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Spotlight on Jed Kurzel

Listen now to the spotlight on HLA composer Jed Kurzel now via ABC Classic Radio.
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Justin Kurzel’s ‘NITRAM’ a leading contender at 2021 AACTAs

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Justin Kurzel’s ‘NITRAM’ slated for September 30 cinema release

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Justin Kurzel’s ‘NITRAM’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival

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Justin Kurzel’s ‘NITRAM’ selected for 2021 Cannes Film Festival

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The making of ‘TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG’

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Things I Know to Be True @ Belvoir

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Jed Kurzel: World Soundtrack Award Nominee

Jed Kurzel’s score for Alien: Covenant has been nominated for Best Score in the World Soundtrack Awards. This award is in the public choice section – you can vote for Jed here.
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Jed Kurzel wins Best Score at the NZ Film Awards

Congratulations to composer Jed Kurzel who has won the Bigpop Studios Best Score Award for SLOW WEST at the NZ Film Awards! See the full list of recipients here
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Alan John wins at the APRA Screen Music Awards

Congratulations to composer Alan John whose music for the ABC miniseries The Beautiful Lie, won the award for best music for a miniseries or telemovie in this year’s APRA Screen Music Awards.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JED KURZEL FOR WINNING THE FEATURE FILM SCORE OF THE YEAR FOR HIS WORK ON SLOW WEST AT THE SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS

Congratulations to composer Jed Kurzel, who has won the award for Feature Film Score of the Year for his work on SLOW WEST at the Screen Music Awards. It’s Jed’s second win in the category, following his 2011 award for his SNOWTOWN score.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JED KURZEL FOR HIS 2015 SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATION!

Congratulations to composer Jed Kurzel who is nominated for Feature Film Score of the Year for SLOW WEST in the 2015 Screen Music Awards! See the full list of nominees here.
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A GREAT INTERVIEW WITH MACBETH COMPOSER JED KURZEL

A great interview with composer Jed Kurzel on why MACBETH echoes SNOWTOWN and how the score was almost electronic. Read more here.
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MACBETH OPENS IN CINEMAS TODAY! FEATURING THE HLA TRIFECTA OF DIRECTOR JUSTIN KURZEL, COMPOSER JED KURZEL AND DESIGNER FIONA CROMBIE.

Director Justin Kurzel on death, grief, madness and the moment when he nearly lost Marion Cotillard in a Scottish bog. Read on here.
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KURZEL BROTHERS TEAM UP FOR DARK COMEDY

Director Justin Kurzel is to re-team with his brother, acclaimed composer Jed Kurzel, on the latter’s directorial debut Ivan Lendl Never Learnt to Volley, which is attracting finance in Cannes. Find out more here.
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THE OFFICIAL SELECTION ROSTER FOR THE 68TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING JUSTIN KURZEL’S MACBETH

The Official Selection roster for the 68th Cannes Film Festival has been announced, including MACBETH directed by Justin Kurzel, composed by Jed Kurzel and production design by Fiona Crombie. Read all about the Official Selection here
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The Nick Enright Songbook Available Now!

The great Australian musical theatre lyricist, Nick Enright has been immortalised by the release of his new songbook, with 50 of his most beloved songs and lyrics. Read morehere.
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THE BABADOOK SHINES FOR IFC MIDNIGHT

Music by Jed Kurzel and production design by Alex Holmes in American horror film, ‘The Babadook’ has paid off ranking as the most successful title ever for the US distributor, IFC Midnight. Read more here.
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THE BABADOOK NOMINATED FOR BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARD

Australia’s latest horror film THE BABADOOK has just been nominated for Best International Independent Film for the upcoming British Independent Film Awards. Featuring music composed by Jed Kurzel, and production design by Alex Holmes, the film has continued building momentum as it gains popularity around the globe. To view the full list of nominees click HERE.
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MORE GREAT REVIEWS FOR THE BABADOOK UK RELEASE

Fantastic reviews have flooded in since the recent release of horror film THE BABADOOK in the UK. With composer Jed Kuzel’s eery underscore, and Alex Holmes’ outstanding production design, the film has gained worldwide attention for its chilling story-telling. Read some recent UK reviews below: MTV 5 Stars The Guardian 4 Stars Cine-Vue 4 Stars The Daily Telegraph 4 Stars HMV Five Reasons You’ll Love The Babadook
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THE BABADOOK IS RELEASED IN CINEMAS TODAY!

The Babadook is released in cinemas today! Production Design by Alex Holmes along with Jed Kurzel mastering the score. To see what Margaret and David have to say on ABC’s At The Movies – click HERE.
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ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY

OPENING TONIGHT Once in Royal David’s City opens this evening at Belvoir St Theatre, with HLA client Alan John composing the beautiful music.
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