Two Mackay musicians feature on the newest season of Australian Idol to show off their singing voices in a bid to go all the way and launch themselves into national stardom.
Noah Cookson and Damien Agius both auditioned for the show – which returns to screens after a 13-year hiatus - at the end of last year and will represent the Sugar City on national television in what Damien called “a childhood dream come true.”
The 27-year-old country musician let the cat out of the bag on Tuesday and said he could hardly keep his excitement a secret for the past few months.
Agius, who began singing at the age of eight in the Mirani Primary School Choir, grew up watching Australian Idol and said he auditioned after seeing an advertisement whilst at a local pub.
“The secrets out! I am so excited,” Damien said.
“Thanks, everyone, for your support [in Mackay]. It’s been a long wait but Idol is back!”
Agius will join fellow Mackay muso Noah Cookson whose episode premiered on Wednesday night.
Cookson, a talented bright star in the Mackay scene, showed off his talents on the episode and told the tale of choosing between playing footy and singing – an easy choice for the youngster who said music was his “absolute passion.”
Tune in to catch Damien Agius’ audition on Sunday, February 5 on Channel 7.
Damien Agius is one of two Mackay musicians to audition on the return season of Australian Idol
