannot find the answer to your question in the list below, please contact us at
When are the submission deadlines for the 2011 Professional Development Awards?
- Monday 11 October 2010:Applications open.
- Monday 29 November: Applications close.
- PLEASE NOTE: Our deadlines are not postmark deadlines. We must receive your submission materials by these dates. No exceptions please.
Is there an entry fee?
No, there is no entry fee to submit.
How are the song submissions rated and processed?
All submissions are reviewed by a Partner Organisation and then an endorsed shortlist will be provided to APRA for further assessment by individual judging panels comprised of composers, songwriters, publishers, braodcasters, producers and educators
If I am shortlisted by a Partner Organisation, how and when will I be notified?
Once APRA have collated all information from our Partner Organisations, all shortlisted nominees will be notified via email on Monday 13th December 2010. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure they provide correct email contact details. Please do not ring the APRA office asking if you have been shortlisted.
To increase my chances of being shortlisted, am I able to submit to more than one Partner Organisation
No. We ask that you submit your application to only ONE Partner Organisation.
I have a handwritten Biography, am I able to photocopy this and send it with my application form?
No. We request that you save your typed biography as a word document or similar and include it along with your photo on your submission disk or as part of youronline application.
I have submitted in a particular category for a Professional Development Award. Can I also submit for the Jessica Michalik Contemporary Music Endowment?
Provided you fulfil the eligibility requirements for each of the grants on offer, you are able to apply for both. Please note that you will need to fill in individual applications forms relating to each grant and send your Professional Development Awards submission to your chosen Partner Organisation and the Jessica Michalik Contemporary Music Endowment submission directly to the Big Day Out.
Will my materials be returned to me after the submission process?
Your materials can be returned to you only if your mailed application is accompanied by a stamped self address envelope large enough to return your material.
My band mates and I co-write all of our music, should I make submit one application on behalf of all of us.
Nominations may only be made by individual writers. Co-writers should nominate separately
I have a photo shoot arranged for a week after the closing date, can I submit my photo then?
No. In order to fulfil the submission criteria you need to mark every check box on the application form. Failure to include all items will deem your submission incomplete