For the past two months Northern Territory hip-hop artist Yung Milla has been broadcast into the homes of millions of Australians — an opportunity the Marranunggu 23-year-old has described as a "once-in-a-lifetime moment".
Performing for the likes of the Spice Girls' Melanie C, Ronan Keating, Richard Marx and Kate Miller-Heidke, Yung Milla's audition showcased not just his talent, but a slice of his own story as a young man who has overcome an upbringing.
After the tallying of audience votes from across Australia, Yung Milla was crowned the winner of the 2026 season, with loved ones cheering across the Top End including at a community watch party attended by hundreds.
Throughout his time on the national television show, Yung Milla candidly spoke about growing up in what he described as a "rough household".
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In August, Yung Milla appeared for the first time on the reality music competition show The Voice Australia.
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For the past two months Northern Territory hip-hop artist Yung Milla has been broadcast into the homes of millions of Australians — an opportunity the Marranunggu 23-year-old has described as a "once-in-a-lifetime moment".
In August, Yung Milla appeared for the first time on the reality music competition show The Voice Australia, where he auditioned with a song written by his brother and fellow artist J-Milla.
Performing for the likes of the Spice Girls' Melanie C, Ronan Keating, Richard Marx and Kate Miller-Heidke, Yung Milla's audition showcased not just his talent, but a slice of his own story as a young man who has overcome an upbringing.
"DV [domestic violence], crime scenes, and drug dealing"
The young artist made it through to the show's grand final along with three other contestants.
After the tallying of audience votes from across Australia, Yung Milla was crowned the winner of the 2026 season, with loved ones cheering across the Top End including at a community watch party attended by hundreds.
Speaking to the ABC last night, Yung Milla said he was feeling "so grateful right now", not just for the win but for the community that had supported him along the way.
Throughout his time on the national television show, Yung Milla candidly spoke about growing up in what he described as a "rough household".
During his introductory video on his audition episode, Yung Milla says it was his mother who taught him "how to be a man" and who continued to inspire him to be a "good role-model".
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