Emma Dean (musician)

Emma Dean
Emma Dean
	Dean in New York City skyline 2013
Background information
Born	Emma Kate Dean
Origin	Brisbane, Australia
Genres	Theatrical pop, alternative,
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, piano, violin
Years active	1998–present
Label	Doily/CandyRat Records
Website	www.emmadean.com
Alma mater	Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Emma Kate Dean is an Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Brisbane, Queensland. She has performed in solo shows and her Emma Dean Band^[1] as well as with the Kate Miller-Heidke Band (2003–2006). The Emma Dean Band was formed in 2005 with Emma's brother, Tony Dean on drums, Dane Pollock on guitar, John Turnbull on bass guitar and Rachel Meredith on cello.^[1]

Dean is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.^[2]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title	Details
Real Life Computer Game	Released: June 2008 Label: Doily Records (Doily200801) Format: CD
Dr. Dream and the Imaginary Pop Cabaret	Released: June 2010 Label: Doily Records (Doily201001) Format: CD
White Red Black	Released: 2014 Label: Format: digital, CD Note: Compiles the 3x 2013 EPs.
Shape of a Girl	Released: November 2021 Label: Emma Dean Format: digital

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title	Details
Hanging Out the Washing	Released: 2005 Label: Emma Dean (ED0705) Format: CD
Face Painter	Released: 2006 Label: Emma Dean (ED1006) Format: CD
Into the Woods (As Geppetto with Jake Diefenbach)	Released: October 2012 Label: Geppetto Format: digital
White	Released: 2013 Label: Emma Dean Format: digital
Red	Released: 2013 Label: Emma Dean Format: digital
Black	Released: 2013 Label: Emma Dean Format: digital
Feast (As Emma and the Hungry Truth)	Released: 2014 Label: Emma Dean Format: digital
Broken Romantics: A Vicious Song Cycle	Released: 2017 Label: Emma Dean Format: digital

Awards

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result (wins only)	Ref.
2026	"I Don't Have a Chimney" by Joff Bush featuring Emma Dean	Children's Music Award	Won	^[3]

References

1 2 Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara; Paul McHenry (2002) [1987]. "Emma DEAN BAND entry". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1. Retrieved 24 February 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link) Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.
↑ McLoughlan, Tyler (9 May 2012). "Con Job". The Music.com.au. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
↑ Mary Varvaris (23 April 2026). "Ball Park Music, Jem Cassar-Daley & More Take Home Prestigious 2026 Queensland Music Awards". The Music (magazine). Retrieved 23 April 2026.

External links

Official website

[SpencerEDean-1] 1 2 Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara; Paul McHenry (2002) [1987]. "Emma DEAN BAND entry". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1. Retrieved 24 February 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link) Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.

[2] McLoughlan, Tyler (9 May 2012). "Con Job". The Music.com.au. Retrieved 15 April 2018.

[3] Mary Varvaris (23 April 2026). "Ball Park Music, Jem Cassar-Daley & More Take Home Prestigious 2026 Queensland Music Awards". The Music (magazine). Retrieved 23 April 2026.

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