Last night our Australian Idol hopefuls showed they can bust a move with outstanding disco grooves. There were plenty of top-notch performances, but last night’s standout was Matt Corby who scored the season’s first touchdown.
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Stars Play For Max Merritt
Aussie music royalty will turn out for a massive Max Merritt benefit show at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on October 21. The singer, best known for his hit “Slipping Away,” is suffering from Goodpastures Syndrome, a rare condition that has attacked his lungs and kidneys. Concert for Max will feature an all-star line-up including Ross Wilson,…
Aussie Artists Climbing The Charts
A diverse range of Australian artists have made their mark on the ARIA charts this week. Fergie may have kept her stranglehold on the singles chart with her mammoth hit, “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” but she’s faced stiff competition from Shannon Noll. His new single “Loud” has debuted at number three. Fellow Australian Idol graduate…
Holly Weinert: Australian Idol’s First Casualty
Victoria’s Holly Weinert was the first Idol hopeful to get the chop last night, after her new punk image failed to impress. Holly took a big risk singing The Gossip’s “Standing in the Way of Control,” a dramatic departure from her regular alt-country fare. “I had a feeling,” she told the crowd last night. “I…
Australian Idol Performances: Contestant’s Choice
The Australian Idol finals kicked off with a bang last night. The topic was Contestant’s Choice, and our top 12 were encouraged to choose songs that represented them. Ben McKenzie showed a maturity beyond his years, keeping his composure despite being first up on the big stage. I loved what he did to Maroon 5’s…
Australian Idol Wildcard Round
After the wildcard round last night, Australian Idol is one step closer to the finals. Tonight we’ll discover the four singers who’ll round out the top 12, and the games will really start. All the singers last night knew they needed to really impress to earn their place amongst the chosen ones. Some people brought their “A Game,” yet others failed to live up to expectations.
Australian Idol Semifinals: Group 4
After a couple of days predicting, I actually got it right last night! I was thrilled that the two Central Coast boys, Ben McKenzie and Marty Simpson, were voted through the top 12. Well done boys! Australia definitely got it right this time.
Australian Idol 5 Semifinals: Group One
Australian Idol 5 is off and racing after a cracking first semifinal. Following a thoroughly entertaining show last night I’m left wondering who will stay, and who will go. Some of the favourites underachieved, leaving some others to rise to the top of the pack. Right now, it really seems like it’s anyone’s game. First…
Abby Dobson Rises Up With Solo Release
The husky sexiness of Abby Dobson’s voice has been a delightful fixture on the Australian musical landscape for some time. She helped make “Even When I’m Sleeping,” her massive 1998 single with Leonardo’s Bride, an instant classic. Her guest spots on Paul Mac’s first solo disc were magical. Abby’s set to wow us again with…
Request Spot: Matt Corby
It’s taken some time, some tears, and some tantrums, but Australian Idol 2007 has been whittled down to just 24 competitors. If you believe the hype, and the comments on the blog, the one all the girls are watching this year is Matt Corby. But don’t think this 16-year-old is just a pretty face. While…