MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Sunday November 22, 2009
2009 AUSTRALIAN IDOL WINNER
Stan Walker
DEBUT SINGLE BLACK BOX
AVAILABLE NOW
DEBUT ALBUM Introducing... Stan Walker
AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY DECEMBER 11th
Following on from the Network 10 announcement that Stan Walker has taken out the 2009 Australian Idol
crown, Sony Music Entertainment Australia is pleased to announce that Stan Walkers debut single Black Box
through all other digital retailers from Monday November 23rd and as a CD single in retail stores from
Wednesday November 25th.
On Friday December 11th, his debut album, Introducing... Stan Walker will be released.
Introducing... Stan Walker will feature Stans Australian Idol journey through the final 12 including re-
recorded studio tracks of some of his amazing performances on the show; Purple Rain, The Climb, Ordinary
People and Superstar, as well 2 brand new songs, Think of Me and his winning single, Black Box.
The video for Black Box will be filmed this week and be at media from December 1st.
Sony Music Chairman & CEO, Australia & NZ, Denis Handlin AM commented:
2009 has been another big year for Australian music and this years Australian Idol has been no exception.
Congratulations to Fremantle Media Australia and Network Ten for an excellent Idol series. Stan is a
remarkable and gifted young performer who has shown great spirit not only throughout his life, but during
the show to win this year's series. I am very pleased that again this year we will have a brilliant album of
Stans incredible journey from the show to release to the public for Christmas. In keeping with the
overwhelming public support for the finalists, the winners single will be available immediately through
Banditfm.
David Mott, chief programming officer, Network Ten said;
"Stan is an incredible talent and a worthy winner of the Australian Idol title for 2009.
"It gives me a great sense of pride to see Idols talented young artists thrive from having such a unique
launch pad into the industry. We hope that hell be able to use this opportunity, along with the $200,000
Australian Idol Artist Development Fund (AIADF), to make his own mark in the Australian music industry as
many have done in the past.
INTRODUCING... STAN WALKER - TRACKLISTING
Purple Rain
The Climb
Man's World
Ordinary People
Let's Stay Together
Hallelujah
Superstar
We Will Rock You
Think Of Me
Black Box
SINGLE: BLACK BOX AVAILABLE DIGITALLY NOW THROUGH WWW.BANDIT.FM, ALL OTHER DIGITAL RETAILERS FROM
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23RD AND IN STORES FROM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25
ALBUM: INTRODUCING... STAN WALKER IN STORES FROM FRIDAY DECEMBER 11
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For further information or interview requests please contact:
Bronwyn Tasker, National Publicity Manager on 02 9383 6245
email: bronwyn.tasker@sonymusic.com or your local Sony Music Entertainment representative.