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The inaugural 10 inductees into Australia's National Songbook, revealed at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, include a range of genres and perspectives, spanning from 1927's Waltzing Matilda to 2007's My People by The Presets. The eclectic array of tunes, selected by a panel of industry experts, were chosen for their cultural impact and significance within Australia. Among the inductees are Midnight Oil's Beds Are Burning, Yothu Yindi's Treaty, and Helen Reddy's I Am Woman. The National Songbook, a joint initiative between the NFSA and APRA AMCOS, aims to celebrate and preserve songs that have shaped Australia's national cultural identity. The list will continue to grow each year, with a new panel selecting 10 more songs. To be eligible, songs must have been written or co-written by an Australian APRA member, be at least a decade old, and demonstrate significant cultural impact.
The National Songbook initiative, launched in conjunction with APRA AMCOS's 100th anniversary and NFSA's 90th birthday, seeks to commemorate Australian music and the nation's unofficial anthems.
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