HR King

HR King was born in Sydney, Australia. He was first taught performance by Ms Annie Swann, then lived for a number of years in NY, and continued at Uta Hagen's HB Studio for music and acting.
He mostly writes songs about the human condition. He writes about the trials of relationships. He writes about people coming to a higher level of self awareness, and becoming the better for it. Whether its about finding out that they were dominated by their ego, or if having a partner was just an excuse for not being alone, or even to realise their potential and push themselves to the limit.
HR King performs as a solo singer throughout Sydney. He co-produced his own shows, Free Again, Shades of Blue, and Writings on the Wall, and has been influenced by many great performers of the past and the present such as, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Prince, Donny Hathaway, Kurt Elling, Neyo, Timbaland, Rhianna, Beyonce, Nancy Wilson, and Sarah Vaughn.
He completed acting studies at HB Studio, and has performed in a number of theatre productions including Edmond by David Mamet, Mountain Language by Harold Pinter, and Pentecost by David Edgar. He played guest roles in the Australian TV series Water Rats and Heartbreak High. His latest cameo acting role is in Serhat Caradee's new Australian film 'Cedar Boys', opposite Rachael Taylor. 'Cedar Boys' is set to be released in early 2009.
• Winner of the Perisher LAUNCH YOUR BAND Australian Music Competition in 2009
• Winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award for The Great American Song Contest in 2008
• Top ten finalist for the Pop Category at The 2008 Music Oz Awards
• Nominated for Best International Artist at The IE Music Awards in 2008
• Honorable mention for Highest Quality Songs at The Billboard World Song Contest in 2008
• Semi-finalist in The 2008 UK Song Writing Contest
• Nominated for Best Pop Song at The 17th Annual LA Music Awards
• 'Glamour Baby' remix and 'Music For The People' featured in new Australian Film Cedar Boys