By BRIDGET COOK
JAYMIE Deboucherville hopes his future is in music, whether it be busking on the streets and gigging in pubs or playing his original songs to thousands in packed stadiums.
Now the Dandenong factory worker is one step closer to achieving the latter after making it through the first audition and to the boot camp stage on Channel 7’s The X Factor.
Jaymie, 21, has been dubbed a favourite on the hit show after bringing the celebrity judges and crowd to their feet, and even tears to some eyes, with his rendition of Wonderwall by Oasis.
“Last year we had such amazing singers. I have to say I was nervous about this year, how are we going to top that. We’ve now got you,” Natalie Bassingthwaighte said of his performance.
It was a reaction Jaymie said he was not expecting, particularly given he only picked up the guitar and started singing three years ago at the age of 18.
The former Hallam Senior College student said when he was starting out he was hesitant about sharing his music with others.
“I was really only singing for a few family and friends, who encouraged me to do something with my music,” he said.
“Eventually I put a cover on YouTube and things have just progressed with my music and writing from there.”
He said he decided to try out for The X Factor after realising music was something he wanted to pursue as a career.
Jaymie said he was not expecting the amazing reaction he got from the judges and crowd, and walked off stage in disbelief.
“It was so humbling to have that many people stand up for me at the end of the performance, the whole Hisense Arena were on their feet.
“I went out there hoping people would just listen to my music.”
“I want to thank everyone for the support, love and kind words just after the first audition, I’m so grateful for it.”
To see more of Jaymie’s music and follow his journey, search ‘debouchmusic’ on YouTube and Facebook.
