Heinz Winckler
Heinz Winckler is a born again, Holy Spirit filled follower of The Way of Jesus Christ, called to play a significant role in the entertainment industry for the Kingdom of God and for the glory of God.
His professional career started in 2002 when he won South Africa’s version of American Idol. This was preceded by 2 years of worship leading as a teenager and another 5 years of worship leading as a student. South African Idol kick started a whole new accelerated professional season in the singer’s life and brought about some impressive achievements, including:
4th place in World Idol; being a Disney soundtrack artist, 3 SAMA (South African Music Awards) nominations, 3 People Magazine Crystal Awards; 3 Ghoema (Afrikaans music) Award nominations; 4 Tempo Award nominations; winner of Bok Radio’s “Singer of the Year” award 2014; A single, 6 studio albums and 2 Live DVD’s – out of which he achieved Double Platinum, Platinum and Gold status sales; lead role in the North American and Japanese touring production of RENT ’07-‘08; roles in the local soap opera, Binnelanders and drama series, Getroud Met Rugby; continuity presenter on the Kyknet channel, and lead role in “Jesus The Musical” at the Pretoria State Theatre; a lead role in the hit romantic comedy film, “Mooirivier” for which he wrote and co-produced the hit single “Meisie Van My Hart”; and 2015 saw him releasing his first book, “In Ritme Met God” (In Rhythm With God) – a testimony based book about identity and calling.
Recently he was cast in a lead role in Frans Cronje’s (Faith Like Potatoes) latest offering set for release next year, entitled The Roar – a film about God’s purpose for your life.
The singer is poised to release his first Christian Contemporary Worship album in July 2016 with the first single “The Roar” pre-releasing June 2016 at the International Christian Visual Media conference. He co-wrote this inspiring track with Rain Collective writers Aaron Tomberlin and Rhyan Shirley. It’s a battle cry song inspired by our savior, the Lion of Judah’s mighty roar that calls us to true freedom and purpose.
The record will also feature a new version of the huge worship hit, “Let It Rain”, which Heinz co-wrote with it’s original author, Michael Farren, and his producer, Daniel Ornellas. Winckler was inspired to write new verses for the popular song in the wake of devastating droughts in South Africa in support of the struggling farming community, while at the same time addressing the spiritual drought in the nation.
This singer, song-writer, actor, writer, speaker, music producer and business owner also hosts workshops for aspiring singers and produces music for up and coming artists.
Heinz is the passionate and proud husband of Aletté-Johanni Winckler (Image Consultant, Speaker, Writer) and father to three boys, Lian (6), Simeon (4) and Reuben (2).
