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West Australian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Reuben De Melo: WA singer's journey from FIFO dad to touring family man after winning The Voice 2024
Unlike most emerging musical stars, former FIFO dad Reuben De Melo's life-changing victory on The Voice 2024 has afforded him more time at home with his family than ever. Removing the familiar high-vis from his wardrobe following years as a mine site rigger, the doting WA father has admitted 'life's changed heaps' as he balances time in the studio with simply being present for his three young kids and wife Olivia. 'We have actually bought a house closer to the kids' school, so a lot of positives have come out of this,' he told The West Australian. 'Obviously (I'm) not flying out to work, but I'm spending time with the kids a bit more and getting used to that sort of life being in the studio, using my time wisely, recording songs and just basically having everything in the bank to release.' With his soulful vocals striking a chord with viewers nationwide, De Melo says his newly released debut single Slow brings a 'commercial' edge to his very human sound. Ironically, it was written two years ago during his UK travels with family when he felt 'everything had become monotonous'. While the temptation might now be to trade his rawness for record sales by conforming to industry pressures, the 'father figure' is conscious of staying true to himself. 'I don't know if the world's going to change me, and if it does, I'm going to reassess,' he said. 'I think I'm going to stay true to my music, which comes from the heart and mental health, and that mining story.' What has changed, is De Melo's profile — which has seen his billing upgraded from modest Perth bars to the likes of Thursday night's Western Australian of the Year Awards. Copping second glances from strangers at the airport has become the singer's new normal, along with random photos with fans, and even messages of support from public figures such as Ben Cousins who the singer described as 'an absolute legend'. 'I have to pinch myself and go, 'You're just human mate'. But it's surreal,' De Melo said. Building a team over the past three months to propel him into the next chapter of his career, the talent is set to release additional tracks to feature on his upcoming EP which will be he'll perform on his first Australian tour this July and August. However, perhaps a sweeter reward will be his reunion with beloved The Voice coach and pop star LeAnn Rimes during her national run of shows in September. And if he's lucky, the duo's dynamic might shift from master-and-apprentice to that of equals when Rimes returns to Australia. 'She's asked me to get in the studio with her to work on a track as well, which is quite exciting. Not sure when that that will be released or anything yet, but I'm looking forward to it,' De Melo said.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
How Perth FIFO dad's life changed after winning The Voice
Unlike most emerging musical stars, former FIFO dad Reuben De Melo's life-changing victory on The Voice 2024 has afforded him more time at home with his family than ever. Removing the familiar high-vis from his wardrobe following years as a mine site rigger, the doting WA father has admitted 'life's changed heaps' as he balances time in the studio with simply being present for his three young kids and wife Olivia. 'We have actually bought a house closer to the kids' school, so a lot of positives have come out of this,' he told The West Australian. 'Obviously (I'm) not flying out to work, but I'm spending time with the kids a bit more and getting used to that sort of life being in the studio, using my time wisely, recording songs and just basically having everything in the bank to release.' With his soulful vocals striking a chord with viewers nationwide, De Melo says his newly released debut single Slow brings a 'commercial' edge to his very human sound. Ironically, it was written two years ago during his UK travels with family when he felt 'everything had become monotonous'. While the temptation might now be to trade his rawness for record sales by conforming to industry pressures, the 'father figure' is conscious of staying true to himself. Reuben De Melo. Credit: Jarryd West / Jarryd West 'I don't know if the world's going to change me, and if it does, I'm going to reassess,' he said. 'I think I'm going to stay true to my music, which comes from the heart and mental health, and that mining story.' What has changed, is De Melo's profile — which has seen his billing upgraded from modest Perth bars to the likes of Thursday night's Western Australian of the Year Awards. Copping second glances from strangers at the airport has become the singer's new normal, along with random photos with fans, and even messages of support from public figures such as Ben Cousins who the singer described as 'an absolute legend'. 'I have to pinch myself and go, 'You're just human mate'. But it's surreal,' De Melo said. Reuben De Melo. Credit: Unknown / Supplied Building a team over the past three months to propel him into the next chapter of his career, the talent is set to release additional tracks to feature on his upcoming EP which will be he'll perform on his first Australian tour this July and August. However, perhaps a sweeter reward will be his reunion with beloved The Voice coach and pop star LeAnn Rimes during her national run of shows in September. And if he's lucky, the duo's dynamic might shift from master-and-apprentice to that of equals when Rimes returns to Australia. 'She's asked me to get in the studio with her to work on a track as well, which is quite exciting. Not sure when that that will be released or anything yet, but I'm looking forward to it,' De Melo said.
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Future of The Voice UK confirmed after spin-off series axed
In 2017, The Voice Kids was launched but has since been shelved, leading to a great deal of concern around the future of the original version of the programme. Future of The Voice UK revealed after kids' version of the singing contest axed by ITV The winner of The Voice 2024 is... 👀 #TheVoiceUK — The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) October 26, 2024 It has been revealed that The Voice UK will continue for another series on ITV, with the next set of blind auditions set to take place in the summer and the live final potentially happening in October. According to TV Zone, audience tickets are now available, and Danny Jones is set to return to hosting the coaching panel. The Voice Kids was reportedly cancelled in 2023, with an insider telling The Sun newspaper that talent shows have been in decline in recent years. Recommended Reading: They said: 'The show had a good run and had its own fanbase, but execs are keen to free up scheduling space for other new programming to keep ideas as fresh as possible. 'The cast have great memories from the series, but have plenty of other projects to keep them busy. ' At the time of the hiatus reveal, an ITV spokesman said: 'The Voice Kids is taking a break in 2024. "We're working with Lifted Entertainment on The Voice UK for 2024 and development of The Voice-branded specials.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Future of The Voice UK confirmed after kids' spin-off series axed by ITV
The future of the well-known ITV singing contest The Voice UK has been confirmed after the kids' version of the show was axed. The programme, which was originally launched on the BBC all the way back in 2012, moved to rival broadcaster ITV in 2016. In 2017, The Voice Kids was launched but has since been shelved, leading to a great deal of concern around the future of the original version of the programme. The winner of The Voice 2024 is... 👀 #TheVoiceUK — The Voice UK (@thevoiceuk) October 26, 2024 It has been revealed that The Voice UK will continue for another series on ITV, with the next set of blind auditions set to take place in the summer and the live final potentially happening in October. According to TV Zone, audience tickets are now available, and Danny Jones is set to return to hosting the coaching panel. The Voice Kids was reportedly cancelled in 2023, with an insider telling The Sun newspaper that talent shows have been in decline in recent years. New Coronation Street star breaks silence after backlash to 'affair' Sky axe legendary children's channel today after 17 years - did you watch it? Hollyoaks star breaks silence amid exit from Channel 4 soap after 12 years They said: 'The show had a good run and had its own fanbase, but execs are keen to free up scheduling space for other new programming to keep ideas as fresh as possible. 'The cast have great memories from the series, but have plenty of other projects to keep them busy. ' At the time of the hiatus reveal, an ITV spokesman said: 'The Voice Kids is taking a break in 2024. "We're working with Lifted Entertainment on The Voice UK for 2024 and development of The Voice-branded specials.'
