APRA AMCOS has announced the 16 musicians selected for its 2024 23% Mentorship. Formerly known as the Women in Music Mentorship, the initiative supports female, non-binary and gender diverse artists by pairing them with mentors within the music industry and awarding $3,000 to each participant.

The winners of the 2024 23% Mentorship: Allegra Neve, Tim Blunt, Issy Grist, KELLY BROUHAHA, Lauren Vale, Lily Richardson, Maia Toakley, Nat Vazer, RAYHAB, Ruby Archer, Sheanna Parker Russon, SOLCHLD, SOPHIYA, Victoria Pham, Yoshi, Sophie McComish. Photo supplied

This year’s mentees are Allegra Neve, Aurora Liddle-Christie (SOLCHLD), Issy Grist (GRID), Kelly Breuer (KELLY BROUHAHA), Lily Richardson (Clews), Lauren Jemma Valatiadis (Lauren Vale), Maia Toakley, Natalie Luong (Nat Vazer), Natasha Newling (RAYHAB), Ruby Archer, Sofia Dimakakou (SOPHIYA), Sheanna Parker Russon, Sophie McComish (Body Type), Tim Blunt (FVNERAL), Victoria Pham and Yoshi.

Victoria Pham is an Australian composer based between Sydney and Paris. Her practice spans contemporary composition, screen work and installation art informed by bioacoustics and bio-design. She was the recipient of APRA’s 2023 Art Music Fund, and has been a two-time finalist for the APRA Professional Development Awards.

She will receive mentorship from...