The Beths have won this year’s Apra Silver Scroll Award with Expert in a Dying Field.
Currently in the middle of a lengthy United States tour, The Beths — made up of vocalist Elizabeth Stokes, guitarist Jonathan Pearce, bassist Benjamin Sinclair and drummer Tristan Deck — were unable to accept their Silver Scroll, but Apra was able to surprise them with the news before they left.
The moment was shared on a big screen at the awards in Auckland last night.
The winners.—
Silver Scroll Award: Expert in a Dying Field, written by Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce, Benjamin Sinclair and Tristan Deck. Performed by The Beths (Carpark Music Publishing via Gaga Music).
Maioha Award: Me Pēhea Rā, written by Mohi Allen, Hēmi Kelly, Amy Boroevich and Noema Te Hau III; performed by Mohi.
Contemporary Award: Requiem, by Victoria Kelly, based on poetry by Bill Manhire, Sam Hunt, Ian Wedde, Chloe Honum and James K Baxter, for soprano, tenor, choir and orchestra.
Best original series music: Tom McLeod, Blood, Sex, & Royalty.
Best original film music: Karl Solve Steven, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a #@%!.
Hall of Fame inductee: Don McGlashan.
