Australian Idol 6 Group 1 - Meet Mitchell Steele

* Favourite Aust Idol Season: Series 4
* Favourite Movie: White Chicks
* Favourite TV Show: That 70’s Show
* Favourite Food: Steak!!!
* Favourite Colour : Blue
* Eye Colour : Brown
* Your Height: 6ft 1
* Your current ringtone: Big Girls Don’t Cry

Favourite Album: Keith Urban – Golden Road
Favourite place to travel: Country Side
What star-sign are you: Cancer
When did you first start to sing? When I was 11
What can’t you live without: My animals
Are you Superstitious: Not really
Who are your musical idols: Garth Brooks and Keith Urban
First job: Contract mustering



Please complete this sentence: ‘I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when…’ I sang in front of my first crowd as a kid and I was so out of tune but I loved it!

What is your favourite song? Please tell us why you love that particular song.
My favourite song is not even a country song… “Dear Mr. President” by Pink because the meaning in that song is so true and amazing lyrics that really touches me.

Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?
I loved Shannon Noll because he didn’t win and yet has been so successful.

Describe your feelings at your first audition.
Mainly I just wanted to know if I was good enough.

Obviously, it’s important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer ‘star quality’? Please explain your answer.
Personality is a big thing (obviously) but presentation i.e. looks, talking.

What would you call your debut single?
Secret? For another day!

Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?
Aussie idol showcases a lot of different talent nationally and gives performers a great opportunity to succeed.

Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?
Garth Brooks because he’s the greatest country entertainer of all time!!! (In my eyes…)

What’s the best thing about being on Australian Idol?
The screaming girls!!!

Who is your favourite judge and why?
Kyle because he’s honest.

Please complete this sentence: The one thing I want Australia to know about me is…
That I love country music!!!

What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
I get told to stay true to myself a lot.

heres his and his brothers audition video