INXS has unveiled Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Gribbin as its new frontman.

Previous frontman JD Fortune, who won his place in the band in 2005 through US TV talent show Rock Star: INXS, was let go by the band for the second time last week.

He was just one of a number of artists to perform with the band since charismatic frontman Michael Hutchence died in 1997.

Gribbin, from Belfast, has previously worked with artists including Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna and Snow Patrol.

He was nominated for a Grammy last year as co-writer of Madonna's hit Celebration.

The first song featuring Gribbin on vocals - a demo entitled Tiny Summer, which was co-written by INXS guitarist Andrew Farriss and Gribbin - has been released on the band's website.

Farriss says he "felt magic" again when writing the track with Gribbin.

"I'm currently writing more songs for INXS with Gribbin, and we as a band hope to share more new music with you all as soon as possible," Farriss said in a statement.

"It's all so amazing and sometimes overwhelming, especially when I look up and see that my writing partner is one of the greatest songwriters of our time," Gribbin added.

INXS will record new material with Gribbin for an upcoming studio album.

The band will also hit the road for shows this November and December in South America and Europe.

They play in Perth on December 3.

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