From an early age Natalie dreamed of being famous. Now on her new single ‘Fame’, she explains that fame is about learning to choose to do good things through love, instead of the bad things, through blocking pain. ‘I recall blowing my candles out on every birthday, wishing to be famous. Now I look back and think, hmmm, why did I want to be famous? I wanted to make a difference in the world”
Fame finally arrived for Gauci in 2007 when she gained massive national overnight recognition after winning Australian Idol.
Gauci subsequently signed a record deal with Sony BMG Australia. Her debut single, ‘Here I Am’ released in November that year, reached #2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and gained a gold accreditation.
The following month saw the release of her debut album, ‘A Winner’s Journey’ which reached #11 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum.
International success followed with a charting single and album in the UK, Sweden, Germany and Denmark. She toured the UK and Europe and held down a residence at Ronnie Scott’s in London. Other highlights included: Henley On Thames Music Festival UK (with Chaka Khan), In The City Festival Manchester, Sofa Sounds London, TEDx London, FestiBall, Buckinghamshire UK Festival, Walk The Walk Breast Cancer Charity Festival and The Big Umbrella Charity Event Kathmandu.
In a classic case of ‘be careful what you wish for’, Gauci learnt that being famous also had a downside as she illustrates on her new song; “Fame got me wanting all the bad things, the bad things, shame it brought the sad things” Gauci laments.
“Writing ‘Fame’ made a difference to my life; it made me realise it’s not about the fame, it’s about honouring the gifts I’ve been given”
All proceeds from the sales of Natalie’s forthcoming album, ‘Brand New Day’, are going to support her charity, A Call to Wisdom which will help people who have broken parts that require healing from sexual abuse, trauma and domestic violence.
“Brokenness is leading to homelessness and what we need now more than ever is hope” says Gauci
New single ‘Fame’ is available on all digital platforms Friday 29 th September.
Album ‘Brand New Day’ will be released in 2024
Natalie Gauci is an award-winning Australian singer-songwriter first and foremost.
Her music is very raw, intimate and personal. Natalie is a natural born storyteller, with a powerful and inspirational story, her voice will bring you chills.
Natalie Gauci won the 5th season of Australian Idol 2007, her debut Sony BMG single “Here I Am” peaked at #2 on ARIA Singles Chart and certified Gold. Her debut album “The Winner’s Journey” went Platinum in the ARIA Albums Chart #11. Followed by a National tour.
International success followed with charting dance/house music singles released in Australia, UK and Europe. Charting top 20 in UK and Top 10 in Europe, Natalie toured the dance club music scene in London and Europe from 2011 – 2018. During this time, Natalie collaborated with world renowned producer Paul Brandoli and together they created a pop band “Tune in Tokyo” (signed to “One Love” Australia) with successful chart releases, “Dreamer” reaching #3 ARIA Club Chart, also being released by the winner of Spanish Idol – Soria. To follow single, “Ray of Love” reaching #8 ARIA Dance Club chart.
Natalie’s versatile talents then led her to perform a resident show with her 5-piece band at the iconic jazz bar, Ronnie Scott’s in London where she showcased her jazz skills, one of her all-time loves. Other performance highlights included: Henley on Thames Music Festival UK (with Chaka Khan), In the City Festival Manchester, Sofa Sounds London, TEDx London, Festiball Buckinghamshire UK Festival, Walk the Walk Breast Cancer Charity Festival and The Big Umbrella Charity Event Kathmandu. Natalie has performed and collaborated with Lionel Ritchie, Danni Minogue, Kate Ceberano, Nitin Sawhney, Ian Moss, Steve Kilbey, Mark Holden, Ian (Dicko) Dickson, Guy Sebastian. Supported International Award-Winning Artist Patrizio Buone for Australia National Tour, Bachelor Girl in Melbourne.
He latest album “Pictures of Mars” is due for release APRIL 25th, 2025, showcases chapters in Natalie’s life during her time on Australian Idol, her search for truth and identity after her marriage split and her life after Idol. Natalie wanted a new life but was struggling to find it. Through her travels of moving over seas and far away from home, her imagination got the better of her and as she escaped to London touring her dance music hits, Natalie didn’t give up her dream and continued write, she began producing her own music independently. Other gems were birthed, “Ha Ha Ha” “Elektrik Field” and “Happiness”. Which are all available on her website and all digital platforms. With her EP “I’m Ready” receiving feature on movie, “Big Mamma’s Boy” where Natalie also plays a cameo role in the box office film.
In 2023 Natalie had the opportunity to collaborate with Steve Kilby from the church and from this connection and inspiration, Natalie wrote an album called “Brand New Day” which was produced and recorded by Andrew Beck at Damien Gerard Studios in Gosford, which includes guest appearances by notable musicians Ashley Naylor (Even, Paul Kelly, The Church) on guitar and Evan Mannell (Missy Higgins) on drums. “Brand New Day” was showcased at Birds Basement in Melbourne and is only currently exclusively available exclusively on her website shop where her fans can purchase digital download, a CD or signed copy of her LP which includes a story booklet. The singles from the album, “Fame”, “I Thought It Was You”, “How You Feel” and “Smile” have been getting significant radio airplay in Australia. FAME (1st single from her new album) debuting at #1 on Play MPE charts, playlisted and featured on over 100 radio stations in Australia.
Natalie also runs her own vocal coaching ministry, reaching thousands of people globally with a mission and purpose to help people find their voice and use it to their full potential. This has sparked Natalie and inspired her to start a charity called, “A Call to Wisdom” where Natalie is advocate for people who are have experienced broken relationships, abuse and trauma. Natalie has been working with people all over the world helping them recover from brain injury, abuse, empowering men and women to build confidence and have major breakthroughs in their lives.
Natalie is set to release more music from her album, “Brand New Day”. Genre country rock, with lots of soul. Her voice sounds great with a modern Stevie Nicks/Cranberries/Indigo Girls vibe. The writing, vocals, production, all come together, bringing her audience the full package.
You can also find Natalie performing in her local community and on her YouTube channel with her two live podcast streams every week, where Natalie is collecting fans and friends from around the globe and receiving so much love for her music.
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