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The Australian Music Prize returns in 2008 with $30,000 cash prize

Sep 25, 2008, 10:19am

The Australian Music Prize (The Amp) returns in 2008 to encourage, reward and promote Australian music of excellence. Now in its fourth year, The Amp is calling for all Australian artists across every musical genre to submit original album-length works (released in 2008) to go into the running to win the cash prize, which this year has increased to $30,000. Prize Director of The Amp 2008, Tracey Grimson , says: "The Amp is thrilled to offer an increased cash prize to its winner this year, thanks to the ongoing support of one [...]

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