Australia's premier event for the film and music industry, the Screen Music Awards, will return to the Forum Melbourne, Naarm, on Tuesday, 29 October 2024.
This annual event, hosted by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), celebrates the unseen champions of music composition in film, television, and games/interactive media.
This year’s awards feature 16 categories, including compositions for documentaries, short films, advertising, children’s programming, and feature film scores. In a nod to the evolving screen music landscape, three brand new categories have been introduced.
Three new Screen Music Awards categories
- Best Music for a Video Game or Other Interactive Media recognises the artistic excellence, impact, and commercial success of game composers.
- Emerging Screen Composer of the Year aims to discover, support, and accelerate the careers of promising screen music creators, balancing the Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen honour.
- Best Music for Unscripted & Reality Television accommodates the unique musical requirements of unscripted reality TV, factual entertainment programs, and lifestyle shows.
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Additionally, the Best Music for a Television Series category has been expanded into two distinct awards: Best Music for a Television Comedy and Best Music for a Television Drama.
Dale Cornelius, President of AGSC, highlighted the importance of these new categories. “These new award categories are a vital addition to the Screen Music Awards, acknowledging our industry’s full spectrum of talent by shining a well-deserved spotlight on the diverse range of work by composers contributing to Australia’s vibrant screen landscape,” he said.
The Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen award will be determined by the APRA Board of Directors and recognises outstanding contributions to the film and television industry. Previous recipients include Martin Armiger, Nerida Tyson-Chew, Robert Connolly, and Nigel Westlake.
Returning to host the awards this year is comedian, actor, writer, and improviser Susie Youssef. A regular co-host and correspondent on Channel Ten’s The Project and The Sunday Project, Youssef has made a significant impact on stage, radio, and television in Australia and internationally.
Erkki Veltheim will return as Musical Director, leading a live orchestra to bring selections of works from the screen to life. This year’s musical performances are expected to be a highlight, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of Australian screen composers.
Nominees in the following categories will be announced in late September:
- Best Music for an Advertisement
- Best Music for Children’s Programming
- Best Music for a Documentary
- Best Music for a Short Film
- Best Music for a Television Comedy
- Best Music for a Television Drama
- Best Music for Unscripted & Reality Television Series
- Best Music for a Video Game or Other Interactive Media
- Best Opening Title Television Theme
- Best Original Song Composed for the Screen
- Best Soundtrack Album
- Feature Film Score of the Year
- Emerging Screen Composer of the Year
- Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen
- Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia
- Most Performed Screen Composer – Overseas
Don’t miss out on the 2024 Screen Music Awards at the Forum Melbourne, Naarm, on Tuesday, 29 October—grab your tickets and celebrate the best in screen music.
