Reuben De Melo
Reuben De Melo | |
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| Occupation(s) | Indie folk artist, songwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Winner of The Voice Australia (2024) |
Reuben De Melo is an Australian indie folk artist and songwriter who emerged as the champion of the thirteenth installment of The Voice Australia on 27 October 2024, under the mentorship of LeAnn Rimes. His rewards comprised a $100,000 cash prize, a professional recording development package, and access to a specialized music masterclass.
2018–2024: Early works including Consumed
De Melo began his musical journey with the release of his first EP, Consumed, in 2018, followed by multiple singles prior to his participation in The Voice Australia. His track "Sweet Oblivion," released in 2020, has garnered over 4.5 million plays on Spotify.
2024: Participation in The Voice Australia
In 2024, De Melo auditioned for The Voice Australia with a rendition of "I See Fire", earning unanimous approval from all four coaches. Coach LeAnn Rimes utilized the newly introduced Ultimate Block to prevent other coaches from recruiting him, securing his spot on her team. The judges lauded him as a "diamond in the rough," highlighting his strong potential to win. Ultimately, De Melo secured victory in the competition on 27 October 2024 through public voting.
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| The Voice performances and outcomes (2024) | |||
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| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Audition | "I See Fire" | Ed Sheeran | Advanced to The Battles |
| The Battles | "Hallelujah" (against Larissa Kovalchuk) | Leonard Cohen | Progressed to Knockouts |
| Knockouts | "Use Somebody" | Kings of Leon | Moved on to The Showdowns |
| The Showdowns | "Don't You Worry Child" | Swedish House Mafia | Advanced to Semi-final |
| Semi-final | "Wicked Game" | Chris Isaak | Saved by coach; progressed to Grand Final |
| Grand Final | "The House of the Rising Sun" | The Animals | Winner |
| "Fix You" (duet with LeAnn Rimes) | Coldplay | ||
Personal life
De Melo has Goan and Portuguese heritage. He resides in Perth alongside his spouse Olivia and their three children. Prior to his success on The Voice, he was employed as a rigger within the mining sector.
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Consumed |
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