Donné Restom

I am a multidisciplinary artist, singer, writer and small business owner specialising in branding and web design. I lived and worked in the USA for 3 years on my merits as a singer songwriter, where I also toured internationally with renowned LA-based circus, Lucent Dossier Experience.

I have written and released three albums, two EPs and my voice and songwriting features on numerous Australian releases spanning 20-odd years. I am currently working on my fourth album in collaboration with Aaron Flower and Evan Mannell, here on the Central Coast.

My fiction work has earned me a supported residency at Varuna - The National Writers House, had me placed as Quarter Finalist for Screencraft’s Cinematic Short Stories for Film Competition, and I have been selected to read live at numerous Writers Festival events on the Central Coast and regionally.

In 2004, I wrote and released my first album, Live at the Frequency Lab (107 Projects). 

In 2009 I wrote and recorded my second album, ACT I & Act II. It was produced by Tony Buchen and I was awarded an AUSCO New Works Grant to have the songs from this arranged for Chamber Orchestra by him and Grammy award winning producer, Jeff Bova.

That same year I was given the opportunity to live and work in the USA, for my third album, KItty Clementine. I worked with Jeff Bova (produced & played with Herbie Hancock), Vinnie Coliauta (drummer for Frank Zappa/Herbie Hancock) and was managed by Mick Rossi (manager, Flock of Seagulls).

I have worked successfully as a freelance web designer and digital marketing strategist for the past four years, running my own business, Nobody’s Business.