Australian Idol 6 Group 4 - Meet Brooke Addamo

* Favourite Aust Idol Season: 2006
* Favourite Movie: The Holiday
* Favourite Food: Chocolate
* Favourite Colour : Green
* Eye Colour: Green
* Your Height: 1.57cm
* Your current ringtone: Close your eyes
* Favourite Album: Coldplay – X&Y

Favourite place to travel: The beach
What star-sign are you: Capricorn
When did you first start to sing?: When I was 12
What can’t you live without: My iPod
Are you Superstitious: Sometimes
Who are your musical idols: Michael Buble & Eva Cassidy
First job: Student


Please complete this sentence: ‘I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when…’ My first singing lesson, I fell in love with music and the creativity of expression.

What is your favourite song? Please tell us why you love that particular song.
I love the song ‘Tiny Dancer’ by Elton John because it has a great feel, it makes a great sing-a-long song

Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?
Damien Leith because of his beautiful tones and the way he puts his own unique style into every song.

Describe your feelings at your first audition.
I was really excited to be there and I wanted to get through.

Obviously, it’s important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer ‘star quality’? Please explain your answer.
Tones, emotion, personality, stage craft and that "it" factor that can’t be explained.

What would you call your debut single?
The other side.

Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?
Because it gives talented artists exposure.

Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?
Eva Cassidy, because of her beautiful emotional connection to each song she sings.

What’s the best thing about being on Australian Idol?
The amazing experience and exposure to be seen and heard by the Australian public. Also the make-up, hair and stylist people fussing over you.

Who is your favourite judge and why?
Dicko, because he is honest

Please complete this sentence: The one thing I want Australia to know about me is…
I would really like to light up your TV and touch people through emotion

What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Always stay true to yourself.

heres her audition video