Finalists from the nationwide auditions will be announced soon.
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Individuals 16-24
VINCENT HARDER
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: April 9, 1982
HOMETOWN: Bondi, NSW
STAR SIGN: Aries
NICKNAME: Vince (one of many!)
OCCUPATION: Performer / Dance Tutor
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Vincent Harder came to
Australia two years ago with the dream of pursuing his
music career. From the humble beginnings of winning school
talent quests, Vincent went onto earn a Diploma in Performing
Arts (Vocal Major) from the Excel School of Performing
Arts in New Zealand.
It was whilst studying at Excel in 1999 that he met his
wife, Savannah. Vincent proposed backstage at a show they
were both appearing in, and after pulling their wedding
together in just two weeks, they have now been married
for almost two years.
Now based in Sydney , Vincent completed a successful year-long
run starring as Simba in the Sydney production of The
Lion King and was a dancer on Guy Sebastian's concert
tour. He also teaches hip hop dance.
JACOB BUTLER
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: March 29, 1982
HOMETOWN: Littlehampton , SA
STAR SIGN: Aries
NICKNAME: Jakey B The Rock Kid (amongst others!)
OCCUPATION: Electrical Appliance Salesman
Jacob Butler wouldn't normally have thought to audition
for a show like The X Factor, but he dreamt that he was
in the competition and so decided to try his luck at the
Adelaide auditions. Bet he's glad he did now!
Though he started a Commerce degree, Jacob's academic
career was short-lived and after three weeks, was decidedly
over. Much more at home on the stage, Jacob, who plays
guitar, drums and piano (and by his own admission, the
fool occasionally!), chose to follow his musical roots,
performing with cover band Single White Male . With his
strong singing and songwriting skills, a solo career beckoned.
Music has always played a big part in Jacob's life, having
been brought up by parents who themselves are performers.
His father's work managing radio stations also meant that
Jacob was surrounded by song from an early age.
GEMMA PURDY
AGE: 16
BIRTHDAY: April 3, 1988
HOMETOWN: Nunawading , VIC
STAR SIGN: Aries
NICKNAME: Gem or Gemz
OCCUPATION: Student
Although Gemma Purdy is the baby of Kate's 16-24 category,
you'd never guess by the big voice that belies her years.
When she names Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin, Natalie
Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Eva Cassidy and Erykah Badu as favourite
performers, it begins to make sense.
Currently a Year 11 student at Box Hill Senior Secondary
School in Melbourne, Gemma's passion for performance has
been life-long. Gemma appeared in commercials as a child
and has studied singing since she was six years old. She
is also a trained dancer and still studies dance weekly.
Brought up in an artistic household, it's little wonder
Gemma's star is on the rise - her mum Kerry was involved
in amateur theatre and singing, and by sheer coincidence,
was also tutored by vocal coach Glenda Walsh. Gemma's
father Mick is involved in the entertainment industry
behind the scenes as a cameraman, and her siblings are
also musically inclined.
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Individuals 25 +
RUSSELL GOOLEY
AGE: 27
BIRTHDAY: September 27, 1977
HOMETOWN: Narrogin , WA
STAR SIGN: Libra
NICKNAME: Gus
OCCUPATION: Recreation Centre Supervisor
Russell Gooley is The X Factor's authentic boy from the
bush. Russell was born in Moora , Western Australia and
lived in the Perth suburb of Armadale until age 13 when
he moved to Narrogin, a small town south east of Perth
, population 4,500. Russell had to get in the car at 3am
to make the drive from Narrogin to Perth to audition.
A proud Narrogin boy through and through, Russell lives
there with his wife Amanda, a beauty therapist, and 7
year-old daughter Shenae. One of Russell's dreams is for
Shenae to be able to say honestly "my Daddy's famous"!
The X Factor is not Russell's first taste of stardom.
His brother paid the $10 entry fee for him into the inaugural
Duke of York Hotel's talent quest in Narrogin. It was
the first time he'd sung in front of an audience and he
blew them away, claiming the $750 winner's cheque - and
giving his brother a cool $50 for his trouble!
ROSLYNN MAHE
AGE: 30
BIRTHDAY: September 12, 1974
HOMETOWN: Granville, NSW
STAR SIGN: Virgo
OCCUPATION: Office Administrator
Originally from New Zealand , Roslynn Mahe moved to Australia
in 2000 with her partner James to pursue both employment
and musical opportunities.
