The Ted Albert Award For Outstanding Service To Australian Music has gone to legendary AC/DC brothers Angus and Malcolm Young and the late Bon Scott.
Speaking from the U.K, Malcolm Young paid special tribute to Bon Scott saying, "On behalf of AC/DC and Bon Scott, especially Bon as he's a big part of this, we're proud of the honour of receiving this award."
The heart of one of the most important Australian bands of all time, the brothers Young have been musical co-conspirators for 30 years. Their Ted Albert award follows on from their recent induction into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2003 APRA Music Awards were held at the Four Seasons hotel in Sydney and featured special performances by David Bridie, Augie March, Disco Montego (with Katie Underwood) and jazz nominee Sandy Evans.
In a unique musical tribute Kasey Chambers performed a rendition of Silverchair's 'The Greatest View' while Alex Lloyd tipped his hat to Chambers with a version of 'The Captain'.
In a fitting end to the night, 28 Days paid homage to the Ted Albert award winners with their version of AC/DC's monster hit 'Back In Black'.
