HIGH SCORE 2025

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Turn up the volume. Game audio deserves to be heard.

Early Bird tickets are now available for High Score, Australia’s premier game audio conference.

An initiative of the Victorian Government, delivered by Creative Victoria and presented by the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO), High Score is a cornerstone event of Melbourne International Games Week.

Returning in 2025 to its spiritual home at ACMI, the two-day conference will bring together composers, sound designers and game developers for an in-depth exploration of game audio. 

This year’s theme – Turn Up The Volume – champions the idea that game audio deserves to be heard. It highlights the powerful role of music and sound in shaping player experience, from building atmosphere to driving narrative and enhancing gameplay.

The program explores current and emerging trends, including adaptive sound design, interdisciplinary collaboration and the creative processes behind immersive audio. 

Delegates will also gain practical insights into career development, sustainable studio practices and essential business topics such as contracts, tax and funding.  

Blending creativity and industry knowledge, High Score 2025 is a valuable event for professionals, students and people involved or aspiring to work in game audio.

The program features a vibrant mix of inspirational keynotes, technical deep dives and practical sessions, featuring both international leaders and globally recognised local talent.

While the full speaker lineup will be announced soon, delegates can look forward to appearances by top Victorian studios including League of Geeks, Spoonful of Wonder and Sub Zero Sound. Rising composer Sarah Wolfe will also share her work on Mystiques: Haunted Antiques and Don’t Stop, Girlypop!

Renowned Australian game composers including Montaigne, Belinda Coomes and Samantha van der Sluis credit High Score with building lasting industry connections after speaking at the conference last year.

High Score 2025 – game audio, louder than ever.

High Score – Game Audio Conference

4 – 5 October 2025

ACMI, Fed Square, Melbourne

Part of Melbourne International Games Week

Tickets

$130 Early Bird (until allocation exhausted)

$180 Full

$95 Concession 

$50 Live stream

Travel Bursary 

Regional and interstate delegates are encouraged to apply for a travel bursary. Expressions of interest are now open and will close on August 29th 2025. Apply here.

Supporters

High Score is a Victorian Government initiative presented by the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) as a cornerstone event of Melbourne International Games Week. 

High Score 2025 is supported by Creative Victoria, Music Australia, APRA AMCOS, FMOD, venue partner ACMI and has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.