Paul Lancaster Wiltshire (born 25 July 1970) is an Australian

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Early life

Wiltshire was born in

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, United States to British parents and moved with his family to Australia in 1971 where he became an Australian citizen. Wiltshire grew up in

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. Wiltshire performed in several cover bands in the

region before moving to

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in 1991 to pursue a career as an instrumentalist,

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Career

During 2001 Wiltshire worked with the

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producing team, The Matrix, responsible for writing songs for

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. He was then represented by producer manager Sandy Roberton (World's End) until 2007. Wiltshire eventually set up studios in

, United States in 2003 with partner Victoria Wu (now Victoria Wiltshire) producing and writing music for artists in both the United States and Australia. In 2004 Wiltshire signed publishing deals with Orient Pacific Music and Mushroom Music. Between 2000 and 2009 Wiltshire produced and wrote music, which included 12 #1 chart topping albums/singles, and 28 top 20 albums/singles. Wiltshire founded the music licensing platform

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in 2014 where he is currently Chief Executive Officer.Musicians Now Have The Option Of Creating A Digital Tip Jar, All Hail Songtradr
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Songwriting & Production- Discography Highlights

Singles

* 2012 'Intervention' - Yianna - (Producer/Mixer) * 2010 ' Devastated' -

Sam Clark Samuel James Clark (born 18 October 1987) is an Australian actor, singer-songwriter, best known for his role as Ringo Brown on the Australian soap opera, ''Neighbours'' and Leo in the Fox/Paramount live musical television special '' Grease: Live. ...

- (Writer/Producer/Mixer) * 2010 'Send Me A Sign' -

- (Writer/Producer/Mixer) * 2009 'Broken' -

- (Writer/Producer/Mixer) #39 AUS * 2007 ' Addicted To You' -

Anthony Callea Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982) is an Australian singer-songwriter and stage actor who rose to prominence as the runner-up in the 2004 season of '' Australian Idol''. Callea's debut single, a cover of Celine Dion and Andrea Bocel ...

(Writer/Producer) #19 AUS * 2006 ' Don't Give Up' -

Natalie Bassingthwaighte Natalie Bassingthwaighte (; born 1 September 1975) is an Australian recording artist, actress, and Celebrity, television personality. Born and raised in Wollongong, New South Wales, she began her career in musical theatre. She later pursued an ...

Shannon Noll Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter who first came to prominence as runner-up of the first season of ''Australian Idol'' in 2003, which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. He has released five top ten albu ...

(Mixer) #2 AUS - Platinum Sales Award * 2006 ' Stomp!' -

Marcia Hines Marcia Elaine Hines, AM (born July 20, 1953), is an American-Australian vocalist and TV personality. Hines made her debut, at the age of 16, in the Australian production of the stage musical ''Hair'' and followed with the role of Mary Magdalene ...

(Producer/Mixer) #43 AUS * 2005 'Crash' - Chloe (Producer/Mixer) #10 AUS * 2005 '

The Glamorous Life "The Glamorous Life" is a song written by Prince, recorded by American percussionist Sheila E. and produced by both. The song has lyrics which reflect a cynicism for the decadence and materialism of the song's protagonist, referred to in the thi ...

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Melissa Tkautz Melissa Natalie Tkautz (born 24 January 1974) is an Australian actress, singer, model, and presenter. She played the role of Nikki Spencer on the popular Australian TV soap opera '' E Street'', from September 1990 to May 1993. During the early ...

(Producer/Mixer) #31 AUS * 2005 ' All I Want' -

(Writer/Producer/Mixer) #72 AUS * 2004 'Bring Me Down' -

Brock Downey Brock Downey is a rock band from Melbourne Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and ...

(Producer/Mixer) #91 AUS * 2003 ' Angel Eyes' -

Paulini Pauline Curuenavuli (born 15 October 1982), known professionally as Paulini, is a Fijian-Australian singer and songwriter. Born in Suva, Paulini moved to Sydney with her family at the age of four. She rose to fame in 2003 as a contestant on the ...

