Mark Seymour
Singer–Songwriter, ARIA Hall of Fame Artist, Author & Composer
Mark Seymour is internationally regarded as one of Australia’s finest singer–songwriters. From the iconic anthems of Hunters & Collectors to a deeply respected solo career, his work continues to resonate with intensity, honesty and emotional depth.
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Mark Seymour is internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished and influential singer–songwriters. Rising to prominence as the lead singer and principal songwriter of Hunters & Collectors, Mark became a defining voice of Australian rock throughout the 1980s and 1990s, earning enduring cult status both at home and abroad.
Hunters & Collectors toured extensively around the world, forging a reputation as a formidable live act — a rollicking eight-piece ensemble featuring industrial percussion, atonal synthesisers, thunderous bass and a brass section so powerful it became famously known as the Horns of Contempt. Their 1985 album Human Frailty stands as one of the most important and enduring Australian records of the decade, with its songs continuing to form the backbone of the band’s live performances right through to their retirement in 1998.
After nearly two decades at the helm of one of Australia’s most successful bands, Mark made the courageous decision in 1998 to step away from Hunters & Collectors and embark on a solo career. Stripped back to voice and acoustic guitar, he discovered a renewed intensity and vulnerability in his songwriting and performance — a creative rebirth that would define his next chapter.
Mark’s subsequent five solo albums have each enjoyed strong critical and commercial success, retaining the raw emotional power of Human Frailty while showcasing an evolving maturity and lyrical depth. His solo work has cemented his reputation as an artist unafraid to take risks and continually challenge himself creatively.
Beyond music, Mark has composed film scores, written and performed music for theatrical productions, and appeared as an actor. In 2007, he published his novel Thirteen Tonne Theory, a compelling collection of stories, observations and reflections drawn from his 18 years with Hunters & Collectors and his life as a solo artist.
A passionate and commanding vocalist, Mark Seymour continues to attract devoted audiences. His songwriting remains ever-evolving — producing songs that linger, resonate and permeate the listener’s consciousness long after the final note.
Mark Seymour’s legacy is that of an artist who has consistently combined intensity with intelligence, and poetry with power — securing his place as one of Australia’s great musical storytellers.
