Show Notes
Shows like Australian Idol, The X Factor, and The Voice told the nation anyone could be a superstar. So why do so many winners seem to vanish as quickly as they appear? In the latest season of The Moment it Changed - 'Touchdown', former contestants, judges and producers are lifting the lid on music reality television. Join Host Nic Kelly to uncover the impact reality television had on the music industry, why a TV show doesn’t guarantee you a shortcut to superstardom, and the forces behind the camera pulling the strings to make or break careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Popstars to Australian Idol, music reality TV promised to turn ordinary singers into national icons — but what was the real price of fame? Judges Ian “Dicko” Dickson and Mark Holden lift the lid on the controversies, iconic moments, and impact that reality TV had on Australia’s music industry. And former contestants Casey Donovan and Rob “Millsy” Mills reveal the toll of overnight fame, and what happens when the spotlight moves on. The Moment it Changed: Touchdown is Hosted by Nic Kelly. Available on all platforms now. This episode contains a mention of suicide. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The spotlight, drama and pressure on contestants are cranked up when The X Factor debuts in Australia. Singer songwriters Dami Im and Bella Ferraro were among hopefuls chasing their dreams on this much-hyped show under the gaze of big name judges. In this episode, they each share the challenges they faced behind the scenes during competition and from demanding record labels once the sparkling finals was over. The Moment it Changed: Touchdown is Hosted by Nic Kelly. Available on all platforms now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Voice Australia set out to rewrite the rules – blind auditions judged on talent alone. But did it really change the narrative, or just end up falling into the same patterns of shows before it? Karise Eden, The Voice Australia’s inaugural winner, unpacks the very real impact the narrative producers chose for her had on her relationships, the harsh aftermath of victory, and what success really looks like in today’s music industry. Plus, what does a new generation of contestants, like Matthew Hearne who competed on the most recent season, want from these shows in a world where social media, or a personal platform can trump a record deal? The Moment it Changed: Touchdown is Hosted by Nic Kelly. Available on all platforms now. This episode contains descriptions of self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. There's also references to family violence. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before Michael Gudinski became the media mogul behind the Mushroom empire, he was a teenager with a dream to make it big in music. But Michael didn’t want to be a musician, he wanted to run the show. Michael’s daughter Kate Gudinski goes back to where it all started, a young Michael booking bands to play gigs around Melbourne in the late 1960s. After dropping out of school and getting kicked out of home, Michael lands his first big opportunity - booking bands to play Sunbury, Australia’s first major rock music festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Michael Gudinski launches Mushroom Records in 1972, the label scores some early hit singles but costs quickly pile up and Mushroom nearly goes bankrupt. However, Mushroom’s financial troubles turn around when Michael discovers a colourful new band called Skyhooks. Not only would Skyhooks pull Mushroom Records out of the red, they'd help set Michael Gudinski up as the music mogul the world knows today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.