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I’m Colin Snape, a composer, music director, and producer with over 35 years of professional experience creating, directing, and delivering high-quality music for television, theatre, live performance, and interactive media. I excel at working to brief, collaborating with creative and technical teams, and delivering broadcast-ready music under pressure.
I am highly adaptable and genre-versatile with advanced DAW skills and a solid understanding of production workflows, deadlines, and client expectations. My work spans high-profile TV productions like Australian Idol_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), Dancing With the Stars_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), the World Pride Sydney 2023 Opening Concert, Name That Tune (2020), and X Factor Australia_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), as well as theatre and game soundtracks.
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Work Experience
Music Production, Programming and Keyboards at Australian Idol
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Produced and delivered live and recorded music across hundreds of nationally broadcast episodes. Worked closely with producers, directors, musical teams, and technical staff to deliver music to tight broadcast deadlines. Adapted musical styles rapidly to suit diverse briefs, formats, and performance contexts.
Music Production, Programming and Keyboards at Dancing With the Stars
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024Produced and programmed music for all episodes, collaborating with show teams and performers to tailor arrangements and ensure broadcast-ready outputs.
Music Production, Programming and Keyboards at World Pride Sydney 2023 Opening Concert
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Music production/ programming for featured artists including Sheldon Riley, Deborah Cheetham Frallion, Courtney Act, and performance ensembles.
Music Production, Programming and Keyboards at Name That Tune
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Music production, programming and keyboards for a U.S. TV game show version.
Music Production, Programming and Keyboards at X Factor Australia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016Music production, programming and keyboards across seasons 2–8.
Composer/Producer at Pendulum Games
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Bound By a Dying Star – soundtrack and sound design.
Composer/Producer at Yostar (Azure Lane)
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023Original soundtrack and April Fool’s Login music for Azure Lane.
Composer/Producer at Yostar (Azure Lane)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Original soundtrack for April Fool’s Login, Azure Lane.
Musical Director / Arranger at Tina Arena – Enchanté Tour
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Additional music production; live arrangements and keyboard performance.
Musical Director / Keyboards at MSC Orchestra Gallipoli Cruise
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Musical director and keyboard duties on cruise ship production.
Musical Director / Producer at Jason Coleman’s Razzle Dazzle
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Musical director, producer and composer for the show.
Musical Director / Producer at Jason Coleman’s Spegeliciuos
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Musical director, producer and composer for the show.
Musical Director / Producer at Anthony Callea Sings the Songs of George Michael
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Australian concert tour and DVD release; musical director and keyboards.
Musical Director / Conductor at The Songs of James Bond
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Musical direction, piano and conductor duties.
Musical Director at Sally Cooper – Golden
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Musical direction for theatre production.
Music Producer, Programmer & Keyboardist at Australian Idol
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Produced and delivered live and recorded music across hundreds of nationally broadcast episodes. Collaborated with producers, directors, musical teams, and technical staff to meet tight broadcast deadlines. Adapted musical styles rapidly to suit diverse briefs, formats, and performance contexts.
Music Producer, Programmer & Keyboardist at Dancing With the Stars
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024Produced and programmed music and keyboards for all episodes. Worked with creative and technical teams to deliver broadcast-ready music under pressure and adapted styles across genres.
Music Producer & Programmer at World Pride Sydney Opening Concert
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Music production and programming for featured artists: Sheldon Riley, Deborah Cheetham Frallion, Courtney Act, and House ensembles; coordinated with artists, management, and technical teams to deliver a high-profile opening concert.
Music Producer, Programmer & Keyboardist at Name That Tune (U.S. TV Game Show)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Music Production, Programming and Keyboards for all episodes, collaborating with producers and broadcast teams to ensure format integrity and rhythm-driven scoring.
Music Producer, Programmer & Keyboardist at X Factor Australia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016Music Production, Programming and Keyboards for Seasons 2-8; delivered across all episodes with tight broadcast deadlines and cross-team collaboration.
