| Matt Corby | |
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 Matt Corby performing at Easterfest 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 7 November 1990 |
| Genres | Acoustic Folk Blues |
| Occupations | Musician Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals Guitar Piano Banjo Harmonica Glokenspiel Keyboard |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Labels | Scorpio Music (independent) |
| Website | Official Site |
Matthew John "Matt" Corby (born 7 November 1990, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian singer-songwriter, who was the runner-up to Natalie Gauci on the fifth season of Australian Idol in 2007.[1]
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Matt was just 16 when he auditioned for Australian Idol, and immediately garnered strong support from the Australian public. Renowned for his strong vocals, versatility and excellent musicianship, Matt received three Touchdowns during the competition and went to the Opera House on November 25, 2007 as favourite to take the title, before eventually being announced runner-up to Natalie Gauci.
Matt signed with Scorpio Music Management in 2008 and under their guidance headed to London and New York late in 2008, where a series of gigs were played at iconic London venues including The Regal Room and The Bedford.
On June 5, 2009 Matt's debut independent EP, Song For... was released to ITunes with a limited number of physical copies also released to CD retailers in Australia on June 19, 2009. The 4 track EP received broad critical acclaim, and featured the debut single, Letters.[2]
Matt returned to London in July 2009 for three months. He played numerous gigs at a variety of London venues, and whilst in the U.K. wrote and recorded his next EP (also in the folk genre), due for release in April 2010.
Matt was in the final 12 in the inaugural Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition in 2009.[3]
   | Carl kicked out, Idol down to two - Carl kicked out, Idol down to two | The Australian |
| | Matt Corby's loss brings tour de force - Matt Corby&squo;s loss brings tour de force | The Courier-Mail |
| | Idol Matt's in demand - Idol Matt's in demand | Celebrity | News.com.au |
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