RUSSELL CROWE is announced as host of the 2025 AACTA Awards

Acclaimed actor and Oscar winner Russell Crowe was today announced as host of the 2025 AACTA Awards, scheduled to take place on the Gold Coast next month.

The event will feature a star-studded line-up with presenters including Henry Cavill, Shane Jacobson, Asher Keddie and Guy Pearce as the Australian film and television industry celebrates its finest.

From AACTAs:

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The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is pleased to announce this Russell Crowe as host of the 2025 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group.

The event will take place on Friday February 7th at HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast. Crowe will also have the honor of presenting the inaugural AACTA Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Iconic Music Legend Paul Kelly.

Kelly’s music has added depth to many productions over the last four decades and has become an important part of Australian film culture. Out of Stupid Things in Young Einstein (1988) right up to the rating Jindabyne And Lantana and the film adaptation of his hit How to Make Gravy (2024), Kelly’s contribution to the screen had a lasting impact.

Paul Kelly said:

“When music and images fit together just right, both become better. It was an honor to be part of this dance.”

After the success of the BINGE Original film, How to Make Gravy, Kelly will perform his eponymous song on stage during the AACTA ceremony. From one music legend to another, British sensation Robbie Williams will also take to the AACTA stage to perform his chart-topper “Angels.”

Robbie Williams expressed his excitement and said:

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“It is a great honor to be attending and performing at the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast next month.”

“The Better Man film is something I’m very proud of. The fact that this film has been accepted by AACTA members with a record-breaking 16 AACTA Award nominations is a very special moment for me.”

“I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone down under soon – it’s going to be a night to remember!”

This star-studded event will feature an impressive line-up of presenters including Henry Cavill, Kitty Flanagan, Aaron Chen, Sophie Monk, Sam Pang, Kate Mulvany, Guy Pearce, Anne Edmonds, Aisha Dee, Alycia Debnam Carey, David Wenham, Asher Keddie, Teresa Palmer, Stephen Curry, Ed Kavalee, Lisa McCune, Tom Gleeson, Catherine Laga’aia, Shane Jacobson, Catherine Martin, Guy Montgomery, Mel Tracina, Tim McDonald, Richard Wilkins, Leah PurcellAnd Dr. George Miller.

Damian Trewhella, CEO of AACTA, said:

“The AACTA Awards will be a major celebration of Australian film and television.”

“There is so much talent in this country, Russell Crowe as a wonderful host, so many great performances to be recognized and music is such a big highlight this year – notably with two major films and performances, Robbie Williams playing ‘Angels ” from the film about his life “Better Man” and Paul Kelly sings “How to Make Gravy”, his song that inspired the film of the same name.”

The 2025 AACTA Awards will be broadcast in Australia on Friday 7 February at 7:30pm AEDT on Channel 10. A special extended broadcast of the AACTA Awards, including all awards from the ceremony, will be available on BINGE and Foxtel (Famous and Available On Demand) from 7:30pm on Saturday 8 February.

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