Biography

Soulful singer Stan walker, a shop assistant from Queensland entered Australian Idol at the age of 18. Stan spent part of his life growing up in New Zealand and it was there he was first inspired to enter the competition when he watched Guy Sebastian performed on the show. Stan’s only previous public performance before Idol was singing in church.

Stan describes himself as a naughty school boy during his younger years. He was always getting into trouble at school and he experience some very troubling times both in Australia and New Zealand. He said it was through god and music that he managed to get through those difficult periods in his life.

Before Australian Idol, Stan worked as a shop assistant in a menswear shop and lived in Coolangatta, Queensland with his family. Stan is one of five children; the whole family is musical, whether they are singing in church, weddings or parties, it gives the whole family a great deal of enjoyment. It is this background that Stan attributes to his love for music and his musical talents.

Stan has always wanted a career in music but was never sure how to pursue it until Australian Idol came along. From the moment he walked into the audition room, his life changed. He finally found a path to the success he has always dreamt about. His soulful voice impressed the judges, studio audience and viewers at home each week. His incredible voice got him to the finals to win the Australian Idol tile in 2009.