Michael Atkinson was born in Ceduna, a town in South Australia. From 1973 to 1987, he was a member of the folk and political music group Redgum.

Afterwards, Michael has continued his solo career as composer. He has completed many film, documentary and television scores, in styles that range from country to traditional jazz, from classical to contemporary rock.

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