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What music has inspired you?

Generally rock music, although there are a few exceptions with pop, country and metal. My main idols are Guns N’ Roses, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi and Europe (the band). If it weren't for them, I might not have wanted to do this with my life, or had a passion to bring creative visions into reality the way these artists have done.

 

Use three words to sum yourself up?

Imaginative, sincere, passionate, but I also have a good sense of humour and take the opportunity to have a laugh.

 

What music are you listening to at the moment?

All of my influences, at this very moment I have Bon Jovi's 'Raise Your Hands' stuck in my head! However the song I have stuck in my head changes from one instant to the other.

 

If you had a choice to play one song, what would it be, and why?

This is a hard question, I love to play my own songs but as a cover, Bon Jovi's 'Born To Me By Baby' is a special song for me. It represents all of my most favourite artists as a whole so I'd love to choose that. Plus, the guitar solo is awesome!

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Where will you be in five years from now?

Having well produced and respected albums I would be proud to call mine.

 

What venue would you most like to play at?

I've been to many great concerts at Rod Laver Arena, but anywhere with people who enjoy my music and performances would be amazing, as long as there is a big stage for me to cover. 

 

If you had a choice, who would be your support band?

Hmm... a few choices but it would be the original Guns N' Roses lineup because it means they'd be back together again.  Rather than being a support act though, I'd love to perform with them!

 

Have you ever played in a band before, and if so who?

I played in my school's rock band, but as a solo artist, my main focus is on having a band to play my songs and also covers.

 

Three people you would invite to your gig and why?

Always my family and friends because they support me a lot. Music professionals would be great, so I can make more connections. It would be very flattering to have musicians attend my concerts and share their insights.

 

Any tips you would like to share with your fellow musos?

Don't give up, keep doing what you enjoy and don't let impatience, doubt or any other negative stop you from thinking positively, or about the end result.
I like the Michael Leunig quote - "Let it go. Let it out. Let it all unravel. Let it free and it can be a path on which to travel."

 

Do you live the Rock N' Roll lifestyle?

Not really, I like to take care of my voice and my health. I don't like to buy into cliches either - I'd rather spend time working on my passion, which is music.​