Wins for Queensland artists<\/p>\n
Joff Bush was the most performed screen composer overseas, a title he also took out in 2023. (Supplied: Griffith University)<\/p>\n
Bluey composer Joff Bush took home the award for Most Performed Screen Composer \u2014 Overseas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The beloved Australian series was the most-streamed show in the US in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fellow Queenslander Megan Washington won Best Original Song for the Screen for Dream On.<\/p>\n
Washington composed Dream On for the film adaptation of Paul Kelly’s iconic Christmas song, How to Make Gravy.<\/p>\n
Electric Fields, accompanied by a choir led by Deline Briscoe, performed Washington’s winning song live at the awards.<\/p>\n
Best Music for a Video Game or Other Interactive Media went to Brisbane-based video composer Cedar Jones for Feed the Deep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From first to 11th wins for music across a range of genresAustralian Soundtracks from the Screen Music Awards<\/a><\/p>\n Hear nominated music from the 2025 Screen Music Awards, from international blockbusters like Moana 2 and Bluey, to local stories including The Last Days of the Space Age and The Narrow Road to the Deep North.<\/p>\n The biggest winner of the night was Cornel Wilczek who won Best Music for Television Drama with Alex Olijnyk for Fake, as well as Best Opening Title Television Theme with Thomas Rouch for the adaptation of Jane Harper’s The Survivors.<\/p>\n Winning Most Performed Screen Composer \u2014 Australia for the 11th time were long-time collaborators Adam Gock and Dinesh Wicks for their work on Farmer Wants a Wife, LEGO Masters, MasterChef and Travel Guides.<\/p>\n Jed Kurzel took out his fourth award for Feature Film Score of the Year for the British period action-drama Tornado. Kurzel has previously won the award for Monkey Man, Slow West and Snowtown.<\/p>\n Ayda Akbal was named Emerging Screen Composer of the Year for her distinctive and growing body of work.<\/p>\n Another first-time winner was Finn Clarke for Best Soundtrack Album for The Raftsmen.<\/p>\n Other winners included Iain Grandage and Josh Hogan with Best Music for Children’s Programming for Runt, Helena Czajka for Best Music for a Documentary for Yurlu | Country and Benjamin Speed with Best Music for Unscripted & Reality Television Series for Tony Armstrong’s Eat the Invaders.<\/p>\n Master and Commander composer honoured with Distinguished Services award Christopher Gordon, whose blockbuster scores include Master and Commander, was recognised for his contributions to the Australian screen music industry. (Supplied:\u00a0Twentieth Century Fox Film)<\/p>\n Christopher Gordon, who has composed scores for household-name films like Ladies in Black and Mao’s Last Dancer, was presented the award for Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen.<\/p>\n The award was given in recognition of Gordon’s extraordinary body of work and enduring contribution to the screen music industry.<\/p>\n Director Bruce Beresford, who has worked with Gordon on several films, presented the award on the night.<\/p>\n The night was hosted by actor David Wenham with Mark Coles Smith and Nathalie Morris. A live orchestra performed selections from nominated works, curated by Music Director Erkki Veltheim.<\/p>\n The awards are presented annually by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers to celebrate excellence and innovation in screen composition.<\/p>\n 2025 Screen Music Awards winners and finalistsFeature Film Score of the YearBirthright \u2014 composed by James BrownHow to Make Gravy \u2014 composed by Samuel Dixon. Published by Downtown Music PublishingSpit \u2014 composed by Elliott WheelerWINNER: Tornado \u2014 composed by Jed KurzelMost Performed Screen Composer \u2013 AustraliaWINNER: Adam Gock and Dinesh Wicks for Travel Guides, MasterChef, Farmer Wants A Wife, LEGO MastersMost Performed Screen Composer \u2013 OverseasWINNER: Joff Bush for BlueyBest Opening Title Television ThemeIn Her Nature \u2014 composed by Tammy AriLast Days of the Space Age \u2014 composed by Caitlin Yeo. Published by Universal Music PublishingLast King of the Cross (Season 2) \u2014 composed by Rafael May. Published by Rogue Nation PublishingWINNER: The Survivors \u2014 composed by Thomas Rouch and Cornel Wilczek. Published by Concord Music Publishing ANZBest Original Song Composed for the ScreenWINNER: “Dream On” from How to Make Gravy \u2014 