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David Lazarus - Biography
With his curly hair and warm, clear vocals,
singer-songwriter, actor and athlete David Lazarus
is one of Australia's exciting up and coming new
artists. At the humble age of just 19 years old,
David's music, accompanied by his everlasting smile,
takes one on an acoustic, rhythmical journey
lyrically exploring the everyday joys of life and
the simple pleasures we encounter.
Originally from South Africa and brought up among five
sisters, the teenager's uniqueness comes out through
his maturity and simplicity. Influenced by the works of
many artists including Jack Johnson and John Mayer,
David's melodies and stage presence has been known to
hypnotize audiences, embarking them on a true journey
into the teenagers unique experiences, travels and open
heart. Having released his debut E.P, achieved a
national sporting title, toured WA as a professional
actor and currently on the edge of finishing his first
studio album, it would be an understatement to say the
young man possesses drive.
"David was our youngest ever performer at Song
Lounge (The Ellington) at 17 years old. His stage
presence, presentation, engagement and delivery all
belied his years. I have no doubt that he is one artist
with a very bright future ahead..." Bourby
Webster, Director, North Street Music.
After winning gold in the Contemporary Vocal
Open section at the North Perth Music
Festival, as well as the top prize in the
Open Singer-Songwriter category at the
West Australian Music Eisteddfod, David went
on to represent Australia at the World
Championships of Performing Arts (held in L.A,
USA). At this international event, described as the
Olympics for performing arts, David took out gold in
all five singer-songwriter categories he competed
in.
"Aside from being talented in music, Lazarus also
happens to be a gifted actor. This multi-skilled young
talent had his first introduction to the acting scene
at just 9 years old, where he played the child lead in
the feature film Sumuru, directed by academy award
nominee Darryl Roodt. The film was the first of a long
list of achievements that built Lazarus' acting
career." Marion Lopez, 3rd Degree News
David played the lead role in Ronan's Escape
which has won numerous awards around the world, most
notable winning Best International Film at the
Hollywood Shorts International Film Festival,
held in Hollywood, California. As well as film, David is
also involved in the theatre world - touring Western
Australia, playing the lead role in A Class Act
Theatre's production of Cyber Busters. He
has also appeared on National TV in the kid's TV series
Wormwood (Disney Channel) and The Sleepover
Club 2 (Nickelodeon). Combining his two talents,
this rising star has performed in several musicals,
most renowned playing The Artful Dodger in
Oliver.
But singing and acting are far from being the only two
strings weaving David's identity:
Since moving to Perth in 2003, David has done his state
proud, representing Western Australia in cross-country
running in consecutive years and being honoured as
vice captain of the WA state school cross-country
team in his last year of being a schoolboy. David also
won the national title for the 2km beach run
at the Australian Surf Life Saving
Championships, held on Australia's Gold
Coast.
David's ambitious nature has been evident since a young
age; attesting to his 'always up for any challenge
attitude', David, at just 11 years old, conquered
Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro - a world
record for being the youngest person to do so at the
time!
So with many distinguished talents and passions, as
well as studying a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at
Curtin University, David is drawing success on many
fronts at once. Leading a fully booked life, this
teenager's everlasting ambition and hunger for life
have enriched him both as an artist and as a
person.