A Werribee teenager is happily anticipating a spectacular boost to his music career.
Justin Vasquez, 15, will feature on television talent show The X Factor next month.
While specifics of the performance cannot be revealed, Justin received a standing ovation from all four celebrity judges.
He admits that performing in front of a few hundred people still makes him nervous but is excited about the prospect of several million people seeing his latest act.
“Usually before I perform I still get nervous,” he said.
“It really depends on each performance. It’s a lot easier if the lights are off and I can’t see the audience.
“When I auditioned for X Factor, I was shaking.”
Justin said he hoped that by appearing on the show he would be able to create a career out of what he has been doing since he was nine-years-old.
“I need the exposure so that people know there is someone like me out there,” he said.
The Grange P-12 College student said he often found himself singing without even meaning to.
“I love everything about music,” he said. “It helps me express myself and gives me a voice … it speaks for me”.
