Sydney lad Forklift driver Altiyan Childs has just scored a huge step in the music industry winning the first ever X Factor Edition here in Australia aired on Channel 7. In his interview, it is fascinating to hear that he  had almost given up his dream of becoming a musician. Altiyan was born in Mt Isa but grew up in Sydney’s North Shore.

Altiyan edged grand finalists Sally Chatfield and Andrew Lawson.

Here is his live rendition of Jon Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer!

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Video courtesy of Youtube by user nana443