Acclaimed actor and Oscar-winner Russell Crowe has today been announced as the host for the 2025 AACTA Awards, set to take place on the Gold Coast next month.
The event will feature a star-studded lineup, with presenters including Henry Cavill, Shane Jacobson, Asher Keddie and Guy Pearce, as the Australian film and television industry celebrates its best achievements.
From AACTAs:
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is thrilled to announce Russell Crowe as the host of the 2025 AACTA Awards Ceremony presented by Foxtel Group.
The event will take place on Friday, 7 February, at the HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast. Crowe will also have the honour of presenting the inaugural AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the iconic music legend Paul Kelly.
Kelly’s music has given depth to many productions over the past four decades and has become a key part of Australian screen culture. From Dumb Things in Young Einstein (1988) through to scoring Jindabyne and Lantana and the film adaptation of his hit song How to Make Gravy (2024), Kelly’s contribution to screen has had a lasting impact.
Paul Kelly said:
“When music and pictures join up in just the right way they both get better. It’s been an honour to be part of that dance.”
Following the success of the BINGE Original Film, How to Make Gravy, Kelly will perform his song of the same name 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-topping hit, Angels.
Robbie Williams expressed his excitement, saying:
“I’m incredibly honoured to be attending and performing at the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast next month.”
“The Better Man movie is something I’m extremely proud of. For this movie to be embraced by the AACTA membership, 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 an unforgettable night!”
Joining this star-studded event will be an impressive lineup 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 Purcell, and Dr George Miller.
AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella said:
“The AACTA Awards are set to be a massive celebration of Australian film & television.”
“There is so much talent in this country, Russell Crowe as a marvellous host, so many fine achievements to salute and music is such a big feature this year – remarkably including two big films and performances, Robbie Williams performs “Angels” from the movie about his life “Better Man” and Paul Kelly performs “How to Make Gravy”, his song that inspired at the movie of the same name.”
Fatty