Adland ARIA Awards returns for a second year ~ Applications to join judging panel now open

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced the return of the ARIA Awards for Best Use of Australian Music in Advertising for a second year, with applications to join the judging academy now open here.

For the second year, ARIA Awards for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement will be handed out for two categories: up to and over two minutes in duration.

This year, the winners will be determined by an expanded judging academy, which will function similar to those that select other ARIA Awards. Applications for the academy, which will comprise advertising and music sync experts, are open now. Advertising professionals, media specialists and those with relevant experience may apply by following this link.

Says Annabelle Herd, CEO, ARIA: “We are so thrilled to welcome back a very important strategic addition to last year’s ARIA Awards and continue to celebrate the pivotal role advertising and the broader media and marketing industry can play in spotlighting Australian talent and creativity, especially when it concerns the outstanding musical talent on our shores.

“Musicians and advertisers both have a critical role in telling our nation’s stories and defining our culture, we’re looking forward to continuing to promote and expand this important award category and welcome all applicants for the judging academy.”

The new ARIA Awards for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement were launched in 2022, as part of Our Soundtrack Our Ads: a joint initiative between Our Soundtrack Our Stories and M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment. It is an extension of the existing Our Soundtrack Our Stories, launched in 2021 to promote the use of Australian music across the local business and media landscape.