Dean Geyer (born 1986), is a contestant in the top 12 on the 2006 version of Australian Idol. He made his television debut on Sunday 6th August; during the season commencement of Australian Idol 2006. He was the first auditionee who was accepted into the Top 100 by the panel of judges.



Background
Dean Geyer was born on 20 March 1986 into a family with two sisters. Geyer commenced his schooling in Australia by going to Melbourne High School, a select-entry school for boys.

Geyer's family have a strong connection to martial arts, with members from previous and current generations gaining 'black-belts' in karate. Following in family tradition, Dean also attained his black-belt several years prior to his Idol debut. [1]

Geyer's interest in music started during his early teens. [2] He learnt to play the guitar, and his ability was showcased during the Australian Idol audition where he played a self-composed piece entitled "Nice To Meet You".

He is also a part time model and was featured in the 2005 Bodyline Men Calendar as "Mr. May". He is also currently dating a young girl but sources do not know of a name as yet.


Australian Idol
After some experience in the music scene, Geyer decided to audition for the fourth series of Australian Idol. He auditioned in his hometown of Balwyn near Melbourne. After singing a commercial pop song, which impressed the judges, Geyer played a self-composed piece called "Nice To Meet You". This song was lauded with praise by the three judges, and they unanimously sent him through to the Top 100.

Geyer was the first contestant who was 'officially' accepted by Idol into the top 100. Likewise, due to the rules changing in Idol, Geyer was allowed to accompany himself on guitar.

During the 'culling' rounds held in Sydney, where the Top 125 are cut down to the Top 24, Geyer survived to reach the next round. On the second day of this culling process, Geyer was put into a group with Chris Murphy (brother of Australian Idol 2 star, Courtney Murphy). They chose to sing the U2 smash hit, "Beautiful Day". Both passed through to the next round.

According to fans on Geyer's forum, Geyer is the 'hot favourite' to take out Idol in 2006. [3]

On the 28 August, Dean was the second contestant voted into the top 12.

Australian Idol Performances
Melbourne Auditions - "Nice To Meet You" - Dean Geyer
Group Performance - "Beautiful Day" - U2
Solo Performance - "On the Way Down" - Ryan Cabrera
Top 24 Semi-Finals (Group 1) - "If You Could Only See" - Tonic
Week 1: Contestant's Choice - "For You I Will (Confidence)" - Teddy Geiger