Dinesh Wicks
Dinesh Wicks | |
|---|---|
| Dinesh Wicks Dinesh Wicks | |
| Born | Dinesh Wickremeratne 26 November 1974 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Music Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Known for | Cinematic Score |
| Notable work | Masterchef, Shark Tank, Family Feud, Sea Patrol |
Dinesh 'Wicks' Wickremeratne (born 26 November 1974)[1] is a Sri Lankan born, Australian composer/songwriter and music producer.[2][3]
Biography
Wicks was born in Sri Lanka in 1974, moving to Sydney Australia with his parents in 1976.[1]
His professional musical career started as a pop and dance music producer, writer and remixer, working with acts such as Darren Hayes (Savage Garden), Jon Stevens, Bliss Inc, Steve "Silk" Hurley (as Wicked Peach) and Scandal'us (the winners of Australian Popstars in 2001).
Dinesh Wicks is a three-time winner and six-time nominee at the APRA Music Awards, nominated each year since 2010 for 'Most Performed Composer - Australia', winning the award in 2011,[4][5] 2012[6][7] and 2015.[2]
In 2014 he received APRA’s 'International Achievement Award 2014'.[8]
He has also twice won the ASCAP award for 'Top TV Series', in 2012 and 2013.[9][10]
In 2006 Wicks co-founded, together with Adam Gock, The DA’s Office, a music Production House specialising in music for screen.[3]
Dinesh Wicks is most widely known for his work on such shows as Masterchef Australia, Sea Patrol, The Biggest Loser, Once Upon a Time and Masterchef USA.[3]
Discography
- Scandal'us - "Make Me Crazy", "Bewitch" - writer
- Jon Stevens - Ain't No Life For The Faint Hearted - writer, producer
- Darren Hayes - "Crush (1980 Me)" - remix production
- Bliss Inc - "Faith" - writer, producer
- Steve "Silk" Hurley - "The Word is Love (Say The Word)" - remix production - Wicked Peach Remix
- Byron Stingily - "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" - remix production - Wicked Peach remix
- Lonnie Gordon - "Everybody’s Talking At Me" - production
Filmography
Films
- The Final Winter (2007)
Television
- Family Feud (2014–present)
- Recipe to Riches (Series 1–2) (2013–2014)
- MasterChef Australia (Series 1–6) (2009–14)
- MasterChef Junior (Series 1) (2014)
- MasterChef Australia: The Professionals (2013)
- Junior MasterChef Australia (Series 1–2) (2010–11)
- MasterChef US (series 1–5) (2010–14)
- Beauty and the Geek Australia (series 3) (2013)
- Sea Patrol (Series 1–5) (2007–11)
- The Apprentice Australia (Series 1) (2009)
- Dating in the Dark Australia (Series 1–2) (2010; 2012)
- Famer Wants a Wife (Series 5) ( 2010)
- Iron Chef Australia (2010)
- Shark Tank (2015)
- Gogglebox (series 1–2) (2015–present)
- The Big Adventure (2014)
- Living with the Enemy (2014)
- The Face (2014)
- The Strip (2008)
- Minute to Win It (2010)
- The Boss Is Coming to Dinner (2010)
- The One (Series 2) (2011)
- The Renovators (2011)
- The Celebrity Apprentice Australia (Series 1–3) (2011–13)
- The Biggest Loser Australia: Families (Series 6) (2011)
- The Biggest Loser Australia: Singles (Series 7) (2012)
- The Biggest Loser Australia: The Next Generation (Series 8) (2013)
- The Biggest Loser UK (Series 4) (2011)
- The Resort (2004)
- Romeo and Juliet: A Monkey's Tale (2006)
- Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta (2012)
- Anh Does Vietnam (2012)
- Anh Does Britain (2013)
- Tabatha Takes Over (Series 5) (2013)
- Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl (2014)
References
- ^ a b "Dinesh Wicks, The DA's Office". Sync Summit. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ a b "2015 Winners – Screen Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ a b c Zuel, Bernard (10 November 2014). "Award High Note for The DA's Office Duo MasterChef Music". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "2011 Winners – Screen Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Nominations > Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "2012 Winners – Screen Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Nominations > Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Adam Gock and Dinesh Wicks to receive International Achievement Award. Presenters and Performances Announced!". APRA AMCOS. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "ASCAP Honors Top Film and TV Music Composers at 28th Annual Awards Celebration". ASCAP. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "ASCAP Top Television Series 2013". ASCAP. Retrieved 23 February 2016.