NAME
Heinz Winckler

SONG performed for TOP 50
Drops of Jupiter, by Train

AGE
23

STAR SIGN
Aries

BIOGRAPHY
Heinz is a Final Year Law Student at Stellenbosch University. He started playing the piano at the age of 11, but stopped playing after six years when he discovered the guitar. This opened up a whole new world for him. After teaching himself he realised he had the natural ability to create music. Soon after beginning classical guitar lessons he played solo in church for his performing. At University he played in a band at the Student Church. He began to write music in 1997, and also learned to play the drums, harmonica and bass. Heinz entered KFM Radio's Create A Star competition in Cape Town and won the category for songwriting and singing. His hobbies are swimming, jogging, hiking, body boarding and "sea stuff".

INTERVIEW
Why do you think you're an Idol?
Music and performing are things I need to express. I obviously have a passion for music and people and I love entertaining a crowd. The Idols concept is a unique opportunity to combine the two and hopefully get some much-needed exposure.

Who's your ideal Idol?
I'm drawn to acoustic rock and uplifting sounds like Creed and U2. I also enjoy contemporary Christian artists. I like to dance to N'Sync and think Robbie Williams is a good songwriter.

What did you sing for your audition?
My version of the Smashmouth hit I'm A Believer, from the Shrek soundtrack.

What are your secret motivators?
My greatest wish would be to be given a chance to sing in a full stadium, with the whole crowd singing along to a song I wrote.

If you were an animal, what kind of animal would it be, or what kind of animal do you embody?
A dolphin, because it is a protector, a free spirit and it's in the ocean.

QUOTE:
"I would like to be remembered as someone who loved others selflessly and brought a smile to many listeners."

VOTE LINE:
082 288 0010