Lot's of competitions for musicians around at the moment, although the Australian Music Prize isn't really showcasing anyone we haven't heard of before.
Artists from all genres of music were invited to submit their full length albums, and were judged on the strength of the album alone by a judging panel of 42 media, industry and artists. The Australian Music Prize (The Amp) has continued to go from strength to strength since its inception, proving a credible, peer-driven prize that has helped to launch the careers of Australian artists both overseas and on our very own shores.
Her are the artists that have been shortlisted for the $30,000 prize. They have been acknowedged for producing albums of outstanding quality and creativity. No surprises in this list.
ABBE MAY ADALITA BOY & BEAR GOTYE GURRUMUL JACK LADDER KIMBRA THE JEZABELS THE MIDDLE EAST
