Tonight, the music industry's most prestigious songwriting prize was presented for the very first time in the Garden City of Christchurch. The APRA Silver Scroll was presented for the 44th time to:

James Milne & Luke Buda for the Lawrence Arabia song 'Apple Pie Bed'

The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame honours and celebrates those who have made a significant contribution to New Zealand through music. Their individual journeys are a direct reflection of the changing face of our culture; who we were, who we are, and what we might become.

The Australasian Performing Right Association are more than pleased to announce - for the first time in the awards history - the APRA Silver Scroll Awards are to be held in Christchurch.

The 17th annual TV2 KidsFest has been labelled "wonderful" with tens of thousands of children enjoying school holiday events throughout Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.

10 July 2008 - The APRA Silver Scroll Award has been presented since 1965 and as an event, is a highly anticipated evening on the nation""'s music industry calendar.

10 July 2008 - The APRA Silver Scroll Award has been presented since 1965 and as an event, is a highly anticipated evening on the nation""'s music industry calendar.

The status and recognition of children's music in New Zealand is about to be raised with the announcement of the finalists for inaugural awards: the APRA Children's Song of the Year and the What Now Children's Video of the Year.