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Hunt on for next Australian Idol
June 4, 2005 - 12:14PM
Talent competition turned Guy Sebastian into a household name.
Photo: Rebecca Hallas
They came rugged up in beanies and scarves and toting sleeping bags and blankets, some were armed with guitars and one even dressed as Batman.
They travelled from different parts of NSW, many camping out overnight in their dressing gowns and slippers.
Hundreds of people, from all walks of life, today braved Sydney's chilly weather for the chance to become the next Australian Idol.
The Sydney tryouts - the largest ones yet - are the last before the third season of the Network Ten reality TV show airs in July.
The first two series of the talent search turned winners Guy Sebastian and Casey Donovan into household names.
Some went along to the auditions at Darling Harbour's Convention Centre today just for the fun of it.
Brian McMugh dressed as Batman as part of a dare from workmates.
"I don't even watch the show," said the 26-year-old from Condell Park in Sydney's west.
Salesman Raymond Jedlicka, 24, from the inner-city, arrived early this morning but went home for a sleep while his friend's minded his spot in the line-up.
He too had already worked out the song he would sing.
"We Are the World by Michael Jackson," Jedlicka said.
"Because it's a multicultural song from around the world that unites people.
"I'm being serious here."
Others auditioning were eyeing off a music career and a record deal.
Paul Cidula, 24, travelled four-and-a-half hours from Currie Currie near the Hunter Valley to get to the auditions, leaving at 10pm last night.
Cidula, a singer for 12 years, was biding his time in the queue by playing his guitar.
"I'm taking it pretty seriously," he said, adding he thought he would make it through to the next round.
Andrew G, who hosts the program along with James Mathison, said the latest Idol instalment would be the best one yet.
"There's a whole new batch, this is great," he said.
The host said the show had a few surprises up its sleeve, which would include more theme nights.
This year's celebrity judging panel features controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands, touted as the new Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
Marcia Hines and Mark Holden will return as panellists.
Ten executive producer Stephen Tate was confident the third season would rate well, but said you couldn't take viewers for granted.
"We have to do everything to make sure that it's a compelling show, that we find the best possible talent that there is in Australia," he said.
AAP
www.smh.com.au/news/Music/Hunt-on-for-next-Australian-Idol/2005/06/04/1117825094596.html
June 4, 2005 - 12:14PM
Talent competition turned Guy Sebastian into a household name.
Photo: Rebecca Hallas
They came rugged up in beanies and scarves and toting sleeping bags and blankets, some were armed with guitars and one even dressed as Batman.
They travelled from different parts of NSW, many camping out overnight in their dressing gowns and slippers.
Hundreds of people, from all walks of life, today braved Sydney's chilly weather for the chance to become the next Australian Idol.
The Sydney tryouts - the largest ones yet - are the last before the third season of the Network Ten reality TV show airs in July.
The first two series of the talent search turned winners Guy Sebastian and Casey Donovan into household names.
Some went along to the auditions at Darling Harbour's Convention Centre today just for the fun of it.
Brian McMugh dressed as Batman as part of a dare from workmates.
"I don't even watch the show," said the 26-year-old from Condell Park in Sydney's west.
Salesman Raymond Jedlicka, 24, from the inner-city, arrived early this morning but went home for a sleep while his friend's minded his spot in the line-up.
He too had already worked out the song he would sing.
"We Are the World by Michael Jackson," Jedlicka said.
"Because it's a multicultural song from around the world that unites people.
"I'm being serious here."
Others auditioning were eyeing off a music career and a record deal.
Paul Cidula, 24, travelled four-and-a-half hours from Currie Currie near the Hunter Valley to get to the auditions, leaving at 10pm last night.
Cidula, a singer for 12 years, was biding his time in the queue by playing his guitar.
"I'm taking it pretty seriously," he said, adding he thought he would make it through to the next round.
Andrew G, who hosts the program along with James Mathison, said the latest Idol instalment would be the best one yet.
"There's a whole new batch, this is great," he said.
The host said the show had a few surprises up its sleeve, which would include more theme nights.
This year's celebrity judging panel features controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands, touted as the new Ian "Dicko" Dickson.
Marcia Hines and Mark Holden will return as panellists.
Ten executive producer Stephen Tate was confident the third season would rate well, but said you couldn't take viewers for granted.
"We have to do everything to make sure that it's a compelling show, that we find the best possible talent that there is in Australia," he said.
AAP
www.smh.com.au/news/Music/Hunt-on-for-next-Australian-Idol/2005/06/04/1117825094596.html