The winner of the prestigious Silver Scroll award will be announced Wednesday night.
Thousands of musicians who belong to the music rights management organisation, APRA, vote to select the best song written each year.
This year's top five are an eclectic mix from Avantdale Bowling Club to Marlon Williams, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Beths, and Tiny Ruins.
Former scroll winner, writer director on the APRA board and revered New Zealand musician Bic Runga spoke to Corin Dann.