composed by Megan Washington. Published by Origin Music Publishing”Five Walls” from NCIS: Sydney (Season 2 Episode 7) \u2014 composed by Alana Wilkinson. Published by Kobalt Music Publishing obo Lillipilli IP”Warrwurnum” from Journey Home, David Gulpilil \u2014 composed by David Bridie and Yirrmal Marika. published by Mushroom Music”Monsters” from First Moon \u2014 composed by Dominic Cabusi and Bronte Maree O’Neill. Published by Alba Australia Music Publishing obo Alba Blue Music PublishingBest Soundtrack AlbumBluey: Rug Island \u2014 composed by Joff Bush, Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga, Pluto Jonze, Roy Kellaway, Campbell Messer, Lachlan Nicholson, Steve Peach, Lewis Stiles and Yirr\u014ba Gotjiringu Yunupingu. Published by Universal Music Publishing and Sony Music PublishingMoana 2 \u2014 composed by Opetaia Tavita Foa’I and Mark Mancina. Published by Universal Music PublishingThe Order \u2014 composed by Jed Kurzel. Published by Universal Music Publishing and Sony Music PublishingWINNER: The Raftsmen \u2014 composed by Finn ClarkeBest Music for Children’s ProgrammingLEGO Monkie Kid: ‘Harbinger’ \u2014 composed by Dinesh Wicks, Adam Gock, Mitch Stewart, Cassie To, Richard LaBrooy, David Bruggemann, Samuel Marks, David Huxtable, Luna Pan and Anthony Ammar. Published by Cooking Vinyl PublishingPiki Lullaby \u2014 composed by Christine Anu and Rhyan Clapham. Published by Universal Music Publishing and Sony Music PublishingWINNER: Runt \u2014 composed by Iain Grandage and Josh HoganSpooky Files: ‘Maximum Badness’ \u2014 composed by Pascal BabareBest Music for a DocumentaryA Portrait of a Postman \u2014 composed by Dinesh Wicks, Adam Gock, Mitch Stewart, Emma Greenhill, Cassie To, Samuel Marks and Henry BirdDeeper \u2014 composed by Antony Partos. Published by Sonar MusicThe Golden Spurtle \u2014 composed by Simon Bruckard.WINNER: Yurlu | Country \u2014 composed by Helena CzajkaBest Music for a Short FilmNingaloo’s Nursery \u2014 composed by Mara SchwerdtfegerOil & Water \u2014 composed by Hamish Francis and James MountainThe Shirt Off Your Back \u2014 composed by Joel Byrne and Wade Keighran. Published by Gaga MusicWINNER: The Way Home \u2014 composed by Dale Cornelius. Published by Concord Music PublishingBest Music for a Television ComedyBump (Season 5 Episode 1) \u2014 composed by Josie Mann and Jackson Milas. Published by Sonar MusicWINNER: Return to Paradise (Season 1 Episode 1) \u2014 composed by Jackson Milas and Antony Partos. Published by Sonar MusicLast Days of the Space Age (Episode 1) \u2014 composed by Caitlin Yeo. Published by Universal Music PublishingYOLO: Rainbow Trinity (Season 3 Episode 7) \u2014 composed by Brendan Caulfield. Published by Universal\/MCA Music PublishingBest Music for a Television DramaBlack Snow (Season 2 Episode 6) \u2014 composed by Jed Palmer and Ziggy Ramo. Published by Sony Music Publishing and peermusicWINNER: Fake (Season 1 Episode 5) \u2014 composed by Cornel Wilczek and Alex OlijnykFour Years Later (Season 1 Episode 3) \u2014 composed by Isha Ram DasNarrow Road to the Deep North (Season 1 Episode 5) \u2014 composed by Jed KurzelBest Music for Unscripted & Reality Television SeriesWINNER: Eat the Invaders \u2014 composed by Benjamin SpeedMillion Dollar Secret \u2014 composed by Dinesh Wicks, Adam Gock, Bront\u00eb Horder, Mitch Stewart, Cassie To, David Bruggemann, Rory Chenoweth and Adam Sofo. Published by BMGMurder Down Under: Bodies in the Barrel \u2014 composed by Amara Primero, Isabella Lavenuta, Jenna Pratt and Melany Thompson. Published by Cooking Vinyl Publishing and Primechord MusicMuster Dogs \u2014 composed by Mark Walmsley. Published by Universal Music Publishing obo Ambience EntertainmentBest Music for a Video Game or Other Interactive MediaGame music nominees at the 2025 Screen Music Awards<\/a><\/p>\n Hear the four scores nominated for Best Music for a Video Game and a taste of the 2024 winner.<\/p>\n WINNER: Feed the Deep \u2014 composed by Cedar JonesPinball Spire \u2014 composed by Starling TanRebel Moon: The Descent \u2014 composed by David BarberTempopo \u2014 composed by Jeff van DyckBest Music for an AdvertisementFeel New in Sydney \u2014 composed by Lukas Farry and Alejandro Gomez SanchezHBO Max \u2014 composed by Antony Partos. Published by Sonar MusicNodefest 2024 \u2014 composed by Scott Langley. Published by Smith and Western StudiosWINNER: Toyota CH-R Diamond \u2014 composed by Lance Gurisik. 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