Sarah Blasko, Kid Sam and Urthboy are among the artists nominated for the 2009 Australian Music Prize.
The prestigious award, which recognises original albums by Australian bands, is now in its fifth year. The Drones, Augie March, The Mess Hall and Eddy Current Suppression Ring have taken out the $30,000 prize in previous years.
Check out the full shortlist below:
Oh Mercy – Privileged Woes
Sarah Blasko - As Day Follows Night
Kid Sam - Kid Sam
Lucie Thorne – Black Across The Field
Bertie Blackman – Secrets and Lies
The Mess Hall – For The Birds
Urthboy – Spitshine
Black Cab – Call Signs
Lisa Mitchell - Wonder
The winner of the AMP and the $15,000 Award In Recognition of Outstanding Potential will be announced on Friday 12 March.
