Australian Music Prize shortlist announced

Thursday, 2 February 2012

The shortlist for this year's Australian Music Prize has been announced, with nine artists in the running for the $30,000 prize. The shortlisted albums are:

Abbe MayDesign Desire
AdalitaAdalita
Boy & BearMoonfire
GotyeMaking Mirrors
GurrumulRralaka
Jack Ladder & The DreamlandersHurtsville
The JezabelsPrisoner
KimbraVows
The Middle EastI Want That You Are Always Happy

The shortlist was decided by a panel of 42 industry, artist and media judges.

The winner will be announced at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 8 February at an event featuring veteran Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke.

For more information, visit the AMP website.