(Co-Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS - Platinum Sales Award * 2003 ' Learn To Fly' -

(Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS - Gold Sales Award * 2001 ' Everytime I Close My Eyes' -

Vanessa Amorosi Vanessa Joy AmorosiSharon Verghis"Back on track" ''The Sun-Herald'', 18 October 2009, Archived fro''the original''on 6 March 2016. (born 8 August 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales ...

(Writer) #8 AUS, #11 (Austria) * 2001 'Whatever' - Tali (Writer/Producer) #32 AUS

Albums

* 2011 'The 2 Of Us' - Alfredo Malabello - (Producer/Mixer) * 2010 'Released' - Engelbert Humperdinck - (Producer/Mixer) * 2010 ' Take Me Home' -

- (Writer/Producer/Mixer) * 2010 'Goodbyemotel' - Goodbyemotel - (Producer/Mixer) * 2009 '

The Motor City Collection ''The Motor City Collection'' is a box set by Australian pop vocal group Human Nature, which was issued on 19 April 2008 and peaked at No. 18 on the ARIA Albums Chart. It comprises three CDs of cover versions by the band of Motown artists' ...

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Human Nature Human nature is a concept that denotes the fundamental dispositions and characteristics—including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—that humans are said to have naturally. The term is often used to denote the essence of humankind, or ...

- (Producer) #18 AUS - Platinum Sales Award * 2008 'Battle Of The Choirs' - Channel 7 (Producer) * 2008 ' No Turning Back: The Story So Far' -

(Producer, Writer) #7 AUS** * 2008 '

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(Writer, Producer, Mixer) #21 AUS * 2007 ' Get Ready' -

(Producer) #2 AUS - Multi-Platinum Sales Award * 2007 '

Rush Rush(es) may refer to: Places United States * Rush, Colorado * Rush, Kentucky * Rush, New York * Rush City, Minnesota * Rush Creek (Kishwaukee River tributary), Illinois * Rush Creek (Marin County, California), a stream * Rush Creek (Mono Cou ...

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Dean Geyer Dean Stanley Geyer (born 20 March 1986) is a South African Australian singer-songwriter, actor and martial artist who finished third in the 2006 season of the talent show television series ''Australian Idol'', and has had a notable role in the ...

(Producer, Mixer) #7 AUS** * 2007 '

A New Chapter ''A New Chapter'' is the second album from Australian pop singer Anthony Callea. It features the singles "Live for Love" and " Addicted to You", both of which Callea performed at popular morning show ''Sunrise''. Callea co-wrote fourteen of the ...

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(Writer, Producer, Mixer) #9 AUS - Gold Sales Award** * 2007 ' Closer To The Sun' -

Guy Sebastian Guy Theodore Sebastian (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter who was the winner of the first '' Australian Idol'' in 2003, judge on Australia's ''The X Factor'' from 2010 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2016, and coach ...

(Producer, Mixer) #4 AUS - Platinum Sales Award** * 2006 'Songs Of Hope & Journey' - (Mixer) #40 AUS** * 2006 ' Dancing in the Street: the Songs of Motown II' -

(Producer) #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award * 2006 '

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(Producer/Mixer) #6 AUS - Gold Sales Award * 2006 '

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(Writer, Producer) #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award** * 2005 ' Never Gone' -

The Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The gr ...

(Writer/Producer) #3 (US), #11 (UK), #1 (Canada), #6 (AUS), #3 (JAPAN) - Multi Platinum Sales Awards & Gold Awards** * 2005 '

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Lee Harding Lee Harding (born 8 June 1983) is an Australian singer from Frankston, Victoria. He is best known for placing third in the third season of ''Australian Idol'' in 2005. Career Bedrock Prior to competing in ''Australian Idol'', Harding was a me ...

(Producer/Mixer) #3 AUS - Gold Sales Award** * 2005 '

A Place I've Never Been ''A Place I've Never Been'' is the first studio album by ''Australian Idol'' series three winner Kate DeAraugo, released in Australia by Sony BMG Australia, Sony/BMG Australia as well as 19 Entertainment, 19 Recordings on 12 December 2005 (see 200 ...

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Kate DeAraugo Katherine Jenna DeAraugo (born 5 November 1985) is an Australian singer-songwriter who in 2005 was the third winner of '' Australian Idol''. After ''Idol'', DeAraugo signed to Sony BMG and released her debut single, "Maybe Tonight", in November ...

