Dean Geyer

Dean's appearances on national television through Idol in 2006, captivated fans with his honest passionate performance delivery, model good looks and a warm confident personality.

He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the eldest of three children. His parents Debbie and Keith moved their family to Melbourne, Australia, when he was 15 years old. Around this time he learned to play guitar and wrote his first song "Change" about coming to Australia.

Dean has a focus and self confidence which comes from his close ties to his family. His sense of discipline and healthy attitude are the result of his interest in karate, which he has a black belt in.

Prior to entering Idol, Dean performed for two years with a covers band, also performing some of Dean's original songs, in and around Melbourne at pubs and universities as well as corporate gigs and events.

When the young 21 year old started work on his first album, he knew it would be guitar driven, diverse and delivered with honesty. Above all, it would have a strong commercial sound. So Dean started writing with writers well known for their pop sensibilities - Phil Buckle of Southern Sons, Paul Wiltshire, Adrian & Barb Hannan, Richie Vez who plays bass with Diesel, Adam Reilly, Michael Stangel, Tom Nicholls and Sydney's DNA Boys. Four of the tracks are songs that were sent to him, which he says "I identify so strongly with it's almost like I wrote them too."

"The whole process of creating, writing, recording and promoting has been a rush. I don't mean moving quickly, although that's certainly an aspect of my life these days! But it's been such a joyous ride for me. Just a year ago, this was just a dream. Now I'm living it! Australian Idol gave me the lucky break, and I intend to work very hard to keep up the momentum."

In a short space of time, Dean has proven he's got what it takes, has all the makings of a true star and has the grit and drive to make it happen.