Australia’s most prestigious music award announces the shortlist for its 20th prize.
The 9 Best Australian Albums of 2024 are:
WHO WILL WIN
the 20th SoundMerch Australian Music Prize and take home $50k?
FIND OUT 04.12.24
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.
The 21st SoundMerch AMP is open for Australian artist albums released 26.10.24 — 24.10.25
Submit your eligible Australian release for your chance to WIN!