Melbourne's Augie March is the recipient of the second annual Australian Music Prize, handed down in Sydney overnight (March 7th).
The Australian Music Prize is judged by a team of industry experts from artists, retail and media. Undercover's Tim Cashmere is one of the judges.The Australian Music Prize recognized Augie March for musical excellence and outstanding creativity for their album 'Moo, You Bloody Choir'.
The band received a cash prize of $25,000 from PPCA.
"PPCA is excited to again be the principal partner of the AMP Award and to provide the $25,000 cash prize to Augie March for its stunning album "Moo, You Bloody Choir"," said John O'Donnell, Chairman of the PPCA board in a statement. "PPCA has a close and long-held relationship with the Australian artist community and is proud to be part of this award that recognises artistic excellence. Congratulations to Augie March and to all of the shortlisted artists for the AMP Award 2006."
Founder Scott Murphy says the Australian Music Prize will be back for a third round in 2008.