Composer/Producer (Soundtrack & Sound Design) at Pendulum Games
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Composed soundtrack and sound design for Bound By a Dying Star, delivering emotionally driven, production-ready music for a game release.
Composer/Producer (Trailer Soundtrack) at Yostar – No Way Out (Aether Gazer)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Original trailer soundtrack composition and production for a high-profile game trailer.
Composer/Producer (Azure Lane April Fools) at Yostar – Azure Lane
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023Composed and produced music for the Azure Lane April Fools login event.
Composer/Producer (Azure Lane April Fools) at Yostar – Azure Lane
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Composed and produced music for the Azure Lane April Fools login event.
Composer/Producer (8-bit Original Soundtrack) at Yostar – Revived Witch
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Original 8-bit soundtrack composition for Revived Witch, delivering emotionally driven themes suitable for in-game progression.
Additional Music Production at Tina Arena - Enchanté Tour
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Provided additional music production for the Enchanté Tour, supporting live orchestration and touring needs.
Musical Director/Keyboards at MSC Orchestra Gallipoli Cruise
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Musical director and keyboard duties for a large cruise ship production, coordinating with cast and crew across numbers and sets.
Musical Director, Producer & Composer at Jason Coleman’s Razzle Dazzle
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Led musical direction, production, and composition for the show, coordinating with performers and production teams.
Musical Director, Producer & Composer at Jason Coleman’s Spegeliciuos
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Directed musical aspects, produced arrangements, and composed for the production.
Musical Director & Keys at Anthony Callea Sings the Songs of George Michael
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Musical director and keyboard duties for Australian concert tour and DVD release.
Musical Director, Piano & Conductor at The Songs of James Bond
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Musical director, pianist, and conductor for the Atheneum Theatre production.
Theatrical Musical Director / Band Leader / Conductor at Hair – The Tribal Love Rock Musical (Athenaeum Theatre)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Created score with original arrangements, led cast and band rehearsals, and conducted live performances.
Musical Director / Arranger at Feels Like Home – Debra Byrne
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Musical director, arranger, band leader, conductor, and keyboardist for live performances.
Music Director & Event Operations Manager at Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Led music direction and live performance operations across national tours; managed musicians, technical crews, FOH coordination, and venue logistics; collaborated closely with artists, management, and production teams to deliver consistently high-quality performances.
Theatrical Musical Director at Hair – The Tribal Love Rock Musical
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreated the score featuring original arrangements and adaptations from the 1992 Australian cast recording; led cast and band rehearsals; band leader, conductor, and keyboard player for live performances; collaborated closely with venue and technical teams to ensure smooth production delivery.
Musical director/ Keyboards at MSC Orchestra Gallipoli Cruise
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Musical director/Keyboards for cruise production shows.
Musical director, Producer and Composer at Jason Coleman’s Razzle Dazzle
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Led musical direction, produced musical content, and contributed composing for the show.
Musical director, Producer and Composer at Jason Coleman’s Spegeliciuos
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Musical director, producer and composer for the production.
Musical director and keyboards at Anthony Callea Sings the Songs of George Michael
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Australian concert tour and DVD release; musical director and keyboards.
Musical director, piano and conductor at The Songs of James Bond
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Musical director, pianist and conductor for Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne.
Education
Diploma of Music- Jazz Studies at Victorian College of the Arts/ Melbourne University
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1991Diploma of Arts in Music – Jazz Studies at Victorian College of the Arts / University of Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at Selmar Institute of Education
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Diploma of Arts in Music – Jazz Studies at Victorian College of the Arts / University of Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at Selmar Institute of Education
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Qualifications
Diploma of Arts in Music – Jazz Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Diploma of Arts in Music – Jazz Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Other
Soundtrack and Sound Design
Composer/Producer Original 8-bit Soundtrack for “Revived Witch,” 2021.
Compose and produce original trailer music for top line vocals.
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