Coming from a large and musical family of Tongan and Samoan
heritage, it's not surprising that Roslynn, the eldest
of six children, should find herself front and centre
on The X Factor. In 1994 Roslynn, along with her siblings,
parents and uncles, started a family band in New Zealand
which inspired her to keep chasing her dreams through
music.
Family means a great deal to Roslynn, and her father in
particular has been a huge influence in her life. He encouraged
her to learn piano from age six, and she also went onto
study violin and piano accordion. Interestingly, Roslynn
has never undertaken any singing lessons.
JANIE SHRAPNEL
AGE: 47
BIRTHDAY: July 19, 1957
HOMETOWN: Samford , QLD
STAR SIGN: Cancer
OCCUPATION: Renovator
Queenslander Janie Shrapnel described coming along
to The X Factor auditions as her worst nightmare. Struck
down by a genuine fear of performing, Janie literally
had to force herself to audition. While she had a record
deal and released a single at age 19, the performer
within her lay dormant for many years, until 2000 when
she joined a local songwriters group and regained her
confidence.
She's now very happy to have conquered those nerves
and left her fear behind, securing her place in the
Final 9 as The X Factor's eldest contestant. With influences
including Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Missy Higgins,
Janie also writes a great deal of her own material.
Janie and partner Allan, who have been together for
five years, work together as renovators. They tackle
both the organisational and hands-on side of the business,
and relish the opportunity to create amazing transformations.
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Vocal Groups
THE BROTHERSHIP
Adam Philippou
AGE: 30
HOMETOWN: Kensington Park, SA
OCCUPATION: Student / Administration
George Philippou
AGE: 33
HOMETOWN: Sydney , NSW
OCCUPATION: Photographer
Michael Philippou
AGE: 29
HOMETOWN: Frewville , SA
OCCUPATION: Business Sales Consultant
The three Philippou brothers, George, Adam and Michael,
are no strangers to the fame game. Hailing from Adelaide
, they had a taste of stardom when they moved to London
together in 1995 to pursue their music. Signed to RCA
and recording under the name of Universal , they released
three singles and made numerous television appearances
including Top Of The Pops, as well as a live performance
in front of thousands at Old Trafford. In 2002 the brothers
also spent 12 months in LA songwriting and recording demos.
KAYA
Alexandra Kaye
AGE: 29
HOMETOWN: Bondi Junction, NSW
Juleiaah Boehm
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Camperdown, NSW
Sally Stevens
AGE: 25
HOMETOWN: Bondi, NSW
Emma Deans
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Balmain, NSW
The girls all attended the University of Western Sydney
, and while they knew each other, weren't necessarily
friends. Until one day when Alex bumped into Emma in the
street and exchanged numbers. Along with Juleiaah, they
began performing together, and then, when one of Emma's
assignments required another voice, Alex asked Sally,
who she knew through a friend, to join in.
As soon as they started singing together as four voices,
they knew they were onto something special - they found
refuge and inspiration in each others' company - and each
others' voices.
Originally called Kaya in August , after a friend's baby,
the group now known as Kaya only formed in 2004, but the
girls have already shared in success, with performances
at The Basement in Sydney , and now as finalists on The
X Factor.
RANDOM
Wayne (aka Wayne The Wizard) Tauvao
AGE: 19
TJ (aka Tasesa Junior) Tauvao
AGE: 16
Donald Tauvao
AGE: 16
Andy-Iese (aka Jesse) Tolo-Paepae
AGE: 21
Xlocaine (Xy) Latu
AGE: 26
These five Brisbane boys who call themselves Random were
literally just that.
Xy Latu and Jesse Tolo-Paepae arrived at the Brisbane
auditions as Rough Diamonds - while sixteen year-old TJ
Tauvao came to try his luck as a solo artist, with brother
Wayne Tauvao and cousin Donald Tauvao in tow for moral
support.
