Andrew De Silva

Andrew Conrad De Silva (born 23 November 1974) is an Australian 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.

Early life De Silva was born in Melbourne into a family originally from Sri Lanka.

Career 1991–1999: CDB

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.

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

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

In November 2016, De Silva gathered several Australian musicians to create a "Purple Revolution: A Tribute To Prince" tour.

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 "Just Like Good Music" 2005 33