Dene Menzel is a multi-award winning Australian entrepreneur musician, composer, arranger, speaker, and author. Following a 10 year career running a successful performing arts company and three reputable pop choirs in Melbourne, Dene published her first book, The Voice Factor, a ‘how to sing’ book compressed in 5 easy steps. which became a #1 Best Seller in 4 categories on Amazon in the US and Australia. Since her book success in 2013, Dene has created a number of projects to share her love of music with the world.
Her 2016 rewrite of Waltzing Matilda led by Australia’s own Kate Ceberano, and backed by 200 singers from over 20 countries for International Peace Day, reached over 30K views across social media and a #1 spot on the iTunes charts.
More recently, Dene is also Founder and Creative Director of award winning music branding agency Branthem which specialises in composing signature anthems for forward thinking brands, as well as turning businesses into bands for a day in a dynamic music team building experience called Brand Jam.
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February 2017, inspired by the success of The World 4 Peace Project, we set out to create a branthem with a powerful message of empowerment for girls and women. Our goal was to highlight their potential and worth. The result was “I Am,” a dynamic fusion of rap, choir, and pop that encapsulated the message in two simple words: “I AM.” We launched a global casting call, recruiting women from diverse backgrounds, and used our sister company, Choir In The Cloud, to form an all-female virtual choir. The Australian Girls Choir joined, along with US rap artist Gizzle, and Melbourne talents Mish Fornito and Mel Van Dyk. “I Am” featured a music video showcasing inspiring women, including Telstra Business Woman of the Year Michelle Gallaher and athletes from the Women’s AFL Western Bulldogs. Released on March 8th, 2017, the song received thousands of social media views and is available on platforms like CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon. Proceeds support Girls From Oz.
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In October 2017, we met Kylie Drew, owner of FYD Competitions, a long-established dance event attracting hundreds of schools annually, both in Australia and overseas. While past events featured chart-topping songs from artists like One Direction and Justin Timberlake, Kylie had always envisioned FYD having its own signature song. With just two months to compose, demo, and produce the track, we aimed to create something that would match or surpass the energy of these popular hits. The result was “Believe It Be It,” a motivational anthem designed to inspire FYD performers, emphasizing that self-belief is key to achieving their dreams. The song quickly became a defining part of the FYD brand, resonating deeply with young dancers and contributing to the event’s dynamic atmosphere.
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In October 2019, we met Jacquelene Brotherton, Chair of Transport Women Australia Ltd (TWAL), a growing not-for-profit celebrating 20 years of supporting women in the transport and logistics industry. After working together on a video campaign for their 20th-anniversary gala, TWAL, aiming to boost sponsorship and membership post-COVID, approached us to create a signature anthem. The result, “Living The Dream,” is an energetic track blending bluegrass and ambition, designed to resonate with both sponsors and potential members. The campaign, which launched in December 2022, received 100% positive engagement and was added to Australian Trucking Radio. It inspired the 2024 “Living The Dream Conference” and helped TWAL exceed its sponsorship goals for 2023. Now available on Spotify and other platforms, the anthem continues to play a key role in elevating TWAL’s visibility and supporting women in transport.
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