Singer Hunter Black: Behind the Scenes of The Voice Australia & Going All-In on His Music Dream

Hunter Black shares his serendipitous rise on The Voice Australia, from a surprise audition to battling for Ronan Keating's team, while pursuing his passion for songwriting and live performances across Sydney's music scene.

Hunter is a Sydney-based musician completing a Bachelor of Media and Communication at Macquarie University, with a Diploma in Music Production from SAE. His influences blend soul from Stevie Wonder and progressive pop from Supertramp into original storytelling songs, performed solo or with his band Lantana. In 2025, he captivated national audiences on The Voice Australia Season 14, turning his bar gigs into a launchpad for a full-time music career.

In this episode, Hunter Black discusses: 
◽️ Serendipitous audition unlocked his Voice journey 
◽️ Behind-the-scenes production revealed TV's scale 
◽️ Nerves and song tweaks fueled performance breakthroughs 
◽️ Coaches like Ronan provided heartfelt guidance 
◽️ Media pitfalls taught emotional resilience in fame

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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Meeting Hunter Black: Background and The Voice Australia
01:10 Hunter’s Voice Experience: Blind Audition and Battle Round
02:43 Audition Process: How Hunter Got on The Voice
05:30 Behind the Scenes: Producer Influence and Storytelling
06:59 Production Scale: Size and Complexity of The Voice
08:28 Nerves and Emotions: Performing on a National Stage
09:42 Song Selection: Adapting for the 90-Second Format
11:41 Performance Dynamics: Judges Turning Chairs
12:51 Coach Interaction: Role and Impact of Mentors
15:11 Competitiveness: Balancing Inner Drive and Public Image
17:15 Media Training: Navigating Interviews and Public Perception
21:08 Mindset: Focusing on Personal Best
22:35 Misconceptions: Media Manipulation and Public Perception
26:04 Podcast Format: Value of Unfiltered Conversations
27:47 TikTokification: Impact of Short-Form Media on Perception
35:35 Applying Advice: Staying Present in Music and Media
37:12 Post-Voice Plans: Maintaining Momentum
39:32 Success in Music: Building a Sustainable Career
40:58 Getting Signed: Role of Social Media and Connections
43:41 Music as Entrepreneurship: Building an Audience
46:43 Networking: Importance of Industry Connections
48:52 Legacy: Creating Timeless Music and Authenticity
50:35 Future Goals: Songwriting and Industry Success
52:09 Social Media Strategy: Leveraging The Voice Exposure
53:14 Key Takeaway: Blocking Out Noise and Staying True
54:00 Outro

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📌 Resources
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