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Discography
I have had a few songs played on Australian radio,
but have not yet released any.
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Bio
Peter Mcwhirter ¨C Biography
Talent Development Project Graduate 2007
DOB: 16/10/1989
Style: Contemporary/Rock/Indie
Contact: 0409 034 236
Email: chapters_of_the_rock_monkey@hotmail.com
Website: www.myspace.com/petermcwhirter
Peter McWhirter was one of 9 graduates selected in NSW schools for the Department of
Education's ¡°Talent Development Project¡± in 2007. Peter was also a featured artist in the 2006
Schools Spectacular (Shine) at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Performing his original
composition, Merry Christmas Beetle.
Peter performs a wide range of songs, both originals and covers. Bands that have influenced him
include; Matchbox 20, The Eagles, Crowded House, Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls & Cold Chisel.
Training:
¡ñ NSW Talent Development Project program, 2006/2007
¡ñ Leah Casser Voice productions. (7 Years)
¡ñ Tony Martin Guitar tutor. (7 Years)
Performing Experience:
¡ñ Schools Spectacular 2006
¡ñ Xmas Party¡¯s for 2UE, the Auburn Mayor, and Mr. Pat Farmer 2006.
¡ñ Sydney Kings Game Sydney Entertainment Centre 2006,
¡ñ Australia Day at Sydney Olympic Park 2006,
¡ñ Sophie Delizio Day of Difference Foundation, Parramatta 2006.
¡ñ Relay for life at Bankstown Velodrome 2006.
¡ñ Sir Roden Cutler Medal Dinner at Westin Hotel Sydney 2007.
¡ñ Opening ceremony of the Wheelchair Olympics at Narabeen Sports & Recreation
Centre 2007.
¡ñ The Pork Foundation at the Americas Club in Sydney, 2007
¡ñ Guest artist on the children¡¯s show rollercoaster. 2007
¡ñ Performed live on the Kerri Anne Kennerly show on channel 9
¡ñT.D.P graduation in the Sydney entertainment centre 2007
Awards:
¡ñ 3rd Place and Merit Award Australian Children¡¯s Music Foundation National Song
writing Competition 2006 (Free To Be Me & Back Again)
¡ñ 2nd Place McDonalds Performing Arts Challenge 2006 Open Song writing
(Free To Be Me)
¡ñ2nd Place ¡° ¡° ¡° ¡° 2007 Open Song writing (Humm)
¡ñ 3rd Place Mats/Apra Original Song writing Competition 2006
(Merry Christmas Beetle)
¡ñ Overall Junior Winner Macarthur Country Music Awards 2006
¡ñ Overall Senior Winner Mittagong Muster Music Awards 2007
¡ñ Finalist in the C 91.3 Battle of the Bands as a solo artist
(had to withdraw final due to school spectacular)
¡ñ Top 10 in charts on Triple J Unearthed
¡ñ Top 13 in the Glen Shorrock National Scholarship Awards
¡ñ Placed in many club talent and shopping centre talent quests throughout his career
¡ñ Rotary Youth Exellence Award in Performing Arts, 2007.
¡ñ 3rd in the open vocal C.C.M.A competition in Tamworth 2008
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