As the only dedicated hub for professional screen composers in Australia, the AGSC is the central point for the Australian screen composition community. The AGSC provides information, resources, advocacy and support for its members, addresses important industry topics through its regular newsletters, and organises member events and social gatherings.
In support of a strong, sustainable and resilient Australian screen music industry, the AGSC advocates for the rights of composers. Current advocacy work includes composer ownership of copyright and publishing, and commensurate compensation for music commissioned, while continuing to function as a support network to its members engaged in screen music.
As a representative body for the screen music community, we are here to help all composers regardless of their level of experience and support the continued sustainability of screen composition for our diverse and talented member community.
For more information, see our Publishing, Copyright and Licensing, and Royalties resource pages as well as our Frequently Asked Questions and list of Do’s and Don’ts. Click through to read more about us and our full list of AGSC principles and objectives.
AGSC Latest News
Press Release | Announcement of the Western Sydney Composer Placement Attachment Recipient
Australian Guild of Screen Composers
Press release
31 May 2024
NODIRA ISLAM SELECTED FOR WESTERN SYDNEY COMPOSER PLACEMENT
With financial support …
Press Release: Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce and WIFT Australia Announce ElevateUs Mentorship Program
Australian Guild of Screen Composers
Press release
22 December 2023
Press Release: Winners of the Johnny Dennis Music Awards Announced
Australian Guild of Screen Composers
Press release
19 December 2023
Winners of the Johnny Dennis Music Awards …
Opportunity: NATSIMO 2023 Screen Composer Intensive
Application Deadline: 20 January 2023
More information: NATSIMO Screen Composers Intensive program
Application Form: Expressions of …
Opportunity: Australia Council 2023 GDC Travel Bursuries
Application Deadline: 16 January 2023
More information: 2023 Game Developers Conference (San Francisco)
Application Form: Travel …
The AGSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waters on which we create our work and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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