Tonight, The Voice reached new heights as vocal looping artist Edde Masson earned a four-chair turn with a stunning reinvention of Coach Melanie C’s song, while Tones And I handed out another coveted secret save.
Edde Masson, 32, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Song: I Turn To You (Melanie C)
4 Chair Turn | Team Melanie C
• Vocal looping artist Edde delivered one of the most memorable auditions of the season, earning a four-chair turn with a breathtaking performance of Melanie C’s hit I Turn To You.
• Edde shared her journey of becoming a mother and the challenges she faced after suffering hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy, which impacted her voice and left her unable to sing for a long period.
• Determined to rediscover herself through music, Edde returned to the stage hoping to reignite her passion.
• Tones And I described the audition as a beautiful experience, while Ronan called it one of the best auditions he had ever seen on The Voice and declared she could win the competition.
• Kate praised her artistry, saying it was “the antithesis of karaoke,” while Richard described her performance as hauntingly perfect.
• Melanie was deeply moved to hear her own song reimagined and called Edde’s arrangement magical before welcoming her to Team Melanie.
The Wave Raiders, 15, 14 and 13, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Song: Don’t Want To Be Late (Original Song)
2 Chair Turns | Team Kate Miller-Heidke
• Brothers and best mate from primary school, The Wave Raiders brought their infectious punk-pop energy to the stage with an original song inspired by their love of surfing.
• The trio impressed the Coaches with their confidence, musicianship and songwriting ability.
• Richard praised them for performing original material, while Kate declared: “You have made my day.”
Jerikye Williams, 23, NSW
Song: Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)
2 Chair Turns | Team Ronan
• Elvis tribute artist Jerikye had the Coaches dancing along with his energetic performance of the rock ’n’ roll classic.
• Jerikye revealed his iconic Elvis-inspired hair and styling routine can take up to two hours each day.
• Growing up in a musical family, he shared his dream of becoming a positive role model for Aboriginal children.
• Melanie described him as brilliant, while Kate called his talent remarkable.
Moniquewa Williams, 33, Canterbury, NSW
Song: Wannabe (Spice Girls)
0 Chair Turns | Saved by Team Tones
• Self-described hype girl Moniquewa brought energy and personality to the Blind Auditions with her performance of the Spice Girls hit.
• Melanie noted the song was particularly difficult to perform solo, while Kate admitted it ventured into “karaoke land” for her.
• Moniquewa was devastated when no Coaches turned and admitted it wasn’t her strongest vocal performance.
• Seeing potential, Tones And I stepped in with her latest secret save, believing her confidence, rap delivery and vocal ability deserved a second chance.
