Another season of Australian Idol kicks off tonight, and I don’t mind admitting that I’m excited.
If you’re a fan, you know the reality talent quest appears to be stronger than ever. Last year it took the revolutionary step to allow musicians to use their own instruments.
Personally this seemed like a no-brainer. After all, don’t we want competitors who are more than karaoke kings and queens?
Anyway, the move encouraged a whole new breed of performers to audition, including series winner Damien Leith, folky Lisa Mitchell, singer songwriter Chris Murphy, and the awesome Bobby Flynn.
Inspired by the success of these gifted individuals, I’m sure we’ll see even more quirky, talented musicians step up this year to try their luck. I can’t wait to watch their journey.
If you’re still not convinced, there’s another reason to watch: Dicko’s back. Dicko: honest, knowledgeable, kind of hot in an old-man way Dicko. While I still have to suffer through Kyle’s malicious snarkiness, Mark’s inane comments, and Marcia’s fence-sitting, knowing I have Dicko to balance things will make it that much easier.
It’s very easy to be cynical about Idol. But think about it this way music fans. How many programs actually showcase new Australian talent these days? We’ve lost Countdown, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, and Recovery. This is one of the only places we can still see young Aussies playing music. For that reason alone, I think it’s worth a look.
Australian Idol kicks off on Channel Ten at 7:30 tonight.
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