From Paris to Sydney

With Stan - all rounder artist

Just go (live elsewhere) !

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- The interview introduces Stan, a French artist who blends dancing, singing, and modern performance. He’s described as both a singer (Dan Sal is mentioned) and a contemporary artist, with a focus on his multi-disciplinary work.

- Early career and training in France: • Stan started dancing at age nine, initially in hip‑hop, with a long‑term goal of becoming a top-level choreographer. • He earned a scholarship through an audition, which funded his studies and allowed him to broaden his training beyond dance. He trained in singing and a wide range of dance styles (jazz, contemporary, tap, ballet) and also pursued acting. • He took on various gigs in France, including dancing for Lacoste in a charity campaign and performing in the musical Greece. • He auditioned for TV but didn’t land The Voice. Instead, he won Tara Academy (a major French talent show), which significantly raised his profile.

- The reality TV effect and transition away from France: • Stan notes that while he was on “the castle” (a reality-show setting), he didn’t understand what was happening outside; the notoriety came after leaving the show. • He describes a dramatic shift from being well‑known in France to starting anew in Sydney, Australia, indicating a deliberate move to pursue international opportunities.

- Why move to Sydney? • His core goal is to be an international artist, but he reasoned that staying in France wouldn’t automatically make him international. • He decided to explore abroad and felt drawn to Australia after a holiday with his best friend and manager. He was struck by the country’s beauty, the friendly people, and the supportive industry environment. • Part of the move was also about improving his English and aligning his music with the kind of music that’s promoted internationally at the moment. He identified his previous disco/funky style as not necessarily in line with current trends in France, and he saw Australia as a place with fresh opportunities.

- Establishing himself in Sydney: • Stan has started building a local footprint, including hosting on Bondi Radio (his first edition aired recently). He now appears weekly, every Tuesday from 9–10 PM, using the platform to talk about music history, origins, and the journey of various genres—essentially educating listeners about the music’s evolution. • He expresses genuine enthusiasm for this ongoing work, highlighting it as a meaningful way to engage with audiences and explain the sonic roots of contemporary sounds.

- Current projects and future plans: • He is an ambassador for a streetwear brand called EMAT, signaling a growing cross‑branding approach beyond music. • He is preparing to release a new single, reportedly titled Dot (or Dot in English), with a broader concept around “the artistic life.” The track is framed as a reflection on the advice his mother gave him and the caution needed when pursuing a difficult life in the arts (the tension between ambition and the realities of a creative career). • The France-based stage identity is referenced (e.g., “David artist” and other phrasing in the transcript is a bit unclear), but the core message is a personal, motherly perspective on pursuing art while staying mindful of the risks. • Stan also mentions continued activity on social platforms (Instagram and TikTok) and hints at upcoming appearances for TikTok Awards.