APRA Music Awards 2025 celebrate Kylie Minogue and Australian talent

The APRA Music Awards featured Australia's best and brightest music talent, along with recognition of several breakthrough artists.
King Stingray's Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga and Roy Kellaway took home prizes at the APRA Music Awards 2025. Credit: Lucinda Goodwin

Kylie Minogue received special honours at the APRA Music Awards 2025 in an evening that showcased the country’s diverse range of artists. Other big name winners included Sia, Troye Sivan, King Stingray and Kevin Parker.

Minogue was awarded the Ted Albert Award for Special Services to Australian Music. In her acceptance speech, she said, “Thank you so much, APRA. This is such an honour, I am completely over the moon. I’m only sad that I’m not with you in person.  

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.