Congratulations to Tushar Apte
@springloaded on winning the 2025 Global Australian Award, recognised for his genre-spanning influence across music, film and emerging technologies.
The multi-platinum, award-winning Australian DJ, producer, songwriter and composer is currently based in Los Angeles. His production and songwriting credits include lead singles and major releases with artists such as Benson Boone (on the platinum-selling debut Ghost Town), Chris Brown, Demi Lovato, BLACKPINK, BTS, ZAYN, Nicki Minaj, Noah Cyrus, Steve Aoki, Taking Back Sunday and Surf Mesa, among many others.
Records he has written and produced on have collectively amassed more than 3.5 billion streams, underscoring his impact at the highest level of the global music industry.
A true multi-genre and multi-format talent, Tushar has achieved success across pop, dance, R&B, alternative, and film and television. As a composer, his work spans major international productions, including NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, BET’s The Bobby Brown Story (co-composed with Babyface), ITV’s BBQ Champ, BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs, and Netflix’s Jr. Jams, among many others.
Continuing to push creative boundaries, Tushar is at the forefront of future-forward music creation, working at the intersection of music and artificial intelligence. He has contributed to major projects for global organisations including Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard, Riffusion, ByteDance/TikTok, and Sound Patrol, the AI startup founded by Michael Ovitz, helping shape the next era of music innovation.
Tushar Apte represents Australian creative excellence on the world stage. Through genre-defying artistry, global commercial success and leadership at the cutting edge of music technology, he continues to redefine what is possible in contemporary music. His ability to bridge creativity, culture and innovation demonstrates how Australian talent can influence the future of global entertainment, making him a deeply deserving recipient of this recognition. Congratulations Tushar!