Cyrus Villanueva

  Hailing from Wollongong, NSW, the 19-year-old is fresh out of high school and studying graphic design at university. Music is in his genes. His father is a professional entertainer as is his brother. "Because dad is a musician, I grew up listening to jazz and classical music; all the old soul, pop. That's the music I love." The self-taught guitarist counts Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Ray Charles as his biggest musical influences. In his spare time, he performs gigs in bars, cafes and at weddings. Now he's keen to make music his number one priority. "Music is a passion of mine. I want to pursue what I love doing. That's the dream."