| The Wanted | |
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The Wanted at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball. l-r Jay Mcguiness, Tom Parker, Max George, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Dance-pop, pop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Geffen (2009–present)(UK) Global Talent (2011-present) (UK) Def Jam (2010–present) (US) |
| Website | thewantedmusic.com |
| Members | |
| Max George Jay McGuiness Siva Kaneswaran Tom Parker Nathan Sykes |
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The Wanted are a British and Irish boy band based in London, England. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was released in July 2010 and reached number one in the United Kingdom for one week.[1] Their debut studio album, The Wanted, was released on 25 October 2010 and peaked at number four in the United Kingdom.[1] The first single from their second album, "Gold Forever", was released in aid of "Comic Relief" and reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.[1] The band's second number one hit, "Glad You Came", topped the singles chart in the United Kingdom for two weeks, and in Ireland for five weeks.[1][2] Their second studio album, Battleground, was released on 7 November 2011.
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The Wanted were formed in 2009 through a mass audition by Jayne Collins, the same woman who put together The Saturdays and Parade .[3][4] They soon started working on their debut album with producers Guy Chambers, Taio Cruz and Steve Mac.[3] Their debut single, "All Time Low", was produced by Mac, and also co-written by Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett. It was released in the summer of 2010 and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, remaining in the Top 40 for 17 weeks.[1] The band's second single, "Heart Vacancy" again written with Wayne Hector, was released on 17 October 2010. It peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart.[1] Their self-titled debut album was released on 25 October 2010, peaking at number four on the UK Albums Chart.[1] The third single from the album, "Lose My Mind", was performed on The X Factor and it subsequently peaked at number nineteen on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
In March 2011, the group embarked on their first headline, nationwide tour. The "Behind Bars" Tour was in support of their debut album "The Wanted" with 16 dates held in theatres in March and April 2011.
The band started working on their second studio album in January 2011.[5] The album features writing credits from the group, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Ed Drewett, Diane Warren and Guy Chambers. The lead single, "Gold Forever", was released in aid of Comic Relief on 13 March 2011.[6][7] It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.[1] In July 2011, the group released the second single "Glad You Came" which became their second UK #1 single, staying there for two weeks and in the UK top ten for six weeks. The single also reached number one in Ireland and remained there for five weeks.[2] The song also charted in some European territories and Australia. The third single,from the album, "Lightning", was released on 16 October 2011 which reached #2 in the UK and #5 in Ireland. On 7 November 2011, the group's second album Battleground, was released in the UK. It debuted at #5 in the UK and #4 in Ireland. The fourth single, "Warzone" is due for release on 26 December 2011 with the music video and radio debut coming in early November 2011.
In addition to shows in the UK including T4 On The Beach, V Festival and the iTunesFestival, the group supported Canadian singer Justin Bieber in Brazil on 8 and 9 October and also supported Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tour at the Manchester Evening News Arena on 6 November.
On 9 November 2011, it was revealed by the group that they were planning to re-release the album, including a new track written by Example called "Starlight" and a duet with a US female singer.
Maximillian Alberto George, born 6 September 1988 , grew up with his family in Manchester.[8] Before music, he had been a football player with Preston North End and was on the verge of signing a two-year deal with them, whilst he has been a Manchester City supporter since a young age.[9] Previously he was a member of Avenue, a five-piece boy band made up of Jonathan Lloyd, Scott Clarke, Ross Candy and Jamie Tinkler in addition to George. They entered the third series[10] of The X Factor in 2006 and made it to Louis Walsh's Bootcamp. But media reports exposed that Avenue had not strictly adhered to the rules, having been signed by an earlier music X Factor director to a deal. They were banned from participation for having professional representation rather than being specifically formed for the competition.[11][12][13] Avenue admitted they had failed to duly report their engagements and George admitted it was "not the X Factor's fault"[14] in the video showing their disqualification in Walsh's office. With Andrew (Andy) Brown joining as a member of Avenue replacing Jamie Tinkler, the band went on to have some success beyond their X Factor appearances with their debut single "Last Goodbye", reaching number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. They had a follow up release with "Can You Feel It?". Avenue disbanded in April 2009. In 2008, while still a member of Avenue, George appeared naked on cover of British gay magazine AXM's "Naked Issue" in support of cancer research. He is engaged to British actress Michelle Keegan after meeting her at one of The Wanted's concerts.[15]
Nathan James Sykes,[8] 18 April 1993 , grew up in Abbeydale, Gloucester with his mother, who was a music teacher and younger sister.[16] He started singing and performing at the age of 6 and attended Sylvia Young's theatre school from the age of 11. He continued to perform as a child singer winning various competitions including "Britney Spears's Karaoke Kriminals" in 2003, The Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art also in 2003. He appeared on ITV's Ministry of Mayhem in 2004, and won the Door Youth Project's "Undiscovered Youth Talenhugyt Contest" held in Derker performing "Mack The Knife".[17] and performed for the "Live and Unsigned".[18] Music Competition in Bristol in 2008.[19] Sykes attempted to represent UK in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 held in Lillehammer, Norway. In the British qualifying finals, he sang "Born to Dance"[20] coming 3rd overall, after winner Cory Spedding and runner-up Andrew Merry.
