Amelia Rooney

Amelia is an autistic composer and writer based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a deep passion for music, film, theatre, and accessible arts. Her debut play, ‘Bimbo’ (2021-2023), received the Holden Street Theatres Fringe Award following its sold-out season in 2023. Amelia’s theatre music credits include ‘Whore’ (2024), ‘Dance Nation’ (2024-2025), and ‘First Love is the Revolution’ (2025). She has also composed for film, with ‘Crush’ (2023) and her first feature film, ‘Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation’ (2024). Amelia is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and a Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) at the Elder Conservatorium University of Adelaide.