The five, who had met briefly before at a youth talent
quest and at the Kci & JoJo concert in 2004, soon
got to jamming in the queue and shortly thereafter, super-group
Random was born. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Finalists
The X Factor Finalists
The X Factor is looking for Australia's best unknown singing
talent in three categories: : INDIVIDUALS 16 - 24
: INDIVIDUALS 25 AND OVER
: VOCAL GROUPS
| More Details on The X Factor finalists coming
soon |
16-24 Contestants Through to Masterclass
Jack Byrnes 16 VIC
Gemma Purdy 16 VIC
Jacob Butler 22 SA
Victoria McGee 20 NSW
Vincent Harder 22 NSW
25+ Contestants Through To Masterclass
Roslyn Howell 37 NSW
Cavan Te Ratana 31 NSW
Russell Gooley 27 WA
Reegan Jolley 30 VIC
Jennifer Anderson 35 VIC
Groups Through to Masterclass
2XL
Reuben Kaa 28 VIC
Mita Kaa 49 VIC
Beyond Society's Kontrol
Benjamin Easton 18 SA
Gary McGlen 18 SA
Kaya
(formerly Kaya in August)
Alexandra Kaye 29 NSW
Emma Deans 22 NSW
Julia Boehm 23 NSW
Sally Stevens 25 NSW
The Phillipou Brothers
(formerly 45 Sheriff)
Adam Philippou 30 SA
George Philippou 34 SA
Michael Phillippou 28 SA
Random
Andy-Iese Tolo-Paepae 20 QLD
Donald Tauvao 16 QLD
Xylocaine Latu 25 QLD
Tasesa Junior Tauvao 16 QLD
Wayne Tauvao 18 QLD
16-24 Lock Down Contestants
Adem Ozbakan 20 NSW
Angelina Rizzeri 19 NSW
Brendan Leech 24 VIC
Cashmere Hawksworth 17 SA
Chad Trent 22 QLD
Chantelle Morrell 16 NSW
Chloe Maggs 18 VIC
Evan Moring 19 NSW
Gemma Purdy 16 VIC
Jack Byrnes 16 VIC
Jacob Butler 22 SA
Jessica Steffe 17 NSW
Kamina Benham Trotta 16 QLD
Kerry-Andre Palavicino 22 NSW
Kirby Burgess 16 NSW
Lauren Dennis 18 QLD
Leah Gardener 20 QLD
Madison Lucia 17 NSW
Melisa Howe 18 QLD
Naree Stariha 20 QLD
Rachael Woudwyk 20 QLD
Rahmat Laver 24 WA
Ria Hall 21 QLD
Sally Van Der Zwart 16 VIC
Sandra Georgiadis 24 VIC
Sarah Lloyde 16 SA
Shahde Carrasco 17 NSW
Stephen Lockyer 24 SA
Steve Calder 18 SA
Suzani Rain 24 VIC
Taj Te-Ahu McCaskill 24 QLD
Timothy Monley 17 WA
Victoria McGee 20 NSW
Vincent Harder 22 NSW
Wesley Hayman 24 QLD
25+ Lock Down Contestants
Albert Joyce 41 VIC
Amy Taumoefolau 25 NSW
Andrea Dawson 41 SA
Andrew Wishart 34 VIC
Benjamin Whiteley 28 VIC
Carmel Svilicich 29 NSW
Cavan Te Ratana 31 NSW
Chris Thorpe 33 QLD
Deborah Clark 33 VIC
Deborah Wai Kapohe 34 NSW
Delson Stokes 30 WA
Eleazar (Izzy) Arranz 25 NSW
Graham Blanco 40 QLD
Heidi Grunwald 32 QLD
Jamie McGuane 32 SA
Janie Shrapnel 47 QLD
Jennifer Anderson 35 VIC
John Nardozza 37 VIC
Joseph Defrancesco 49 NSW
Juanita Otene 30 QLD
Katya Winspear 28 SA
Leanne Hansen 44 QLD
Luke Prescott 35 VIC
Maria Di Silvio 29 WA
Mark Wilson 32 QLD
Rebecca Watkins 31 VIC
Reegan Jolley 30 VIC
Robert Haymes 66 NSW
Roslyn Howell 37 NSW
Roslynn Mahe 30 NSW
Russell Gooley 27 WA
Shane Johnson 30 VIC
Stacey Hoy 33 QLD
Tracey Candy 34 VIC
Trevor Davy 48 WA
Yohti Thomson 30 QLD
Yolanda Thomas 33 NSW
Groups in Lock Down
2 X L
Reuben Kaa 28 VIC
Mita Kaa 49 VIC
Beyond Society's Kontrol
Benjamin Easton 18 SA
Gary McGlen 18 SA
Suade
Loz Blain 27 VIC
Sam Qualtrough 25 VIC
Rory Osman 27 VIC
Ian Nisbet 19 VIC
Chris Blain 24 VIC
Sweet Mischief
Karen Bradley 40 ACT
Lisa McClelland 35 ACT
The Sign Paul
Volta 51 VIC
Joanne Volta 45 VIC
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Auditions
The X Factor Auditions
Here are the full audition details for the first series
of The X Factor.
