After the turbulence of staggered lockdowns resulted in two years of online ceremonies, it was a welcome change for the 2022 APRA Art Music Awards to be announced in-person yesterday evening, at the Meat Market in North Melbourne.

Presented annually by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, the Art Music Awards recognise excellence in the fields of classical, jazz, improvisation, experimental music and sound art. Luminary Awards are also awarded to individuals and organisations by state and territory for their leadership and strength within the industry.

Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe, Emma Donovan and Aaron Wyatt, hosts of the 2022 Art Music Awards. Photo supplied

For its 12th annual ceremony, the Awards were hosted by composer Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe, songwriter Emma Donovan and violinist Aaron Wyatt, and featured performances by award winner Gian Slater and Invenio Singers; Andrew Haveron and Simon Tedeschi; and Helen Svoboda with Erik Griswold, Joseph O’Connor, Audrey Powne and Andrew Saragossi, among others.

“What a thrill to celebrate the creativity of the art music community after a challenging two years! Congratulations to this year’s honourees...