(Producer/Mixer) #10 AUS - Platinum Sales Award** * 2005 ' Reach Out: The Motown Record' -

(Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award * 2005 'The Final 13' -

Australian Idol ''Australian Idol'' is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its initial run in November 2009. As part of the ''Idol'' franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program ''Pop Idol' ...

(Producer/Mixer) #30 AUS** * 2005 ' Lost & Found' -

(Writer/Producer/Mixer) * 2004 ' Up All Night' -

Rob Mills Robert Mills (born 21 June 1982) is an Australian actor, television host and singer-songwriter. He was one of the finalists from the first season of ''Australian Idol''. He co-hosted the late-night quiz show '' The Mint'', and was a regular sin ...

(Writer/Producer/Mixer) #21 AUS** * 2004 ' For You' - Casey Donavan (Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award** * 2004 ' Amazing Grace: Songs for Christmas' -

(Producer/Mixer) #2 AUS** * 2004 ' Mercury 4' - Mercury 4 (Writer/Producer/Mixer) #32 AUS** * 2004 '

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(Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS** * 2003 '

Whatever Will Be ''Whatever Will Be'' is the debut studio album by Australian singer Tammin Sursok, released on 22 May 2005 by Sony BMG Music Entertainment. It debuted at number thirteen on the top 50 Australian ARIA Charts. It features the singles " Pointless R ...

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Tammin Sursok Tammin Sursok (born 19 August 1983) is a South African-born Australian actress and singer. She is known for her roles on television as Dani Sutherland on ''Home and Away'', Colleen Carlton on ''The Young and the Restless'', and Jenna Marshall ...

(Producer/Mixer) #13 AUS - Gold Sales Award** * 2003 '

One Determined Heart ''One Determined Heart'' is the debut studio album by Australian recording artist Paulini, released through Sony BMG Australia on 23 July 2004. The album produced by Audius Mtawarira and recorded by Louise Wheatley, mostly features cover songs ...

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(Co-Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award** * 2003 '

That's What I'm Talking About ''That's What I'm Talking About'' is the debut studio album by Australian singer Shannon Noll, released on 9 February 2004 (see 2004 in music) and debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts. The album includes his number one, 4× platinum debut sing ...

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(Producer/Mixer) #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award** * 2003 '

Walk The Tightrope ''Walk the Tightrope'' is the fourth studio album by Australian boy band and pop vocal group Human Nature released on 26 April 2004. After a three-year absence since their greatest hits album, '' Here & Now: The Best of Human Nature'', the gro ...

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(Producer/Mixer) #12 AUS - Gold Sales Award** * 2002 'Signal Hill' -

Monique Brumby Monique Brumby (born 16 September 1974, in Devonport) is an Australian Indie pop/rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer. Her debut single, " Fool for You", peaked into the top 40 in the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) ...

- (Mixer) * 2002 '

Turn to Me ''Turn to Me'' is a compilation album released by Vanessa Amorosi in 2001.Vanessa Amorosi Vanessa Joy AmorosiSharon Verghis"Back on track" ''The Sun-Herald'', 18 October 2009, Archived fro''the original''on 6 March 2016. (born 8 August 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her combined album and single sales ...

(Writer) #21 AUS** * 2001 'Diva' -

(Writer) - #63 AUS** * 2001 ' Innocent Eyes' -

Delta Goodrem Delta Lea Goodrem AM (born November 9, 1984) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Goodrem signed to Sony Music at the age of 15. Her debut album, '' Innocent Eyes'' (2003), topped the ARIA Albums Chart for 29 non-consecutive week ...

(Writer) - #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award** * 2001 'Now Listen' - Ross Wilson (Producer/Mixer)** * 2000 ' The Power' -

(Writer/Producer/Mixer) - #1 AUS - Multi Platinum Sales Award** * 2000 ' Follow Your Heart' -

Nikki Webster Nicole Marie Webster (born 30 April 1987) is an Australian pop singer. She is best known for her role in performing at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics opening ceremony and her song " Strawberry Kisses", which made number 21 on the list of Top ...

(Writer) #5 AUS - Platinum Sales Award** **Denotes Albums that also contain tracks written/produced/mixed by other parties

References

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