Marty Simpson (born 1986) is a contestant on Australian Idol, who finished 4th on the fifth season of the competition.
Top 24[]
Marty performed in the third group. He sang "Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray. He received enough votes to send him to the Top 12 along with Ben McKenzie.
Top 12[]
During the first week, Marty sang "Can't Stand Losing You" by The Police. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 11[]
Marty sang "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" by Paolo Nutini. He was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.
Top 10[]
Marty sang "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 9[]
Marty sang "Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 8[]
Marty sang "Naive" by The Kooks. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 7[]
Marty sang "Now We're Getting Somewhere" by Crowded House. He was put in the Bottom 3 for that week.
Doin' It for the Kids Special[]
Marty sang "I Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty.
Top 6[]
Marty sang "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley and "Last Kiss" by Pearl Jam. He was put in the Bottom 3 for that week.
Top 5[]
Marty sang "These Days" by Powderfinger. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 4[]
Marty sang "American Baby" by Dave Matthews Band and "Light My Fire" by The Doors. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.