Derek Kirkup

Derek Kirkup is a BAFTA Connect composer, producer and mix engineer. He is a graduate of the Academy of Contemporary Music.

His most recent feature score for James Webber’s multi-award-winning Sorority (2022) starring BAFTA winners Kate Dickie and Sophie Kennedy Clark, saw him pick up the Alan Parsons Award for Best Original Score at the Scotland International Festival of Cinema.

He has been lead audio engineer with virtual instrument developer Slate and Ash for four years and also works as a mix engineer for other artists.

Parallel to music, he has a long background in psychology including five years spent as a Samaritan and a foundation year in counselling. He now coaches other artists to develop creative flow, positive self-image and relieve anxiety.