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Dean Johnston

Dean Johnston - The Wild Side

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Talented Singer/Songwriter/ Musician/ Multi Award Winner Dean Johnston made his mark in Tamworth with a spot on the "Young Stars" at the "Pub". Performances with the "Future Stars" at LBS Records, Special Guest Artist for Col Finley at the Services Club, Special Guest at West Diggers after presenting the Award for "Best Bush Ballad" to Graham Rodgers at the ACMLA Awards.
He has performed with Artist such as Col Finley, Adam Harvey, Tracy Coster, Catherine Britt, Rob Wilson, Ian Betridge, Smokey Dawson, Lorrie Minson, Nikki Gillis, Brooke Leal, Donella Plane, Rob Breeze, Kirsty Lee Akers, Sharnee Fenwick, Jessica Bell, Bill Chambers, Staye, Amos Morris, Aaron Bolton, Southbound, Friends in Low Places, Hank Sasaki, Cyclone Tracey & The Hurricanes (WA), Kingsley Day, Angela Haden, Kerry Kennedy & Double Barrels
Performed a Duo with Adam Harvey at Mingara/Central Coast, Tuggerah RSL/Christmas Carol's.
Opened up Sandy Hollow B & S Ball for Sunny Cowgirls & Col Finley in 2006
Opened up the Rodeo at NAB Arena Sydney Royal Easter Show 2007
Guest Artist for Telstra at Royal Easter Show Sydney 2007
He started Singing & Drumming at the age of 4 years playing at Hundreds of Venues all over NSW, QLD and WA. While Winning many Talent Quest's in Vocal, Instrumental & Songwriting.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THIS YOUNG MAN AT JUST 19 yrs:
Winner of Mud Bulls & Music (Senior Section and Overall) 2006 & Guest Artist for 2007 Jimna/ Kilcoy Queensland
Dean entered "Battle of the Bands" winning Second 2007 and Third in 2006 with his lead player Steve McCauley winning the Tomkins Lead Guitar
Semi Finalist International Songwriting Competition Nashville 2007
Winner of Gloucester Songwriters Award NSW (with Original song "Life of the Out-back")
Finalist in ABC Music Awards for Original Music & People's Choice Awards
Winner (1st Runner up) APRA/AMCOS Songwriter Award for Mats' 2006
Semi Finalist Search for a Star 2006
Telstra Road to Tamworth Heat Winner & Finalist 2006
Winner Junior Songwriter (1st place) Boyup Brook WA 2006
Performed in Albany, Boyup Brook, WA 2006
Winner Gifted & Talented Program 2001 Maitland
3rd HVCMA Instrumental 2002
Winner Parks Open Instrumental 2002
1st Junior Duo with Sharnee Fenwick 2002
Award Duo HVCMA 2003
Award Gospel Duo HVCMA 2003
Winner Open Instrumental Manilla 2003
Open Country Duo 2004 Mendooran
Maton Talent Search Winner (Country Rock) 2004
Mendooran Country Rock winner 2004
1st Place Heat Winner/Final & Overall Loco Tamworth 2004
1st Place Heat Winner/Final & Overall Loco Tamworth 2005
Winner Gloucester Songwriter 2003
Winner Audition for Hey Hey its Country Wallsend
Winner Canley Vale RSL Under 18's (Singer of the Year)
1st place State Champion Martial Art's NSW
1st place (Vocalist) Ettalong Beach Hotel
Heat Winner with Kirsty Lee Akers (Ettalong Beach) Hotel
Heat Winner Lake Munmorah
Heat Winner Mats' Awards 2006
Area Finalist MATS Awards 2006
Junior Vocal HVCMA 2006
Junior Vocal HVCMA 2006
Support Act for the Amazing Felicity Urquhart 2007
Support Act for Col Finley 2007
Filmed for the Sydney Weekender Program Port Stephens (Nelson Bay) 2007
Guest Artist for Telstra Road to Tamworth Winners on Parade
Guest Artist for Australia's Biggest Convoy
Morpeth Medicine Ride
Horse Shoe Bend Round-up Hexham
Dean & Band Show (Christmas in July) Mayfield RSL & many more
Sea Breeze Hotel Nelson Bay 2007 – with comment's from staff that Dean & his band were the best that has ever performed there

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Member Since: 3/2/2007
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My Influences are Adam Harvey, Garth Brooks, Col Finley & Allan Jackson!!

They have great passion for there Music. Write from the heart & take time out to help up-coming Young Artist's in the Business.
Sounds Like: Dean Johnston with a Deep Timbered Voice way beyond his years!!!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

LIVE AT LIZOTTES - TONIGHT

REVERB PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL A la carte + specials available  $12.50 pp Ala carte menu available  $12.50 pp THIS WEEKS RISING STAR LINE UP :1.Tammy Ingram 2.DEAN JOHNSTON3.Phil Edgely4.Chi...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:22:00 PST

NEW YEARS EVE GIG

Hey Everyone, I will be performing at Gresford Bowling Club on 31 December 2007 starting 8pm-1am. Performing also Hanna Brooker. Come along for a great night of Country Rock!! Look forward to se...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:11:00 PST

FINALIST in GOLD MEDALLION AWARDS

Hi Again I have been nominated for a Gold Medallion Award to be held at Hexham Bowling Club on the 24th November 2007. I am very honored indeed to have two great opportunities to futher my career, so ...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:44:00 PST

TOYOTA STAR MAKER FINALIST

Hi Everyone!! "Wow" what a great opportunity to be a finalist in Star Maker, I will do my best to win. This is a once in a life time chance and one that I am looking forward to: So if your i...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:24:00 PST

FINALIST IN ABC MUSIC AWARDS NEWCASTLE

Hi everyone, I am very happy to be in the finals of the ABC music awards for my original songs. I was lucky enough to get two in the finals and a third in the semi's. I am looking forward to the 19 Se...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:19:00 PST

Love what I do

 Hi Guys & Girls, Just thought I would catch up with every-one to see how you are all going !!! drop me a line would like to hear from you . Cheers Deano...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:21:00 PST

Deano to be filmed on Sydney Weekender Program

Hi Guys & Gals I will be filmed on Sydney Weekender Program 25th May & it will go to air on 2nd June so keep a look out !!! Cheers Deano  ...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Mon, 21 May 2007 08:17:00 PST

Australia's Biggest Convoy with Col Finley & Dean Johnston + many more Artist's

Hi Guy's & Gal's I will be performing on the 10th November at Wagga Wagga after Australia's Biggest Convoy drive from Castle Hill to Wagga Wagga in a fundraising effort for the Drought ...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Sat, 19 May 2007 05:31:00 PST

Support Act for Felicity Urquhart

Hey Everyone !! Hope all is well, I am going to be support act for Felicity Urquhart on the 21st of September 8pm start @ Blacktown RSL so if you are in the Area or want a great night out come along &...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Sat, 12 May 2007 06:52:00 PST

Great Country Music & fun with Col Finley & Friends

Hey everyone,  I had a fantastic time on Friday night I was guest artist for Col Finley at Blacktown RSL & also celebrated my brothers birthday with mum, my sister Cassie, girl friend Emma &a...
Posted by Dean Johnston on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:18:00 PST