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[Inside Australian Idol]

Murmurs ...
May 3, 2004

WITH this kind of approach to his fans, Condobolin Kid Shannon Noll should be around for quite some time.

The Australian Idol runner-up played at the West Tamworth Leagues Club on Saturday where one young lass suffered a broken toe when a fellow fan stood on her foot.

Our country-based operative said Noll drove past the girl as she was being led away in a wheelchair by St John Ambulance officers.

He quickly stopped and came back to make sure she was all right, and happily gave an autograph to the girl, which helped her forget about her injury. Nice one.


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[Beautifulfriend]

ahhh good Old Fashioned Country boy our Shannon


he is just so sweet.


**had lessons from GUY I think oppps did I say that out loud **

[UniqueShaz]

beautifulfriend said:

ahhh good Old Fashioned Country boy our Shannon


he is just so sweet.


**had lessons from GUY I think oppps did I say that out loud **

it's ok, we were all thinking it

[Monkey]

Gotta love that Shannon, such a sweetie. Guy and Shannon together are the ultimate nice guy group

You can tell why Guy and Shannon are so close, because they are both so nice

[Sunflower]

Monkey said:

Gotta love that Shannon, such a sweetie. Guy and Shannon together are the ultimate nice guy group

You can tell why Guy and Shannon are so close, because they are both so nice

This is true, I think it's mean what you two said above about him only being nice because of Guy. Most people are nice in their own right and that includes Shannon. So no I'm sure that other people weren't thinking that. If you were it's just mean

[MaybeNext]

Sunflower said:

This is true, I think it's mean what you two said above about him only being nice because of Guy. Most people are nice in their own right and that includes Shannon. So no I'm sure that other people weren't thinking that. If you were it's just mean

Don't take it too seriously. Everyone learns from everyone else. Guy didn't invent kindness, he learnt it from his family and friends (including Shannon), just as Shannon has learnt from his family and friends (including Guy).

[Sunflower]

I know it was meant just as a joke but there is a difference between funny jokes that are witty and trying to be funny at someone elses expense. I think it was a bit mean to say that someone learnt how to do good deeds from someone else and so they owe it back to them.

[HairBear]

In each other's company they have learnt heaps... they have excelled and grown... They are both lovely and both kind and yes have learnt from each other...

They have relied on each other to get through the whole idol process... how lucky were they - to become true friends... I learn from my friends all the time ;D ;D

[MaybeNext]

Sunflower said:

I know it was meant just as a joke....

Then just leave it that then.
You once told me not to read things into words that weren't there...

[superc]

;D I think BO just couldn't bear to make a post without mentioning Guy!

But you're nice for sticking up for Shannon, Sunflower

[GUY S DA BEST]

TO BOOTIFULFRIEND........I'M w/ u BABE.....u can think loud as u want to as long it's bout DA BOLD AN BOOTIFUL GUY !!

[Inside Australian Idol]

Fans swept up in Port's own Shannon lovefest
Monday, 3 May 2004

SHANNON Noll fever claimed hundreds of victims in Port Macquarie on Friday night.

They 'suffered' extreme excitement, bewilderment, and in some instances, pure frenzy.

The sell-out all ages concert at Port Panthers to see the Australian Idol runner-up had fans lining up at the door from as early as 6pm.

The mammoth queue started at the auditorium door, weaved its way through the club to the back doors where it did a lap of the deck.

But just hours before he was set to take the stage Shannon was relaxing at a barbecue with his band, family and friends, oblivious to the positive frenzy he had created.

He told the Port News he was pumped about kicking off his national solo tour at Port Macquarie to a sell-out crowd.

"It's great to have sell-out shows. It's what everybody aims for – so if it happens it's a great feeling.

"I'm really stoked about it," he said.

The Condobolin boy, who is celebrating huge success with his debut album That's What I'm Talking About, is also thrilled about meeting the people who supported him all the way.

The Port Macquarie event was the first on the tour, which takes in 23 regional towns across the state.

"I'm really keen to get out there and thank them and give them a good time."

And that's just what he did on Friday night.

Fans chanted, showed off their ‘we love Shannon' signs in their Shannon t-shirts and hats, and took a barrage of photographs.

He left Port on Saturday bound for Tamworth, armed with a collection of presents thrown on stage, including a bra.

Port Panthers said the large crowd was very well behaved.

