Fletcher Pilon
Fletcher Kent Pilon | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 2001 Australia |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Winner of Australia's Got Talent (2016) |
Fletcher Kent Pilon (born 6 April 2001) is an Australian singer-songwriter specializing in acoustic music, best known for winning the eighth edition of Australia's Got Talent in March 2016. His television appearances also include The Voice Kids, Nickelodeon's SlimeFest, and BalconyTVSydney. Prior to gaining media attention, Fletcher showcased his talents at various markets and dining venues. He is a songwriter who auditioned for Australia's Got Talent on 14 February 2016 and was declared the winner on 14 March 2016.
2014–2015
In 2014, Fletcher participated in the Australian version of The Voice Kids, performing Lee Kernaghan's "Flying with the King". Each of the three judges turned their chairs; he selected The Madden Brothers as his mentor but was eliminated during the battle round after singing Passenger's "Let Her Go".
August 2015 marked a tragic moment when Fletcher’s younger brother Banjo passed away in a skateboarding accident. In response, Fletcher composed "Infinite Child" as a tribute. On 10 December 2015, he independently released his first EP via iTunes, which included "Infinite Child" among other compositions.
| Tracks on Banjo EP | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Title | Duration |
| 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–
Fletcher returned to national television in 2016 by auditioning for Australia's Got Talent with his song "Infinite Child," impressing the judges and securing a spot in the Grand Finale. He reprised the performance during the finale, receiving widespread praise from judges, the audience, and guest judge Jack Black. Following a five-minute public voting period, Fletcher was announced as the winner of the competition along with a $250,000 cash prize.
On 25 February 2017, he launched the single "Water" under Sony Music Australia.
In early 2019, Fletcher released two singles: "Paperback" on 22 February and "One More" on 22 March. Both tracks were included in his 'Thoughts' EP, which debuted on 5 April.
By March 2024, performing under the name Fletcher Kent, he supported Newton Faulkner during an Australian tour. While appearing at The Gov in Adelaide, Fletcher revealed intentions to commence recording a new album before the end of that month.
He subsequently released the singles "I'll Be" on 15 November 2024 and "Are You Ready" on 31 January 2025.