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Mitch Tambo

Mitch Tambo is an Aboriginal Australian singer, songwriter and political activist, who self-released his debut EP in 2016. In 2019, he reached the final of the ninth series of Australia's Got Talent and garnered national attention for his bilingual version of "You're the Voice", in Gamilaraay and English. In November 2019, Tambo was signed to Sony Music Australia, but left the label in 2024. In July 2024, he released the instrumental album Tambo Jamz Vol.1.

Mitch Tambo was born in Sydney and moved to Tamworth when he was 18 months old. He says his mother, Roz Parker, empowered him to embrace his Gamilaraay culture and identity, while his Aunty Bernadette Duncan helped him revive his language.

In 2010, Tambo travelled to Rome for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop.

In 2016, Tambo self-released his debut extended play titled Guurrama-Li. It was re-released on Songbird Records in July 2018.

In 2019, he auditioned for the ninth series of Australia's Got Talent, where he performed his single "Walanbaa". He progressed to the semi-final after receiving the golden buzzer from judge and former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. In the semi-final, he received another golden buzzer from judge Natalie Bassingthwaighte after performing a bilingual version of "You're the Voice" (in Gamilaraay and English) wearing the Dhinawan and Murray crest and feathers. He progressed to the final in September 2019, where his placing was undisclosed. Following his appearance on the show', Tambo's EP began charting on iTunes charts across the world, and a fan Twitter campaign was launched to have him represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest.

In November 2019, Tambo signed a record deal with Sony Music Australia. On 19 November 2019, Tambo was announced as a participant in Eurovision - Australia Decides; in an attempt to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song "Together". In the Eurovision - Australia Decides final, "Together" placed 5th in a field of 10. During the campaign for the Eurovision Song Contest, Tambo experienced toxic cyberbullying, which impacted his mental health.

In December 2019, and after performing it in the semi-final of Australia's Got Talent, Tambo released the bilingual version of "You're the Voice" in English and Gamilaraay. He performed the song at the NITV sunrise ceremony for Australia Day on 26 January, and later with John Farnham as the finale of the Fire Fight Australia concert in February 2020.

On 15 May 2020, Tambo released "Love". In a statement, Tambo said "'Love' is a reminder to reach deep down within, heal and set our spirits free with love, healing and hope for a better tomorrow."

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