Does any one know where the first idols are now from season 1?. What they are up to?. Does any one know if they have Myspace or bebo links? are any of them doing anything with their music or have songs coming out ?

I'm so excited - part of a letter I sent to the TV Guide including about Ben and what he's doing has been published in the Dec 9-15 issue, with a coloured photo of him!:)

It was really in reply to something someone said in a previous letter, about Ben, and I sent the info about his CD and website for information, hoping they would pass it on, and maybe print it. Anyway, they did actually print part of my letter. The exciting part though is that is is publicity for Ben and his single - with the photo to remind everyone about him!:)

Here's what it says:

"Cynical radio ignores Idols

Merle (TV Guide, November 11-17) spoke about NZ Idols not being supported after the show.  Why indeed?  Why do radio stations not play their songs?  There isn't even an Idolised tour this year, something I was looking forward to.  Merle says if there had been a second Ben Lummis CD she would have been the first to buy it.  Tell her another single became available form November 18.  He has been working on it for some time, since being released from the BMG contract.  He also has a website now"

Concert is at the indian centre in kemp st, on Friday 1st December, at 7.00

Some of the acts are:

Ben and Rosita.

Legacy Hiphop group(came 12th in the world comps this yr)

Mission Choir( won south pacific comp this yr)

Barbershop Quartet( Won world U25 category last yr.

Ben Makisi( Pacific Pavarotti)....Ben's Uncle.

Eastern Elements hiphop groups..(includes his younger brothers)

Maori and Polynesian groups from rongotai college( Reason for concert to fundraise funds for).