Australian composers asked to fix AI-generated music for adverts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 20:31 · Archive

Australian film composers say advertising companies are asking them to recreate or improve AI-generated soundtracks.

Film and television composers in Australia report being asked by major advertising brands to recreate music generated by artificial intelligence or to improve AI tracks to sound more human. Antony Partos, co-founder of Sydney studio Sonar Music and composer of the Disney+ series The Artful Dodger, says clients have presented AI-generated tracks they like and then asked him to copy them for use in commercials. The companies involved include fast food outlets and streaming platforms, though Partos declined to name them.

Partos expressed concern about the practice, saying composers risk legitimising AI soundtracks that may have been created using illegally harvested copyright material. "I feel utterly appalled and dismayed that it's come to this," he said. Cornel Wilczek, vice president of the Australian Guild of Screen Composers, reported that the majority of calls he received last year were requests to fix AI-generated tracks. Wilczek shut down his Melbourne studio Electric Dreams in 2025 and laid off seven staff after advertising work dried up, citing the growth of AI music programs like Suno and shrinking budgets in the post-pandemic economy.

How it is being reported

• Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI musicOne of Australia's most awarded film composers says he has been asked to recreate AI-generated soundtracks, and "fix up" music made using the technology.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 20:01
• Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI musicOne of Australia's most awarded film composers says he has been asked to recreate AI-generated soundtracks, and "fix up" music made using the technology.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 20:01

In this story: Antony Partos · Cornel Wilczek · Sonar Music · Australian Guild of Screen Composers · Electric Dreams · Australia

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