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The result was no consensus. Spartaz ^Humbug! 06:29, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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fails WP:BIO and WP:MUSIC. no extensive coverage [1]. have a lot of hits on youtube does not advance notability see WP:BIG. LibStar (talk) 06:17, 17 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - Sources already in article ([2] [3]) constitute significant coverage in reliable independent sources. One of the sources also refers to him being a guest on Sunrise (New Zealand TV program), which I am unable to find a clip of but would also constitute significant coverage by a reliable independent source. - DustFormsWords (talk) 06:29, 17 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Weak Delete - The argument for notability seems to be based on a "flash in the pan" occurrence, see WP:NRVE. One notorious appearance as a variety act and success in talent shows is a weak case for notability unless the talent contests are particularly noteworthy (unsure on this). The article also seems heavily geared toward promoting the subject rather than reporting on it, though that could be salvaged with rewrites and neutral sources. Csrwizard (talk) 07:06, 17 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 13:30, 17 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete without prejudiceif his career should happen to take off again. Only one news result since November 2008 (singing at Christmas in the Park). From what I've read, there is no national competition to qualify for the Hollywood competition - just one talent agency organises a team. Appearing on "Sunrise" per se certainly isn't proof of notability.dramatic (talk) 10:25, 20 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - Sources already in article re Sunrise TV interview ([4]

Confirming there is a National NZ Competition to qualify for Hollywood competition 'Aim to Fame' [www.aimtofame.co.nz] Source has been working in NZ professional musical theatre productions, ie; 'Oliver' with the Auckland Theatre Company and as 'John' in Peter Pan with National Youth Theatre Company, 'Young Tommy' in the Tommy Musical with Stage Two Productions and just recently as Macduff's son in Macbeth with Stage Two Productions. This source is 12 years old with a solid career ahead of him. Currently sitting around 22nd most subscribed musician in New Zealand. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.236.167.8 (talk) 10:03, 21 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:02, 24 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, NW (Talk) 08:40, 1 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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