Extra security staff was on standby both inside and outside the auditorium.


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[Inside Australian Idol]

Dream over for hopefuls
Monday, May 3
Sarah Bieske


Geelong's Nikki Hamilton, centre, with friends Louisa Afribo, left, and Simone Dunn, right.

GEELONG hopefuls joined about 5000 Victorians on Saturday for their chance at Australian Idol fame.
The first of three Melbourne audition days brought with it pouring rain and an icy wind.

But nothing was going to stop the aspiring singers from following in the footsteps of last year's winner Guy Sebastian.

Lindsay Tucker and Bec Adam, both from Geelong, found their spot in the line-up outside Melbourne Park about 2am on Saturday.

They had their doonas and pillows in tow, but any chance of sleep was soon put to bed when the rain and hail hit.

``We are just absolutely saturated,'' Lindsay said.

``I can't feel my toes.''

But that was the least of their worries.

They were busy checking out their competition and making sure their audition songs were up to scratch.

``I'm singing Heaven by DJ Sammy,'' Lindsay said.

``But we've just been trying to relax and see what talent's around, and what talent there isn't.''

The seemingly never-ending line finally began to move at 8.30am as the first names of auditioners were called.

A pink slip was the aim of the game - it meant they would be back on Tuesday to strut their stuff for Ian Dickinson, aka Dicko.

But they were as rare as gold tickets in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Nerves and excitement went hand in hand as singer after singer made their way to the audition room.

Just minutes later smiles had been replaced by tears and dreams, that just minutes before seemed on the verge of coming true, had been dashed.

Darren Hilliard, 17-year-old from Geelong, didn't get the judge's vote, but wasn't too disheartened.

``They said they appreciated me coming but no go but that's OK, it's pretty tough in there,'' he said.

Michael Slater, 24, had been waiting since 2am and was ready and raring to give his rendition of Chad Kroger's Hero.

``I'm hungry, cold and tired and I just want to get in there,'' he said.

Melissa Gilson and Emily Hopkins were a bundle of nerves as they waited for their friend Lorren Blaik who had just been called in to perform Jessica Simpson's With You.

She, too, came out empty-handed.

If you're from Geelong and made it through to the next round of Australian Idol auditions let us know on 5227 4467.


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[guest]

mmm. I wonder what the response would be like if the two roles are reversed ie. substitute Shannon for Guy and Guy for Shannon....

I don't think Shannon was thinking of Guy when he thought to stop and inquire about the fan... 'Oh guy did that I better do it too' one up man ship .. oh come on... and anyway I am scratching my head here when did Guy did anything like this?

[Inside Australian Idol]

Idol dream tunes out
Luke Dennehy
03may04



Hopefuls: Andy G pumps up the waiting crowd at Australian Idol auditions.
Picture: Fiona Hamilton


WHEN Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll belted out hit after hit on Australian Idol they made it look so easy.

But in reality it is hard, very hard, as many of the 2500 hopefuls auditioning yesterday for the second series at Melbourne Park discovered.
This reporter was one of those who auditioned, eager to see if he could give up his day job for a world of screaming fans and limos.

But, like most of the wannabes, I found I was simply deluded and was given a reality check -- I CANNOT sing.

To get through to the judging panel of Marcia Hines, Mark Holden and Ian "Dicko" Dickson, hopefuls must go through two auditions with the producers.

Most brought a friend or two to Melbourne Park, with more than 10,000 going through the gates.

To get the much sought-after pink slip, you have to be either ridiculously talented or weird and wonderful, much like American Idol's William Hung.

My audition started well enough; the judges were friendly and a little idle chatter which set the mood. But, I should have stopped almost immediately after starting that 1980s Chantoozies classic, Wanna Be Up.

Idol executive producer Greg Beness slumped in his chair and fellow EP, Channel 10's Stephen Tate, grinned.

"I could see you in the back of a boy band, and you make a much better journalist than singer," said Beness, after I put them out of their misery and stopped. I felt Tate was trying to be kind with his comments.

"I could see you in Smash Hits," he said. "But you are tone deaf."

But while my shot at stardom ended with that, a few did get a pink slip, including Victorian singer Suzy Ferguson. She camped out all night after missing the cut-off on Saturday.

Wild and wacky and a little goth-like, she said: "I'm always like this, and dress like this to shop." The real judges arrive in Melbourne late this week, when auditions get very, very serious.


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