Sam Clark (Neighbours' Ringo) interview

22-year-old Sam Clark joined Neighbours in 2007 as Erinsborough High student Ringo Brown after auditioning for a nationwide Dolly Magazine competition. As he prepares to release his debut album, with his debut single ‘Broken’ out now in Australia, LastBroadcast caught up with Sam for a chat...

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How’s the album going?

The album is nearing completion now. New songs being recorded now and I'm hoping for release in the first half of this year.

Is ‘Broken’ a good indication of the album’s sound?

It is a good indication of the quality of music you will hear on the album, but there is a real variety of songs on there too.

How did you feel when you heard ‘Broken’ had hit number one on the ARIA Charts?

I was stoked. It proved to me that hard work pays off and also got me very excited for the future. Fingers crossed radio comes on board and we can remain in that position for some time to come.

Were you disappointed with the lack of radio airplay?

Yeah, I have been, but I suppose this area of my music is somewhat out of my control. I thank all my fans for requesting my songs on the radio.

Do you have any plans at present to release anything in the UK or tour here?

Yes I do! I am hoping to come later this year. Music coming with me for sure!

What have you missed about working on Neighbours since you finished filming last year to take a break?

Well, I’ve just started back and it feels like I never left really. I have really missed the challenge and the people. It has been wonderful seeing everyone again in the last few days.

Can you give us any hints about how Ringo leaves the show?

I can’t, I’m sorry! You’ll just have to tune in!

Which new bands/singers are you enjoying at the moment?

The Rocket Summer and Repeat Offender.

Last film you saw at the cinema:

Avatar - awesome!

Last TV show boxset you bought:

Boston Legal.

Last album you bought/downloaded:

John Mayer: 'Battle Studies'.


Watch the video for 'Broken'...



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Interview conducted on 28th January 2010.

Written by Will Martin.