Australian Idol Previous Winners

Wes Carr

Winner American Idol 2008

Before Idol, Wes was a member of a band that released an album and singles that charted in the Australian independent music charts. During Idol, Wes gave a great performance of Michael Jackson’s single Black or White. The judges were very impressed with the performance including guess judge, Jermaine Jackson.

Music Videos : Feels Like Woah , Fearless

Natalie Gauci

Winner Australian Idol 2007

Natalie started writing songs at the age of 17. She also formed her own band that played gigs around Melbourne, while also working as a music teacher.

Music Videos : Here I Am , Man In The Miror

Damien Leith

Winner Australian Idol 2006

In his teenage years Damien, formed a family band that recorded in New York and later played in venues around Australia. Before entering Idol, Damien worked as a chemist making use of his BSC degree obtained at University College Dublin.

Music Videos : Night Of My Life ,22 Steps ...more.

Kate DeAraugo

Winner  Australian Idol 2005

A former swimming teacher, who is also a member of the multi-platinum selling Australian girl-group the Young Divas. Kate had previously auditioned for Australian Idol in both seasons one and two, but failed to make it past the audition stage.

Music Videos : May Be Tonight , Faded

Casey Donovan

Winner Australian Idol 2004

Casey Donovan won Australian Idol in 2004 at the age of 16. At the time it made her the youngest winner of an Idol series anywhere in the world. Her victory came somewhat as a surprise because the favourite Anthony Callea was widely expected to win.

Music Videos : What's Going On , Flow

Guy Sebastian

Winner Season 1 Australian Idol 2003

Guy is the winner of the first series of Australian Idol. He was born in Malaysia but moved to Australia with his parents as a child. Before entering Australian Idol, Guy worked as a recording engineer and singing teacher.

Music Videos : Stop In The Midnight Hour , Like It Like That , Oh Oh ...more.