Siva Kaneswaran, born 16 November 1988 , grew up in Ireland with his Sri Lankan Tamil father, Irish mother, twin brother Kumar and six other siblings.[21][22] Kaneswaran started modelling at 16 and appeared in various ads and landed a contract with Storm Model Management. Kaneswaran took part in Rock Rivals, televised in eight episodes between 5 March and 23 April 2008.[23] His brother took part as well. Kaneswaran played the role of Carson Coombs and his brother that of Caleb Coombs. The brothers also appeared briefly in one episode of Uncle Max. The episode "Uncle Max Plays Tennis" aired on 11 July 2008. Kaneswaran was spotted through his modelling campaigns and recruited as a result for the band.[24] He is the younger brother of former Dove member and former Popstars: The Rivals contestant Hazel Kaneswaren. He is currently in relationship with Nareesha Mccaffrey who he has been with for four years.
James "Jay" McGuiness,[8][25] 24 July 1990 , grew up in Newark, Nottinghamshire.[26] He attended Holy Trinity Roman Catholic school in Newark. At the age of 13, McGuiness went to Charlotte Hamilton School of Dance.[27] He has a non-identical twin brother Tom [28] and three other siblings.
Thomas "Tom" Anthony Parker, born 4 August 1988 , grew up in Bolton.[29] Parker learned to play the guitar at the age of sixteen after trying out his older brother's. He then went on to audition for The X Factor but did not get past the first round. He went to Manchester Metropolitan University and studied Geography, but dropped out in pursuit of a professional singing career.[30] Parker joined a Take That tribute band known as Take That II and toured Northern England, before joining The Wanted in 2009.[31] In a Relationship with Kelsey Hardwick.
The Behind Bars Tour was the band's first theatre tour which sold out within weeks of going on sale. It began on 26 March 2011 and concluded on until 15 April. The tour featured 12 different cities with a total of sixteen dates.
| The Behind Bars Tour | |||
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| Date | City | Theatre[32] | |
| 26 March 2011 | Rhyl | Pavilion | |
| 28 March 2011[34] | Manchester | O2 Apollo | |
| 29 March 2011 | Manchester | O2 Apollo | |
| 30 March 2011 | Newcastle | City Hall | |
| 1 April 2011 | Brighton | Brighton Centre | |
| 2 April 2011 | Nottingham | Royal Concert Hall | |
| 3 April 2011 | Cardiff | Motorpoint Arena | |
| 5 April 2011 | Plymouth | Pavilions | |
| 6 April 2011 | London | HMV Hammersmith Apollo | |
| 7 April 2011 | London | HMV Hammersmith Apollo | |
| 9 April 2011 | Bournemouth | International centre | |
| 10 April 2011 | Sheffield | City Hall | |
| 11 April 2011 | Wolverhampton | Civic Hall | |
| 13 April 2011 | Glasgow | Clyde Auditorium | |
| 14 April 2011 | Glasgow | Clyde Auditorium | |
| 15 April 2011 | Edinburgh | Playhouse | |
Tour set list[35]
It was announced on Friday 16 December 2011 that the group would embark on their first US tour, with 10 dates to be held over January and February 2012.
| The Wanted US Tour | |||
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| Date | City | Theatre | |
| 17 January 2012 | Orlando, FL | The Social | |
| 20 January 2012 | Washington, DC | Rock 'N' Roll Hotel | |
| 22 January 2012 | New York, NY | Irving Plaza | |
| 24 January 2012 | Philadelphia, PA | Theatre of Living Arts | |
| 26 January 2012 | Chicago, IL | Bottom Lounge | |
| 27 January 2012 | Minneapolis, MN | Fine Line | |
| 31 January 2012 | Dallas, TX | Prophet Bar | |
| 2 February 2012 | Salt Lake City, UT | Club Soung | |
| 7 February 2012 | San Diego, CA | House of Blues | |
| 8 February 2012 | Los Angeles, CA | The Roxy | |
The Wanted announced that they would embark on their first arena tour across the UK and Ireland in February and March 2012.
| 2012 Arena Tour | |||
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| Date | City | Venue | |
| 15 February 2012 | Nottingham | Capital FM Arena | |
| 17 February 2012 | Manchester | Evening News Arena | |
| 18 February 2012 | Sheffield | Motorpoint Arena | |
| 20 February 2012 | Brighton | The Brighton Centre | |
| 23 February 2012 | Cardiff | Motorpoint Arena | |
| 24 February 2012 | Liverpool | Echo Arena | |
| 25 February 2012 | Newcastle | Metro Radio Arena | |
| 27 February 2012 | Glasgow | S.E.C.C | |
| 28 February 2012 | Aberdeen | A.E.C.C | |
| 1 March 2012 | Birmingham | LG Arena | |
| 2 March 2012 | Bournemouth | International Centre | |
| 3 March 2012 | London | The O2 Arena | |
| 5 March 2012 | Brighton | The Brighton Centre | |
| 6 March 2012 | Bournemouth | International Centre | |
| 8 March 2012 | Belfast | Odyssey Arena | |
| 9 March 2012 | Dublin | The O2 | |
| Year | Nominee | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2010 | The Wanted | Virgin Media Music Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | [36] |
| Best Group | Nominated | [37] | |||
| 4Music Awards | Hottest Boys | Won | |||
| Biggest Breakthrough | Won | ||||
| "All Time Low" | Best Video | Nominated | [38] | ||
| 2011 | "All Time Low" | Brit Awards | Best British Single | Nominated | [39] |
| Jay McGuiness | PETA UK | Sexiest Vegetarian | Won | [40] | |
| The Wanted | Arqiva Awards | Best Breakthrough Artist UK on Commercial Radio 2011 | Won | [41] | |
| BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards | Best British Music Act | Won | |||
| Nathan Sykes | Celebritain | Best Celebrity Tweeter | Won |
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