Marcus Sturrock is an accomplished Australian musician whose journey began at age 14, experimenting with his father's record player and a Minimoog synthesizer. His passion for music led him to create a home studio at 19, where he produced his first albums, including the highly successful "Moods of the Didgeridoo," which sold over 10,000 copies as an independent release.

Sturrock's career spans performances at major Australian folk and music festivals, including Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, and Tamworth Country Music Festival. He has headlined events like the Saint Albans Folk Festival and shared stages with renowned artists such as John Butler Trio, Wendy Matthews, and members of The Angels and Rose Tattoo.

With 13 albums to his name, Sturrock's music has been featured on ABC Radio National's "The Daily Planet" and "The Weekend Planet". His repertoire includes original compositions, traditional pieces, and covers, reflecting diverse musical influences. After initial success as an independent artist, he signed with Roustabout/Larrikin Records.

Known for his intricate guitar work, Sturrock incorporates vocal scatting, harmonizing with his guitar notes, and pioneering guitar body percussion techniques. His performances often include storytelling, drawing from experiences gained during his world concert tours. Sturrock's multifaceted career also encompasses audio engineering, lecturing, and running his own recording studio, Big Ears Recording Studio.

SOME OF THE MUSIC FESTIVALS MARCUS HAS PLAYED AT
 

Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Frankston Guitar Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Canberra International Music Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Frankston Guitar Festival, Cobargo Folk Festival, Fairbridge Music Festival, St. Albans Folk Festival, Australian Celtic Glen Innes Festival, Folk By The Sea Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival, Chilli Festival, Nannup Music Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Down South Festival, Truffle Festival, Bridgetown Blues Festival, Araluen Tulip Festival, Wam Music Festival, Fringe World Festival, Guitar Fest, Shakedown Jamboree Festival, Medieval Festival, Mandurah Crab Festival, Darlington Arts Festival, Iron Festival, York Jazz Festival, Indian BAAWA Festival, Under the Bridge Festival, Longford Jazz Festival, Fremantle Music Festival, Deloraine String Fest, Katanning Multicultural Music Festival, Penguin Community Wellbeing Fest, Forest Festival, Rosemount Scorcher Festival, Newman Fortescue Festival, Seddon Festival / "All Stars Band";, Fortesque Festival, Joondalup Music Festival, Verandah Music Festival, World Music Festivals, and many more.

MARCUS STURROCK EXPERTISE 

• Guitarist Multi-instrumentalist.

• Film maker.

• Mentor to musicians.

• Recording Studio Owner.

• Producer.

• Ex TAFE lecturer in Music Composition & Audio Engineering,

• Magician.

• Sound & lighting for Aboriginal Dance company at Creative Native.

• Drummer or Guitarist, or Bassist for 40 bands, & 2 Orchestras.

• Session worker.

• Caregiver.

• Artist.

• Composer.

• Graphic Artist.

• Music therapist for the profoundly Autistic.

• Poet, Lyricist, Vocalist.

• Composer for Movie Soundtracks.

• Extensive knowledge of Apple computers.

• Festival Workshops in Music composition &Guitar techniques.

• Ex-Circus acrobat.

• Volunteer of the year award.

• Victoria, Melbourne Film Festival nominee.

• Avocation Novelist.

• Plus 27 other past jobs unrelated to music...​

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