Fletcher Pilon
Fletcher Pilon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 April 2001 Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Blues, acoustic |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals and guitar |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Australia |
| Website | http://fletcherpilon.com |
Fletcher Kent Pilon (born 6 April 2001) is an Australian acoustic singer and songwriter, known for winning the eighth season of Australia's Got Talent in March 2016. Fletcher has previously appeared on shows such as The Voice Kids, Nickelodeon's SlimeFest and BalconyTVSydney.[1] Before appearing on various TV series, he played at markets and restaurants.[2] Fletcher writes his own songs. He auditioned for Australia's Got Talent, shown during Auditions 4 on 14 February 2016, and won the season on 14 March 2016.
Life and career
[edit]2014–2015
[edit]In 2014, Fletcher appeared on the Australian version of The Voice Kids in the fifth blind auditions. He played the song "Flying with the King" by Lee Kernaghan and had all three judges turn but chose The Madden Brothers as his coach. In the battle round, he sang "Let Her Go" by Passenger with two other contestants, but did not win the round and was eliminated.[3]
In August 2015, 10-year-old Banjo Pilon, Fletcher's brother, was hit by a car while skateboarding and died.[4] After his death, Fletcher wrote the song "Infinite Child" in honour of his brother.
Fletcher released his first EP on 10 December 2015 on iTunes. The EP also includes "Infinite Child".[5]
| Banjo EP tracks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| # | Song | Length | |
| 1 | "Infinite Child" | 3:32 | |
| 2 | "Be My" | 4:22 | |
| 3 | "Peace" | 4:59 | |
| 4 | "Everything's Gonna Be Fine" | 2:51 | |
| 5 | "Hoochie Coochie Man" | 3:25 | |
2016–
[edit]In 2016 Fletcher decided to audition for Australia's Got Talent with the song "Infinite Child". He received an emotional appraisal by all judges and made it through to the Grand Finale.[6] He reprised the song during the Grand Finale and was acclaimed by the judges, audience and guest judge Jack Black. A voting line opened for five minutes to the public to vote for the winner and Fletcher received the most votes, leading him to win the Grand Finale and receive a prize of $250,000.[7]
On 25 February 2017, Fletcher released a single named 'Water' on Sony Music Australia.[8]
In 2019 Fletcher released a single named 'Paperback' on 22 February, and a single named 'One More' on 22 March. Both songs were included on the 'Thoughts' EP released on 5 April.
In March 2024 Fletcher toured supporting Newton Faulkner in Australia under the name Fletcher Kent. Fletcher announced at The Gov, Adelaide he would be recording an album by the end of March.
References
[edit]- ^ "FLETCHER PILON · has already entertained millions · Videos · BalconyTV". balconytv.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Fletcher Pilon | Fairplay Entertainment | Entertainment solutions for the Central Coast & Surrounds". fairplayentertainment.com.au. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Martha, Reilly and Fletcher The Voice Kids Australia | All About Sydney Australia". sydneyaffairs.com. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Levy, Megan (6 August 2015). "'Our little angel': Banjo Pilon, 10, dies after skateboarding crash at Wamberal". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Fletcher Pilon will officially launch his EP this weekend, dedicated to brother Banjo". dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Cardozo, Geraldine (15 February 2016). "Fletcher Pilon, 14, wows judges on Australia's Got Talent with song in memory of his brother Banjo". Central Coast Express Advocate. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ McGrane, Danielle (15 March 2016). "Fletcher Pilon's difficult TV moment". Yahoo 7 News. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Water – Single by Fletcher Pilon on Apple Music". iTunes. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.