PERTH Burswood Dome
Tuesday 23rd November 2004
Wednesday 24th November 2004
MELBOURNE Melbourne Showgrounds Exhibition Hall 1
Saturday 27th November 2004
Sunday 28th November 2004
Monday 29th November 2004
BRISBANE Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Saturday 4th December 2004
Sunday 5th December 2004
ADELAIDE Royal Adelaide Show Grounds, Jubilee Hall
Thursday 9th December 2004
SYDNEY Sydney Superdome, Sports Hall
Sunday 12th December 2004
Monday 13th December 2004
Tuesday 14th December 2004
Wednesday 15th December 2004
Please Note:
: Auditions to commence at 8:30am
: Be early so that you don't miss out
: Prepare a verse and chorus from a song of your choice
: Dress to impress
: Bring a friend, parent or child if you need moral support
: Bring your own light refreshments/light snacks as it
may be along day
: Catch public transport to the venue
: Unfortunately auditions are limited. Once we have reached
our daily capacity, auditions will close
Terms and Conditions
:: You must be a singer or group of singers aged 16 years
of age or older on 1 January 2005
:: You must bring identification to prove your age (drivers
licence / original birth certificate (plus photo ID) /
passport)
:: You must be a legal resident of Australia
:: You must not have a recording deal, a publishing contract,
a management contract or any other agent representation
agreement that you are unable to terminate without restrictions
/ obligations
See more detailed General Terms and Conditions of Participation
in 'The X Factor' Auditions.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
PARTICIPATION IN 'The X Factor' AUDITIONS
If you attend 'The X Factor' (the "Program")
auditions, you will be deemed to have agreed to the following
terms and conditions:
1. You must be 16 years of age or older on 1 January 2005.
Any failure to supply proof of your age (ie. current driver's
licence, original birth certificate [plus photo ID] or
passport) will result in your disqualification from the
auditioning process. If you are under 18 years of age
and you are called back for a second audition, you must
be accompanied to the second audition by your parent/
legal guardian who will need to consent to your participation.
2. You must abide by the rules, regulations, terms and
conditions of the Program as devised from time to time
by Grundy Television Pty Limited (the "Producer")
and you will accept the Producer's decisions as final,
recognising that the interests of the Program shall override
those of any contributor.
3. The Producer has no obligation to record and Network
Ten Pty Limited has no obligation to broadcast your appearance
or any part of your contribution to the auditioning process.
4. Generally, it is a condition of participation that
you have not previously entered into any commercial, contractual,
sponsorship or other agreement or arrangement with any
person, firm or company in respect of your musical and/or
performing abilities or the products thereof or in respect
of you name likeness, image or biography. However, should
you have entered into such an arrangement, you must immediately
notify the Producer at the audition and the Producer may
take such action as it considers in its absolute discretion
to be appropriate including without limitation disqualifying
you from the auditioning process.
5. You acknowledge that in reliance on consents given
by you, the Producer may incur significant outlays and
as an incentive for the Producer to photograph, video,
film or record you (there being no obligation on the Producer
to do so), you irrevocably agree and consent that the
Producer may (and may authorise others to) photograph,
video, film and/or record you and edit, adapt, alter,
omit and otherwise use the resulting materials (the "Materials"),
your name, likeness, image, actions, voice and/or biographical
material (which includes, without limitation, any "personal
information" as defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)),
in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, world-wide,
in or in connection with the production, broadcast, marketing,
promotion, publicity and exploitation of the Program,
in perpetuity without restriction. The Producer will own
all rights, title and interest in any Materials and the
results and proceeds of the Materials in perpetuity.
