In this YouTube video, Joel Goncalves, a 15-year-old from Brisbane, auditions for The X Factor Australia 2012. Before his performance, Joel expresses his nervousness, mentioning he’s only ever sung in front of a small number of family and friends, around 12 to 20 people.
He views this audition as a massive opportunity, emphasizing that he can’t picture himself doing anything but music for the rest of his life. He decides to sing “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, a song choice that one of the judges notes as “great” and “different”.
During his performance, Joel transforms from being visibly nervous to confidently owning the stage. The judges are impressed by his beautiful tone and the potential he shows at such an early stage in his development.
One judge highlights that his voice is exactly what they are looking for, especially considering their mission from Simon Cowell to potentially form a boy band this year in Australia. Joel receives four “yeses” from the judges, securing his spot to move forward in the competition.
The audience, composed of about 3,000 people, including many screaming and cheering girls, reacts enthusiastically to Joel’s performance. The judges find him adorable, and one even jokes that he won’t be single for very long after this audition.
The video captures Joel’s journey from a nervous teenager to a confident performer who wins over both the judges and the audience, taking a significant step towards his dream of a music career.
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