David McCormack, Custard's legendary frontman, juggles touring with crafting exquisite scores for television and film at Sonar. Dave also scores beautiful music across television and film - as well as being a skilled voice artist with some of the most recognisable chat in the world right now. David's compositions have enhanced shows like Rake and Jack Irish, earning him AGSC accolades.
He's also co-composed for Top End Wedding, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, showcasing his multifaceted talent in the world of sound and music.
His compositions feature across highly awarded projects including Rake S1-5 (2014 AGSC Winner for Best Original Song Composed for Screen with “Don’t Let Go”), BUMP, Last King of the Cross, Troppo, Five Bedrooms S1-4, Jack Irish S1-4 (2021 AGSC Winner for Best Music for a Television Series or Serial), Doctor Doctor S1-5, Seachange, Black Comedy, House Husbands, and Redfern Now. With Sonar’s Antony Partos, Dave also co-composed the hit feature film Top End Wedding which premiered at the legendary Sundance Film Festival.
AWARDS
Screen Music Awards
2021: Screen Music Awards, Best Music for a Television Series or Serial - Jack Irish S3
2014: Screen Music Awards, Best Original Song For The Screen - “Don’t Let Go” from Rake
2013: Screen Music Awards, Best Original Song Composed for the Screen - “Lonely Child” from Redfern Now
2013: Screen Music Awards, Best Music for a TV Series - Redfern Now
2011: Screen Music Awards, Best Music for a Television Series or Serial - Rake
AACTA Awards
2014: AACTA Awards, Best Original Music Score in Television - Redfern Now Series 2
ARIA Awards
1999: ARIA Awards, Best Video - Custard – Girls Like That (Don't Go For Boys Like Us)