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Winners of the 2025 Johnny Dennis Music Awards announced

Jesse Watt, Biddy Connor, Ayda Akbal and James Peter Brown recognised for their contribution to the tradition of light music.

December 19, 2025
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2025 Screen Music Award winners announced

Cornel Wilczek, Jed Kurzel and the Bluey music team among the screen composers honoured this year.

October 29, 2025
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Christopher Gordon earns Distinguished Services award

With a career spanning music for film, TV, ballet and orchestra, the accomplished composer has been recognised for his achievements in screen music.

October 7, 2025
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National campaign urges punters to Vote Music in 2025

Coalition of industry associations urges politicians of all stripes to boost support for live music, protect artists’ rights, and grow jobs.

April 11, 2025
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Music Australia channels $2 million to contemporary music industry

Seventeen organisations receive funds to "strengthen core operations and professional skills development" in the contemporary music sector.

January 14, 2025
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Eleven Australian screen composers set for LA

Emerging and established composers head to Hollywood to connect with industry giants including Netflix, Disney and Amazon.

November 6, 2024
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Screen Music Awards announces 2024 nominees

Bluey’s Joff Bush, Caitlin Yeo, Amanda Brown, Tim Minchin and Electric Fields in the running for the 2024 Screen Music Awards.

October 1, 2024
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Creative economy organisations welcome establishment of AI watchdog

Establishment of a Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) reference group essential for sustainable cultural sector, says industry alliance.

December 12, 2023
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Nominees for 2023 Screen Music Awards announced

Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Bryony Marks, Tim Minchin and 23 first-time composers have been nominated for their contributions to the silver screen.

October 5, 2023
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Winners of the 2022 Screen Music Awards announced

William Barton and Richard Tognetti receive their first awards, alongside Piers Burbrook de Vere. Salliana Seven Campbell, Caitlin Yeo and Nigel Westlake are amongst the winners.

November 16, 2022
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Nigel Westlake to receive Distinguished Services Award

With film scores including Babe, Paper Planes and Blueback, the composer will be recognised at the 2022 Screen Music Awards, to be held later this month.

October 27, 2022
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2016 Screen Music Awards announced

Antony Partos takes home a double, while Alan John, Caitlin Yeo and Neil Sutherland are among the composers honoured. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

November 9, 2016

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