Andrew De Silva

Andrew Conrad De Silva (born 23 November 1974)^[1] is an Australian R&B and Rock music singer. He was a member of the band CDB from 1993 to 1998, when he left to undergo treatment for cancer. De Silva won Australia's Got Talent in 2012, which included a cash prize of $250,000.^[2]

Andrew De Silva
Birth name	Andrew Conrad De Silva
Born	(1974-11-23) 23 November 1974 (age 49) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	R&B, rock
Instrument(s)	Guitar, bass, keyboards
Years active	1991–present
Website	andrewdesilva.com.au

Early life

De Silva was born in Melbourne into a family originally from Sri Lanka.^[3]

Career

1991–1999: CDB

Main article: CDB (group)

Andrew De Silva formed CDB with Brad Pinto and Gary Pinto. Between 1991 and 1999, the group released two studio albums and won an ARIA Music Award. They disbanded in 1999.

2004-present: Solo career and Boom Crash Opera

In 2005, De Silva released his debut solo single, "Just Like Good Music", which peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Charts.

In 2012, De Silva auditioned for and won season 6 of Australia's Got Talent.

In 2013, Andrew De Silva was the support act for Mariah Carey at Etihad Stadium & Allphones Arena.

In 2014, Andrew was presented with the Award for Media & Entertainment by the Sri Lankan Association of Australia. Also in 2014 at the Serendib awards, De Silva was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

De Silva was a judge for the Miss Sri Lanka Online contest in 2012.^[4]

In September 2014, he released an EP Now That I Believe.

In 2016, Andrew De Silva was announced as the new lead singer of Australian group Boom Crash Opera.^[5]

In November 2016, De Silva gathered some of Australia's finest musicians to create a "Purple Revolution: A Tribute To Prince" tour.^[6]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details

Title	Details
The Lost Demos	Released: April 2020 Format: Digital Label: Believe Entertainment
Lighthill Sessions	Released: 30 August 2024 Format: Digital Label: Believe Entertainment

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details

Title	Details
Now That I Believe	Released: September 2014 Format: Digital Label: Believe Entertainment

Charting singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions
		AUS [7]
"Just Like Good Music"	2005	33

References

1. "Andrew De Silva". oocities.org. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
2. "Golden finish for De Silva on Australia's Got Talent". smh.com.au. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
3. "Andrew de Silva wins 'Australia's Got Talent'". sundaytimes.lk. 26 July 2012. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
4. "Maria Alkasas Wins First Ever Online Beauty Pageant". AdaDerana.lk. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
5. "Dale Ryder Leaves Boom Crash Opera, Andrew de Silva is the New Singer". noise11.com. 5 March 2016.
6. "Andrew De Silva To Perform His Tribute To Prince At The X Studio". noise11. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
7. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 79.

Further reading

• "Interview : Andrew De Silva of 'Australia's Got Talent'". sundaytimes.lk. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.

Preceded by Jack Vidgen	Winner of Australia's Got Talent 2012	Succeeded by Uncle Jed