2025 APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program application

The APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program pairs developing writer members with established artists, to provide one-on-one mentoring with the aim of nurturing and growing skills and knowledge in an area of specific need, as identified by the mentee.

In 2025 there will be 15 mentors and mentees. The mentors will be selected based on their skills, leadership, and guidance capabilities, alongside consideration of the needs, plans, and demographics of the successful applicants.

15 mentees will be chosen on the basis of their current active projects and plans, and their mentoring needs.

Applicants will be shortlisted by the APRA AMCOS membership team, with those applications then presented to mentors to select their final mentee.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 16th February 2025.

Read more about the program here
ELIGIBILITY
You are eligible to apply for 2025 APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program if:
- You are an elected Full Writer Member of APRA AMCOS
- You agree to act respectfully, safely, responsibly and with integrity, in accordance with APRA AMCOS Statement of Expectations
- You are either over 18 years of age, or agree to have a guardian oversee your involvement in the mentorship program including attending the in-person or online mentor meets if required
- You can demonstrate that you have an active project for which you require specific mentor support
- You are available for a minimum of 20 hours between 1 April – 30 June to spend time with your mentor
- You can make one full day available to meet your mentor in person if required, the remaining meets can be online
- You agree that this is not a partnership that gives either party any rights to any music created during the program duration. Any arrangements of this nature are to be made separately from APRA AMCOS; any discussions or agreements about any music created during this program, must be done between the mentee and mentor
- APRA AMCOS will not be liable for any additional services or costs related to the mentorship program
- You are willing to provide photos and comment on the Mentorship Program for APRA's promotional purposes if requested
- You are willing to make yourself available for media relating to the Mentorship Program, and for your image and biography to be used in association with this and future Mentorship Program events
- You agree to provide feedback at the end of the program, for APRA AMCOS to use for reporting and/or planning for future programs
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2025
To proceed to the application form, please confirm that you agree to the above and are eligible to apply for 2025 APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program*

Yes
HOW DOES THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WORK?
1. The APRA AMCOS Member Services team will select and invite 15 established members to become mentors
2. Mentors are chosen for their skills, leadership, and guidance capabilities, alongside consideration of the needs, plans, and demographics of the successful applicants.
3. Mentee applications open Monday 13 January and close 5pm Sunday 16 February 2025
4. Mentees applications will be reviewed by APRA AMCOS and a shortlist will be created based on their active project and mentoring requirements
5. Shortlist applications are then supplied to mentors by the APRA AMCOS team, who then select their mentee
6. Successful applicants will be notified by 1 April 2025
7. An introduction between mentor and mentee will then be made by APRA AMCOS
8. The mentor will dedicate 20 hours to the mentee including one in-person meeting. The rest can be online or in-person, at the discretion of the mentor and mentee
9. Mentorship Program will be completed by 30 June 2025
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
There are 15 mentee positions available in total.

Each mentee and mentor do not necessarily have to be based in the same city. However, applicants should consider the value of being able to meet with a mentor in person, as well as the value of the shared experience you may have when living in the same region as the mentor (like local knowledge).

Applicants are provided with $350 (+ gst if relevant) to cover incidentals, including travel.
Your name:*

First NameLast Name
Your band or artist name:*
Pronouns
Eligibility*

I am over the age of 18I am under 18 years of age as of 1 April 2025, and have a guardian available to oversee my involvement in the program
Your APRA membership number:*
If you don't know your membership number please contact APRA NZ Member Services on 0800 69 2772
Your contact phone number:*
Your email address:*
The town or city you are based in:*
Which region would you prefer your mentor to be based in?*

Taitokerau/NorthlandTāmaki Makaurau/AucklandTe Moana a Toi/Bay Of PlentyPōneke/WellingtonŌtautahi/ChristchurchŌtākou/OtagoNo preference (note below re. travel costs)Other
Would you be willing to travel a long distance (more than 1 hour) to meet your mentor for at least one in person session/meeting?*

NoYes, and I can cover costs
Which of the following roles do you have experience in?*

WriterProducerVocal Performer / ArtistInstrumentalistComposerTouring/Live showsMarketing & PRManagementRecording
Which of the following skills, knowledge or experience would you be looking for in a mentor? Please choose three which are most important to you*

WriterProducerVocal Performer / ArtistInstrumentalistComposerTouring/Live ShowsMarketing & PRManagementRecordingOther
Brief outline of your music and career to date: *

0/200
Outline of the project you are currently working on: *

0/300
What kind of support are you wanting from a mentor related to this project?: *

0/500
What are your plans for the next 12-24 months after the Mentorship Program ends: *

0/200
WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS

Please provide your social media and/or website links.
Link 1:*
Link 2:
Link 3:
MUSIC LINKS

This can include demo recordings, Spotify links, or YouTube (NOTE: Please make sure all links are accessible/not password protected).
Link 1:*
Link 2:
Link 3:
Please upload any other assets you have. Bios, publicity images, letter of support etc (optional):

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Any other comments?
If you have any questions about the APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program, or about this application, please contact Rita on rluck@apra.co.nz
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ELIGIBILITY

HOW DOES THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WORK?

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

If you have any questions about the APRA Aotearoa Mentorship Program, or about this application, please contact Rita on rluck@apra.co.nz