The 2025 AACTA Awards, presented by Foxtel Group, will see Russell Crowe take centre stage as host, promising a night packed with glamour and celebration. The event, set for Friday, 7 February at HOTA on the Gold Coast, will honour the best in Australian screen talent and feature some of the industry’s biggest names.
Crowe will present the inaugural AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution to music legend Paul Kelly, whose work has left an indelible mark on Australian screen culture. Kelly will also perform his iconic How to Make Gravy, fresh off the success of the BINGE Original film inspired by the song.
Paul Kelly
Adding to the excitement, British pop superstar Robbie Williams will light up the stage with Angels. His biopic Better Man has secured a record-breaking 16 AACTA nominations, cementing its place as a festival highlight.
The ceremony’s guest list is a who’s who of Australian and international stars, including Henry Cavill, Kitty Flanagan, Guy Pearce, Teresa Palmer, Asher Keddie, and many more. The event will air live on Channel 10 at 7.30 pm AEDT, with an extended broadcast available on BINGE and Foxtel.
Damian Trewhella, AACTA CEO, said, “”his year’s AACTA Awards will be a spectacular celebration of Australian film and television, with Russell Crowe leading the charge and incredible musical performances from Paul Kelly and Robbie Williams. It’s an event not to be missed.”
AACTA Festival Highlights
The AACTA Awards are part of the five-day AACTA Festival, running from 5–9 February. The festival will feature exclusive panels, workshops, and events, including:
• In Conversation with George Miller and the Talk to Me directors.
• Teresa Palmer’s sneak peek of The Last Anniversary.
• A celebration of How to Make Gravy featuring Paul Kelly, Meg Washington, and Brendan Maclean.
• Robbie Williams biopic deep dive with director Michael Gracey.
For industry hopefuls, the Screen Careers Expo will return on 8 February, offering a gateway into the entertainment world.
Upcoming Key Dates:
• AACTA Awards Industry Gala: 5 February 2025
• AACTA Awards Ceremony: 7 February 2025
• AACTA Festival: 5–9 February 2025
Tickets are on sale now for both the awards and the festival. Visit aactafestival.com for more information.
Pictured: Russell Crowe