Frank Lakoudis has best attitude of any artist I’ve worked with, says Voice coach Joel Madden
Coach Joel Madden headed back to school with Voice Australia finalist Frank Lakoudis yesterday, sending students into a frenzy.
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THE Voice Australia’s finalist Frank Lakoudis went back to school today — and he brought a star visitor along with him.
Lakoudis and his coach Joel Madden sent students from St Euphemia College in Bankstown into a frenzy when they dropped in for a visit.
Lakoudis, who graduated from the school in 2008, introduced Madden to teachers and students as they taped a homecoming session as part of a package for the grand final show on Monday.
Frank Lakoudis' journey so far
The duo were swarmed by screaming students during a special school assembly, with hundreds putting their hands in the air, making a V sign with their fingers, to represent The Voice.
They took part in a Q and A session with students before touring the primary school and taking pictures with crazed fans.
Madden was overwhelmed by the support for his finalist.
“I felt real love in there and there’s a whole community behind Frank,” Madden said.
“Frank is living proof that you can do what you want to do.
“Frank has the best attitude of any artist I’ve worked with in the music industry.”
“This year especially, there is no front runner, so I think we have as good a chance as anyone in the competition.”
Lakoudis, 22, was equally shocked by the support and is hoping to go on and win the competition for his fans.
“I wasn’t expecting that mayhem but I love it and want to do them proud,” he said.
School principal Harry Hirakis showed a number of photos of Lakoudis during his school days to everyone in the hall and shared memories of his musical beginnings.
“The definition of wow factor now reads Frank Lakoudis under it,” Mr Hirakis said.
“At the Year 12 dinner in 2008, I told the students that the rest of the world awaits your presence and that is happening for Frank.”
Lakoudis, who specialises in rock songs, is thought to be one of the favourites to win the show.
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