Tim Minchin's Scathing Single about Catholic Cardinal George Pell Among Nominees for Apra Song of the Year

By Hannah Paine
Daily Mail
March 15, 2017

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Tim Minchin's charity single criticising Catholic cardinal George Pell has been nominated for APRA song of the year.

The song, which labeled the cardinal 'scum' and a 'pompous buffoon', was released by Tim last March after the religious leader failed to leave the Vatican to testify in personal at the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse.

The singer-songwriter told The Daily Telegraph he was proud of the single's recognition because 'It managed to be funny about something that’s incredibly painful'.

Nominee: Tim Minchin's charity single criticising Catholic cardinal George Pell has been nominated for APRA song of the year

Come Home (Cardinal Pell) raised money for survivors of child sex abuse to travel to Rome, where George testified via video link in March last year after claiming he was too ill to fly and give testimony in person.

The controversial single was criticised by supporters of George, however, won widespread praise for bring awareness and funds to child sex abuse victims of the Catholic church.

'It will probably be the most impactful single thing I ever do,' Tim told News Corp Australia.

The song, which labeled the cardinal 'scum' and a 'pompous buffoon', was released by Tim last March after the religious leader failed to leave the Vatican to testify in personal at the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse

Giving back: Come Home (Cardinal Pell) raised money for survivors of child sex abuse to travel to Rome, where George testified via video link in March last year after claiming he was too ill to fly and give testimony in person

Also nominated for the APRA single of the year is Skeleton Key by Nick Care, Adore by Amy Shark, Satan by DD Dumbo and Pool Party by Julia Jacklin.

The Veronicas also scored two APRA nods for In My Blood.

Singer-songwriter Sia also scored two nominations for Pop Work of the Year for Alive and Cheap Thrills, which was also given a nod for Most Played Australian Work.

Recognised: Singer-songwriter Sia also scored two nominations for Pop Work of the Year for Alive and Cheap Thrills, which was also given a nod for Most Played Australian Work

Sister act: The Veronicas also scored two APRA nods for In My Blood

Youtuber and pop singer Troy Sivan has also be recognised, nominated for Pop Work of the Year and Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year.

Fresh off his Grammy win, Flume has been nominated for two APRA awards; Never Be Like You and Say It both being considered for Dance Work of the Year and Most Played Australian Work.

The APRA winners will be announced at a Sydney ceremony on April 3.

Another gong? Fresh off his Grammy win, Flume has been nominated for two APRA award