Music

Malcolm Baxter is the former lead singer of a Sydney Punk band, he’s also been a worship leader and singer/songwriter in the Vineyard churches. He’s now involved in church planting in the USA. In this interview he shares his dramatic conversion story and his faith journey.

Colton Dixon is an American singer who placed 7th on the 11th season of American Idol. His Live performance of "Everything" by Lifehouse sent tingles down people spines. Hear about his debut album, and life on the road touring with Third Day.

Karyn Williams is a U.S. Singer/songwriter with a powerful life story, she is the eldest daughter of Pat Williams, Orlando Magic Basketball team's Vice President and founder. Her international family includes 19 children, 14 of which are adopted from all over the world. She shares how God has lead her into the music industry.

Red is an American rock band, known for their action packed live shows. Their first two albums earned the group Grammy Award Nominations for Best Rock Gospel Album, and a No. 2 debut on Billboard 200. Hear the heart behind the band.

Kerrie Roberts is a U.S. Singer Songwriter, well known for her song, "Rescue Me", the theme song for "Once Upon A Time", the TV series. She was once a background singer with legendary icon Engelbert Humperdinck, until her solo career took off. She shares about her life as a pastor's kid, and her heart for the Gospel.

George McArdle is the former bass guitarist of the Little River Band (LRB), during his time with LRB, he toured withThe Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, and Santana. George shares how he was searching for more in life when he left LRB, so he became a Christian, went to Bible college and worked as a pastor. He's now released a solo project.

Holly Starr is a U.S. Singer/songwriter who started writing at the age of 14 and recorded her first EP at the age of 15. By the time she turned 19, Starr had released the well-received album, "Tapestry", and she played some of the biggest festivals in Christian music and opened for LeAnne Rimes. She shares her story, and the heart behind her music. www.hollystarrmusic.com

Mark Schultz is a 14-time Dove Award nominee and platinum-selling artist. Well known for songs like "Letters From War" and "He's My Son", Mark Shares the heart behind his song writing, and the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Sanctus Real is a U.S. Christian Rock band who wowed crowds at Easterfest 2010. The band is best known for their number one singles "Beautiful Day" (a U2 cover), "I'm Not Alright", and "Forgiven". Matt caught up with Dan their bass player, and they announced they are headlining at Easterfest 2013!

Leigh Nash is the lead singer of Sixpence None the Richer. Many would remember their big song "Kiss Me", which was #1 across Australia many other countries worldwide. Well, lead singer, Leigh Nash, has released some great solo material, and in this interview she shares the story of how God has opened many doors of blessings in her life.

Moriah Peters is a U.S. singer songwriter. She started writing songs at the age of 13 and "had dedicated herself to the leadership of God at the age of 14 and can still remember her heart's genuine prayer of, 'God, I just want to be used by you.'" She auditioned for American Idol, but they were harsh to her because of her wholesome image, telling her to experience life ("kiss a boy") before enteri...

Don Francisco is one of the pioneers of contemporary Christian music, having begun his recording career in the 70s. Don is known worldwide for his "folky" ballads written from the point of view of Bible characters who were surprised by God's grace. He shares his story and the heart behind his songwriting in this conversation.

Neville Peter is an amazing Gospel singer from the USA. At a young age he was diagnosed with Glaucoma, which is a very painful disease that causes nerve damage in the eyes. He became totally blind at the age of 12. He's been singing in church since he was 5 years old, and in this interview he shared his story, and how God has been with him in his journey of faith.

At Hillsong Conference 2012 we caught up with some great local artists. In this show we catch up with Singer/songwriter Bel Morrison, Sydney band of brothers Redruth and we discovered an awesome new bunch of Islander boys called "Purpose" from New Zealand.

Over 30,000 people went to Hillsong 2012, we caught up with Louie and Shelly Giglio, and talked about their church plant and their record label. We also asked Israel Houghton and Chris Tomlin about their trip to Australia and any advice they have for worship leaders and songwriters.

The Watoto Childrens Choir travel the world bringing a message of hope and joy wherever they go. In this Interview, 5 of the children share their heart-wrenching stories, and they share a couple of songs, in perfect harmony. Have your tissues ready for this one!

Ben Irawan is a business leader, an accomplished musician and the editor of NEW CITY Magazine, he's also Chairman of the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation, and also the senior pastor of Life Centre International in Sydney & Wollongong. In this conversation Ben shares about his leadership of the Sydney Easter Parade, and how his sister was raised from the dead!

The Sowers Group blend styles from Central/East Africa, sounds from their own individual tribes, Australian grooves and influences from American R and B. The Sowers Group are creating unique music that carries a powerful message of hope. Coming from the war-torn countries of Congo and Rwanda this group sings about the saving power of God from experience. Their music has infectious rhythms and powe...

Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" & "Mighty to Save", which won the 'Best Worship Song' category at the 2009 GMA Dove Awards. In this chat Reuben shares how he started out at Hillsong, about the importance of Biblically based worship songs and about their new album, "Cornerstone."

Randy Stonehill is a U.S. singer-songwriter, known as one of the "Fathers of Christian music". His lyrics and live concerts, have a strong comedic element, and in this interview Randy shares about his conversion in Larry Norman’s kitchen, and his mateship with Keith Green and Bob Dylan.

Todd Agnew is a U.S. Singer Songwriter, who was born to a Native American mother. He was adopted at birth by a white couple & was raised in Dallas, Texas. Todd’s breakthrough song was "Grace Like Rain", a re-written version of the Hymn Amazing Grace. In recent years he's been involved planting a church in Memphis, in travelling the world with World Vision, and he’s recently released a new albu...

Here’s a montage Matt put together with some of the Artists who will be at Easterfest 2012!

Cindy Cruse Ratcliff is a Dove-award winner, an internationally acclaimed worship leader at Lakewood Church, in Houston Texas, a Christian artist and award-winning songwriter. She shares of her love for Australia, how she seeks the Lord in the songwriting process, the power of humour, and the power of the gospel.

Sidney Mohede is an Indonesian Singer/songwriter & worship leader. Well know for penning the song, "Hosanna (Be Lifted High)", an anthemic chorus that Israel Houghton wrote a beautiful chorus to and recorded. Sidney shares his story of conversion in his teens, and how his church is reaching many in Indonesia, in one of the largest Muslim countries of the world.

Singer/Songwriter & Author, Roma Waterman was told she may never sing or tour again after suffering from fibromyalgia. But she had an amazing encounter with God that set her in a new direction in pursuing worship and the prophetic through her music. Now, totally healed Roma travels the globe, speaking, singing, working as a vocal coach on "X-factor" and running workshops on the prophetic arts,...