Simon Ditcham was born in Hobart on 15th March, 1978. He has lived in the same house - designed and built by his father - all of his life. Simon has two brothers, one sister a dog called Holly.

Simon had a brief stint in the army after finishing school, and then studied for a Bachelor of Environmental Design at the University of Hobart. He worked in an architectural firm until last year when he decided to follow his passion - a love of music and performing.

Simon's other passion is sport and he has represented Tasmania at both tennis and hockey.

Simon formed his first band 'Serby' with some schoolmates. After numerous line-up changes, they were known to have the finest rhythm section in Hobart. Simon, the last original member, left the group after five years for POPSTARS.

Simon said about POPSTARS: "When the auditions came up, I wasn't even going to go in them. If it wasn't for my friends insisting, I wouldn't be here. So I took a chance and look where it has got me. Life is full of surprises."