Dinesh Wicks

Dinesh 'Wicks' Wickremeratne (born 26 November 1974)[1] is a Sri Lankan born, Australian composer/songwriter and music producer.[2][3]

Dinesh Wicks
Born
Dinesh Wickremeratne

26 November 1974
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalityAustralian
OccupationComposer, Music Entrepreneur
Years active1992—present
Known forCinematic Score
Notable work
Masterchef, Shark Tank, Family Feud, Sea Patrol

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

Filmography

Films

Television

References
  1. "Dinesh Wicks, The DA's Office". Sync Summit. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  2. "2015 Winners – Screen Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  3. Zuel, Bernard (10 November 2014). "Award High Note for The DA's Office Duo MasterChef Music". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  4. "2011 Winners – Screen Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  5. "Nominations > Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  6. "2012 Winners – Screen Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  7. "Nominations > Most Performed Screen Composer – Australia". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  8. "Adam Gock and Dinesh Wicks to receive International Achievement Award. Presenters and Performances Announced!". APRA AMCOS. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  9. "ASCAP Honors Top Film and TV Music Composers at 28th Annual Awards Celebration". ASCAP. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  10. "ASCAP Top Television Series 2013". ASCAP. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
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