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VMDO presents

High Score: Game Audio Conference

Game Audio Conference

Unclassified (18+)
Conference

Tickets

Early Bird

$130

Full

$180

Concession

$95

ACMI Member

$160

When

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Oct

Turn up the volume with High Score – Australia’s premier game audio conference, unpacking the integral relationship between composition, sound design and video game development.

Over two days, High Score unites creatives across music and game development, exploring how evocative scores and innovative audio systems can enhance the player experience.

The conference features a lineup of industry leaders offering perspectives and practical knowledge through keynote sessions, expert talks, panels and masterclasses. From interactive soundscapes to narrative-driven scores and the technical craft behind game audio, High Score offers attendees a deep dive into the dynamic realm of sound in games.

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.

Rating

Unclassified (18+)

4 - 5 Oct 2025

Australia’s premier game audio conference.

Where

Conference
Cinema 1, Level 2
ACMI, Fed Square

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Melbourne International Games Week 2025

Sat 4 – Sun 12 Oct 2025

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