Derek J Turner :: music

Biography

March 2011 "Net success boots bands" article in Sutherland Shire Leader
August 2010 "A singer's return" article in Sutherland Shire Leader
July 2010 Released HD music videos for "SAND IN MY PANTS" & "WAITING" played on ABC Rage




March 2010 Interviewed in Sutherland Shire Leader about recording sessions for PORTfest 09 winner Dylan Wright : Young Singer Grows His Hair For Charity
 

August 2009


 

June 2009 "The Sand Dancers" project
Released music video for "REEL YOU IN" through Youtube & Channel V's CHannel U programme .
Featured on Channel 9's TODAY show.
Arranged 1 off T-shirt sponsorship for the NCSLSC R&R Girls with Original Surf Co. Cronulla.
Arranged endorsements for the NCSLSC R&R Girls with Le Tan, Hive Swimwear, Elastoplast, &
Neverfail bottled Springwater


April 2009 Article in Sutherland Shire Leader
"Gymea's New Digital Maestro"    

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2009 Filmed, editted, produced & released first music video for "Helpless Heart" through Youtube.com, &
Channel V's CHannel U programme

 

2006-2008 "Surf Rd" Covers group
Perform guitar, programme & record backing tracks

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2006 Completed Beginners & Competent Courses with Australian Wrestling Federation
2005-2006 "Diva City Rhythm" band
Perform lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals.   
2005 Composed, recorded & compiled music for Matricale Productions "Fortrust Corporate Video Presentation"
2005 Responsible Service of Alcohol - Statement of Attainment
2005 "The Sound Stash" online MP3 store launched for Quarterpipe Records
2004-2005 Composed & produced instrumental "Insekt Killah" for short film "When It Rains It Pours', commisioned by

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Screenpresence, entered in Tropfest Film Festival.
2004-2005 5 pieces of original music featured in Sam J Firth's short film "The Decision" for Tropfest Film Festival.
2004 "Quarterpipe Records" recording label launched.

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2003

“Searching For Knowledge” documentary film, by David Ireland 

Contribution : Co-write music for “Searching For Knowledge” theme song
Perform guitar part for “S.F.K” recorded at A-Sharp Recording Studios
Featured in film performing song, shown on Channel 9.


2003-2004 Business Management - Petersham & Gymea Institutes of TAFE
2001     HTML Fundamentals - Certificate of Course Completion - Certified Internet Webmaster
2000-2002

Throwdown” band (Independent) 

Perform lead and rhythm guitar, backing (& 1 x lead) vocals.      

Co-write music & lyrics. (APRA registered)

Touring: Perth, Bunbury, Margaret River, Canberra, Sunshine coast x 2, Goldcoast, Foster, Brisbane x 2, Newcastle x 2
Recording: lead and rhythm guitar, backing (&1 x lead) vocals for “Foot-To-The-Floor-Hardcore: Drive It Like You Stole It” CD.
Gain permission for sound bite from “Puberty Blues” movie to be included on CD.
Source session musician for CD recording
Arrange sponsorship deals for band with Julbo Eyewear, Watercooled shoes, & ViG’s (energy food).
Arranged for Throwdown recordings to be included on Compilation CD’s
Arrange photo session and write copy for feature article in Leader Newspaper
Model Normal Clothing in photo shoot for various Surfing magazines.

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2000 Marketing - Module of Certificate IV in Small Business Management
1999 Desktop Publishing Fundamentals, PageMaker - Statement of Attainment - Gymea Institute of TAFE
1997-1998 Primordial” band (groove / thrash metal with a non-metal look). Perform lead and rhythm guitar, supporting vocals. Recording: lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, supporting vocals for “Nullified” Demo, & self-titled CD
Perform lead and rhythm guitar, supporting vocals
Recording: lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, supporting vocals for “Nullified” Demo, & self-titled CD

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1994 Computer Spreadsheets (MS Excel) and Databases - Statement of Attainment - Gymea Institute of TAFE
1994 Computers - A First Course - Statement of Attainment - Gymea Institute of TAFE
1993-1994 Eulogy” band (death metal / grindcore)    Touring: Melbourne x 2, Geelong, Brisbane    
Touring: Melbourne x 2, Geelong, Brisbane
Recording: lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, shared lead vocals for "Permanent Disfiguremkent" demo

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1993         Pen & ink drawing used as CD disk artwork for “This Thing” music CD
1992    Completed 2 terms of study at Leila Hayes Drama Studio
1988 - 1989 Certificate in Fine Arts (including Colour Theory, Photography) St George Institute of TAFE
1986   HSC Art Major Works included in “Arts Express” national touring exhibition (drawings depicting youths from 80's heavy metal culture)
1985    Extra in Rose Tattoo music video “Got To Get It Right”  
1974 - 1976   Learnt to play Lennon McCartney songs on an organ with bass foot pedals
1968   Born August 21st in Macksville, NSW, Australia, son of Keith & Annice Turner
 

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