My Story
Hey, I'm Marshall!
Whilst I was born on the Sunshine Coast, my first few years were actually spent in India. My parents Gavin & Kellie would work there sometimes as professional musicians, and so at the ripe old age of 8 months, I was off on my first overseas adventure. These early experiences became the foundation of my story.
After moving back to the Sunshine Coast a few years later, my twin sisters were born, and the Hamburger 5 began its family journey together.
To say I was surrounded by music from an early age would be an understatement. With two professional muso's as parents (who also run a music school), its pretty much inescapable – but also wonderful. I would see so many people come in from different walks of life to perform in their own unique way.
I also did some training and got some work doing voice overs, which was a lot of fun!
I was never the child prodigy. Far from it. I was actually more into acting and film growing up, and just kind of cruised through the music stuff without giving it too much thought.
To say I was surrounded by music from an early age would be an understatement. With two professional muso's as parents (who also run a music school), its pretty much inescapable – but also wonderful. I would see so many people come in from different walks of life to perform in their own unique way.
I also did some training and got some work doing voice overs, which was a lot of fun!
I was never the child prodigy. Far from it. I was actually more into acting and film growing up, and just kind of cruised through the music stuff without giving it too much thought.
School was not such a great time for me – square peg in a round hole – you get the picture, and I'm sure many of you can relate!
Music Industry College
For grade 11 and 12, we made the decision that I would attend MIC (Music Industry College) in Brisbane. Its basically a specialist school for people getting into the music industry. It was such a complete contrast to regular school. I was finally with other creative people just like me.
Discovering Lawrence
In grade 12, I discovered a New York band called Lawrence. I kid you not, their music completely altered the trajectory of my life. Sounds like a cliche, I know, but it's true. Their music spoke to me in a way like nothing else had before.
School was not such a great time for me – square peg in a round hole – you get the picture, and I'm sure many of you can relate!
Music Industry College
For grade 11 and 12, we made the decision that I would attend MIC (Music Industry College) in Brisbane. Its basically a specialist school for people getting into the music industry. It was such a complete contrast to regular school. I was finally with other creative people just like me.
Discovering Lawrence
In grade 12, I discovered a New York band called Lawrence. I kid you not, their music completely altered the trajectory of my life. Sounds like a cliche, I know, but it's true. Their music spoke to me in a way like nothing else had before.
Instant Soup
Energised with a heap of Lawrence inspiration, in 2023 I formed an 11-piece soul-pop band called Instant Soup. It's soooo much fun being in a big band with your friends, who also happen to be amazing musicians.
Our mission is to take that next step and break through onto the bigger stage in the coming few years as we continue to develop our own unique sound and release our original work.
Instant Soup
Energised with a heap of Lawrence inspiration, in 2023 I formed an 11-piece soul-pop band called Instant Soup. It's soooo much fun being in a big band with your friends, who also happen to be amazing musicians.
Our mission is to take that next step and break through onto the bigger stage in the coming few years as we continue to develop our own unique sound and release our original work.
Australian Idol
As you probably already know, I've been on the 2025 edition of Australian Idol, and I won! It's been an amazing ride, and whilst it was sometimes stressful, it's also been incredibly fulfilling at the same time.
My musical compass is simple: it has to groove, and it has to have soul. Preferably both.
Australian Idol
As you probably already know, I've been on the 2025 edition of Australian Idol, and I won! It's been an amazing ride, and whilst it was sometimes stressful, it's also been incredibly fulfilling at the same time.
My musical compass is simple: it has to groove, and it has to have soul. Preferably both.
The Journey Continues...
Thanks so much for being curious enough to get this far and finding out about my story, however it really is only just the beginning. There is going to be so much more to write.
All the best, and hope to see you at a gig soon!