Oz Music Scene

March 5th, 2008

Mark Holden Quits Idol

Australian Idol judge Mark Holden won’t return to the popular reality TV show next year.
The reason for the move depends on who you believe. Some news stories claim Mark left of his own accord, citing a desire to focus on his acting career. Others say he was pushed by Channel Ten who were desperate to […]

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October 30th, 2007

Tarisai’s Tantrums End Her Idol Run

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After a tumultuous week, Tarisai Vushe is the latest contestant to leave Australian Idol.
This week Tarisai hit back at accusations from public that she was “fake.” Following another technically superb but unemotional performance, Mark and Dicko agreed that she wasn’t showing her […]

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October 29th, 2007

Australian Idol Delivers Homegrown Hits

Last night was all about Australian music on Channel Ten, and Australian Idol was no exception. The final five honoured our country’s great music by performing some classic hits and new Aussie tunes.
Judge Mark Holden stepped out from behind the desk this week to mentor the Idols in the studio. All the aspiring singers said […]

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October 2nd, 2007

Soap Star To Rock in Shout!

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Home and Away star Tim Campbell will have big shoes to fill when he plays Johnny O’Keefe in a new version of the stage musical Shout!
David Campbell made the role famous in the original stage production, but Shout’s! co-producer Dennis Smith is confident Tim […]

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July 26th, 2007

Kaya @ Lizotte’s – July 26

Not a lot of good came from Channel Ten’s failed reality talent quest, The X Factor. The series winner’s Random, had two forgettable singles and faded into oblivion. Mark Holden embarrassed himself further. But there was a shining light in the lacklustre affair. It introduced Australia to Kaya.
These unconventional stars, with bare feet, quirky songs, […]

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