The Avalanches To Feature In King Kong Musical

Some of the world's leading contemporary artists - including Australia's own The Avalanches- will lend the their songwriting talents to the new stage musical King Kong.

Currently in development with plans to premiere in Melbourne next year, the Global Creatures production will feature musical direction from from renowned composer and arranger Marius de Vries (Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet). He'll be working with music from The Avalanches as well as Sarah McLachlan, Justice, Robert Del Naja from Massive Attack and Guy Garvey from Elbow.

Modular boss Stephen Pavlovic is consulting for the show.

Carmen Pavlovic, CEO of Global Creatures - and sibling of Stephen - said that, “I am so excited to have such distinctive and original artists joining us on this musical adventure – they represent our original vision for a score that would travel through genre and time in a way that is contemporary and, I hope, redefining.”

King Kong will premiere 15 June 2013 for an exclusive run at Regent Theatre in Melbourne.