Australian Idol 6 Group 3 - Meet Matthew Parsons

* Favourite Aust Idol Season : 2007
* Favourite Movie: Ray
* Favourite TV Show: 2008 Australian Idol
* Favourite Food: Chicken
* Favourite Colour : Blue
* Eye Colour: Hazel Green
* Your Height: 180cm
* Your current ringtone: Dream Catch Me

Favourite Album: Grand National by John Butler Trio
Favourite place to travel: The Beach
What star-sign are you: Gemini
When did you first start to sing?: 12
What can’t you live without: Music and playing music
Are you Superstitious: Yes, just in some circumstances.
Who are your musical idols: Newton Faulkner/ John Butler Trio / Pete Murray
First job: Entertainer

Please complete this sentence: ‘I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when…’ …Music became everything I wanted to live and breathe.

What is your favourite song? Please tell us why you love that particular song.
My favourite song would have to be "Dream Catch Me" by Newton Faulkner because it has sentimental reasons to me.

Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?
Carl Riseley or Bobby Flynn

Describe your feelings at your first audition.
Excited, nervous and just wanting to get it over and done with.

Obviously, it’s important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer ‘star quality’? Please explain your answer.
The other star qualities are personality is one of the big ones, just having the right attitude.

What would you call your debut single?
I haven’t thought that over fully but probably something cruisy and likeable

Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?
Cause it gives everybody a shot at a big music career.

Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?
I would have to say John Butler or Newton Faulkner because their music always means something.

What’s the best thing about being on Australian Idol?
That the nation is going to see just what I can do.

Who is your favourite judge and why?
My favourite judge would be ‘Dicko’ because he gives advice and compliments where they are due.

Please complete this sentence: The one thing I want Australia to know about me is…
My personality and how much music means to me.

What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Be yourself and enjoy yourself.

heres his audition video