General News
13 October, 2024
Incredible journey 'bloody awesome"
COUNTRY humility could not mask the pride of Loddon singing sensation Elias Lanyon as he reflected on his national journey to stardom this week. The Boort farmer had his first thanks and acknowledgements for the local community who had backed his...
COUNTRY humility could not mask the pride of Loddon singing sensation Elias Lanyon as he reflected on his national journey to stardom this week.
The Boort farmer had his first thanks and acknowledgements for the local community who had backed his appearances on television program The Voice.
“It was awesome to see how happy the community has been, the smiles on their faces watching the show and sharing in the journey ... that that has been so incredible and I am very grateful,” Elias said.
“As soon as people see someone like themselves on television, they give all their backing for you to do as well as you can.”
Elias’ time on The Voice ended in Sunday night’s episode after performing the 2012 Australian song of the year Brother, first recorded by Matt Corby.
Eighty aspiring artists started in the auditions and last Sunday the number of singers was cut to eight as the program entered the semi-final stage.
“I didn’t expect to even get that far. To get through the auditions and the early rounds was a good surprise for a farm kid,” Elias said. “The experience has been awesome and I loved every minute of it - the people I have met, the coaches learning how a television program works.
“It’s an experience I have been really grateful to have had.”
While his time popping up on television screens around Australia has come to an end, for now, there have already been approaches from Melbourne recording companies for Elias to head into the studio and put down more songs.
He remains under contract to The Voice until January but expects he will be clear to take up the offers early in 2025.
Elias will have the opportunity to acknowledge home-town support when he performs at the Boort Show this Saturday.
“Looking forward to sharing a few songs once more at the show and thanking people for their awesome support.”
Elias also has a gig booked at the Jarklin hotel and adds the teaser of “watch out for a few more announcements shortly”.
Throughout The Voice appearances, Elias was praised by judges for his country charm and raw music performances.
- CHRIS EARL