Australian Idol 6 Group 3 - Meet Mark Spano

* Favourite Aust Idol Season: 1st
* Favourite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
* Favourite TV Show: Simpsons
* Favourite Food: Avocado on crumpets
* Favourite Colour : Blue
* Eye Colour: Brown
* Your current ringtone: I’m not in love
* Favourite Album: Radiohead – The Bends

Favourite place to travel: Positano (Italy).
What star-sign are you: Cancer
When did you first start to sing?: 5yrs old.
What can’t you live without: Food
Are you Superstitious: Not really
Who are your musical idols: Frank Sinatra to Kurt Cobain
First job: Video clerk



Please complete this sentence: ‘I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when…’ I was 5yrs old singing Michael Jackson in the living room into my fake mic.

What is your favourite song? Please tell us why you love that particular song.
It’s hard to choose a favourite song but to throw one out there would be "You’re so beautiful" by Joe Cocker because of its simplicity and the emotion that he delivers it

Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?
Maybe Shannon Noll because of how genuine he remained through his success

Describe your feelings at your first audition.
Extremely nervous and excited at the prospect of things to come

Obviously, it’s important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer ‘star quality’? Please explain your answer.
A performer should be confident and aware of the audience. It’s the entertainment industry after all.

What would you call your debut single?
Whatever the song is called HaHa

Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?
Aus Idol is a great opportunity to get a kick start into the industry which has been proven by previous contestants

Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?
Michael Hutchens for his stage presence and Kurt Cobain for his song writing and ridiculous natural vocal ability

What’s the best thing about being on Australian Idol?
Learning how it works behind the scenes and how to present yourself in front of cameras.

Who is your favourite judge and why?
I like them all but I like the way Kyle will say anything without considering the consequences

Please complete this sentence: The one thing I want Australia to know about me is…
My split personalities. I like to joke around and be a tool but I have a really serious and rational side.

What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Be yourself, you can’t please everyone so you might as well please yourself and let your haters be your motivators.

heres his audition video