Guy Mutton

Guy "Mutto" Mutton
Born 17 October 1976
England
Genres Pop, Rock
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2000–present
Labels Cowbell Digital Music
Associated acts Soulframe
Website www.mutto.com.au

Guy Christopher Mutton, also known as Mutto (born in England, 17 October 1976), is an Australian singer, a Top 12 contestant in the fourth season of Australian Idol and lead singer of the Gold Coast–based rock band, Soulframe.

Prior to Idol, Mutton worked with kids as a teacher, at Hillcrest Christian College. He left his career in education when his band Soulframe began gaining popularity. With experience on drums and piano, Mutton was reluctant to audition as a vocalist. However, since Mutton took over lead vocals Soulframe has won several Australian music awards. Songs from their 2005 album, "Escaping Entropy" collected a win and three further nominations in categories at the 2004 Annual MusicOz Awards,[1] two of the top 10 spots in their category for the 2005 Australian Songwriters Association Awards, and a win in their category for the NZ-based 2005 Pacific Songwriting Competition.[2]

Australian Idol

He sang U2's "All I Want Is You" at the Brisbane auditions of Australian Idol 4 and made top 24 in Sydney. During the first semi final round, Mutto sang "Meant to Live" by Switchfoot but did not accrue enough votes to advance. His nickname Mutto applied to SMS votes as well. On 31 August, he was selected into the wildcard show for a second chance in earning a place in the Top 12. Mutton performed Eskimo Joe's "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" which resulted with mixed critques from the judges. However, on 4 September, the judges advanced Mutton into the Top 12 as the second of four successful wildcard contestants.

Mutton was the fourth performer voted out of the Australian Idol Top 12 on 2 October.

Post-Idol

Since leaving Australian Idol, Mutto has returned to lead vocals for Soulframe.

Mutton guest hosted Sea FM's "The List with Age & Renee" top 30 radio show. Mutton filled in for the week of the 6th to 10 November in the absence of "Age", one of the regular hosts. He is currently employed at Hillcrest College on the Gold Coast.

On 26 March 2010, Mutto released his first official single as a solo artist. The single "Wish" was released by Cowbell Digital Music worldwide.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ http://www.musicoz.org/results/finalists2.html#gospel
  2. ↑ Pacific Songwriting Competition - Mastering The Art Of Expression - Welcome To Pacific Songwriting Competition

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