Nathaniel now 12yrs of age, is a country music sensation from the rural township of Burra, in the mid north of our state.
His voice has been said to "send shivers down your back"&" make you cry" because of its beautiful quality and maturity beyond his years.
He has a unique quality, clarity and ability that has to be heard to believed.
Nathaniel has been performing since he was seven, and wooing the audience in various vocal competitions and Country music festivals, seeing him obtain wins and places. Scoring 98% in Contemporary Vocal 13yrs & under at the Balaklava Eisteddfod when he was 9 years old. He plays Guitar and Piano and is an A grade student. Nathaniel fundraises to help support his festivals, he is a determined young boy with a lot of ambition and talent.
He has acquired several credentials to back up a successful career so far.
Some of these have been: (note a full list is here)
2006/2007 S.A. 13yrs & under Champion of Champs
Runner-up in the 2007 “Australasian Entertainer of the Year” 17yrs & under Held at the prestigious West Diggers ARISTOCRATS competition, in TAMWORTH.
2007 Winner in the OPEN DUET @ CCMA comp in Tamworth with his sister Tracey Rains (Two Blues)
2006 Semi Finalist in Channel 7’s “AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT” show, which was aired nationally. Dianna Corcoran heard Nathaniel sing her song, on the show & was quoted in the Flinders News saying “Nathaniel did an amazing job”
2005 Recipient of the “Len Wakefield Memorial Trophy”
He sang the National Anthem for Her Excellency The Governor Marjory Jackson–Nelson.
As well as being a support artist for Wayne Horsburgh, Adam Harvey, Carter & Carter, The Davidson Brothers, Stuie French & Camille Te Nahu, Craig Giles, the list goes on.
He has performed as guest artist 2007 at Kadina “Kernerwek Lowender”, Craig Giles Rising Stars Concert in Tamworth 2007/08, S.A. Showcase and Mt Gambier Music Festival.
His vocal abilities are growing stronger each year, as are his musical abilities. Don’t be fooled by his age, because he has the able to captivate any audience with his maturity , professionalism and unique voice.
Nathaniel would like to take this opportunity, to thank Family, friends, Fans of Country Music, The Country Music Festivals and everyone that has helped and supported him in his journey to become the best that he can be.
To contact Nathaniel email: tobinbronze@bigpond.com or phone: 0428 922 614
Check his Myspace site
Updated May 7 2008
at Port Augusta 'Top of Gulf Festival 2008" where he won Junior Entertainer of the Year (photo by I Fisk)
A recent (Dec 2007) picture.
with Beccy Cole at the Southern CM Club Sept 2007
Nathaniel sang the National Anthem at an awards ceremony, held at Burra Community School, in front of the whole school & the Governor, Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson this morning, Monday 14th May 2007
Nathaniel with Grant Denyer and Karen O'Brien in Chan 7 Studio
Nathaniel and sister Tracey Rains with some awards mentioned above
(picture from their Mother Karen!)
Some of Nathaniel's Activities from 2003
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Drought Relief Concert, Nathaniel O’Brien & Tracey Rains Free Music, Free Dancing, BBQ. Free Bus To & From venue | |
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SA Council of Country Music Showcase - Alison Hams, Mark Tempany, Nathaniel O’Brien, Tammy-Lee & Candy Latham |
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O'Brien Family singing as Guests @ the Gawler Country Music Club | |
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Floor Show & Entertainment , hosted by the O'Brien Family for the Volunteer’s Group | |
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1st U13 Country Vocal Solo | |
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Finalist of the Junior Champion of Champions 2007 | |
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NCMC Afford Rd Pt Pirie, South Australia | |
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Nathaniel performing at the Variety Concert , Ascot Theatre, Kadina, as a part of entertainment for the Copper Festival (Kernewek Lowender) | |
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Nathaniel sang in the Town Hall | |
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Singing National Anthem to the Governor General Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | |
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Charlie McCracken, Rob Edwards, Tracey Rains, Nathaniel O'Brien, Suede Country Band | |
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Nathaniel performed to a packed crowd on the R. M. Williams day stage with Lee Kernaghan, Steve Ford & the Flange, Tania Kernaghan, & The McClymonts etc |
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Nathaniel & Tracey Rains, singing x30mins sets | |
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1st Under 11 yrs Vocal | |
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1st Junior Vocal, & 2nd Open Duet | |
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Live Interview Radio 5CS |
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Live Interview Radio 5ABC | |
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1st Junior Gospel 1st Junior Australian Country. 2nd Junior Country Rock 1st junior vocal |
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1st OPEN DUET ~CCMA finalist in Junior Vocal Finalist in Junior Gospel 2nd "ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR" @ Aristocrats Tamworth 2007 17yrs & Under 2nd in Coca Cola Amotil Competition |
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1st Junior 13 & Under |
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1st Junior Gospel |
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1st. Junior Vocal 2nd. Junior Gospel |
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1st in vocal 11yrs and under |
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Special Guest with Tiffney Stroh + Road Train | |
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1st in Vocal section | |
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Support artist for Wayne Horsburgh | |
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Where Nathaniel was asked to perform alongside great artists such as; Melinda Schneider, Felicity Urquhart, Ronni Rae Rivers, Royden Donohue, Daniel Thompson, Jim Hermel & Band, Travis Collins, Craig Giles, Graeme Hugo & Iron Bark Band, Chrissie Murphy & Highway 32, Sandra Humphries, Brendan Beleski, Samantha McClymont, Peter Coad & Coad Sisters, Bush Balladeer of Aust 2006 Julie Perandes, Luke O'Shea and Cruisers | |
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1st 13yrs + under vocal 2nd Junior duets |
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“Barry Thornton award” in the 13yrs and under vocal section. Finalist Finalist finalist finalist |
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3rd place at Manilla Junior Vocal |
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Performed a concert for the residents perform on their local radio live | |
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Nathaniel performed at various clubs |
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1st in Junior Vocal | |
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1st in vocal 11yrs and under | |
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Awarded the “Len Wakefield Memorial Trophy” | |
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Encouragement award in Junior gospel 1st Star Step Up |
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1st in 11-12yrs vocal 2nd in 15yrs under Gospel |
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1st in 12yrs and under | |
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Carinya Nursing Home -fundraising concert (Clare) Sept 04 Wheal Burra Burra Festival (Oct 2004) *Parklynne Nursing Home (Adelaide) Burra Activity Centre |
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1st @ Search for a Singer, winning a course with SA Casting for singing, acting and dance. |
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semi-finalist at SFAS and Battle of the Bands @Fellini's on O’Connell St Nth Adelaide | |
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1st in 6-11yrs obtaining a 98% in his adjudication |
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2nd in Vocal 6-11yrs | |
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1st in Pop Vocal (prize of a recording package) |
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Honorary Mention 14yrs and under |
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2nd place in the 6-11yrs |
