Industry (Irish band)
| Company type | Pop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Ireland |
Area served | Ireland, Europe |
Key people | Donal Skehan, Morgan Deane, Michele McGrath, Lee Hutton |
| Products | Music singles ("My Baby's Waiting", "Burn", "In Your Arms", "My Mistake") |
| Owner | MIG Live (independent label) |
Industry was a pop ensemble from Ireland formed in 2009, comprising Donal Skehan, Morgan Deane, Michele McGrath, and Lee Hutton, the sole English member. The group launched their career through the independent label MIG Live and dissolved in 2010.
The band attained commercial acclaim with two singles reaching number one on the Irish Singles Chart: their initial release "My Baby's Waiting" and the subsequent hit "Burn".
Lee Hutton
Lee Andrew Hutton, hailing from Chesterfield, England, is a singer-songwriter who previously participated in the boy band project Streetwize alongside Donal Skehan. He took part in the 2007 Childline charity event and embarked on a solo career releasing tracks such as "Shinedown" and "Perfect Bride" before becoming Industry’s only non-Irish member.
Donal Skehan
Born in Dublin in 1986, Donal Skehan was an original member of Streetwize, performing across Ireland, the UK, and Sweden. After departing from the group, he transitioned to presenting on the Bubble Hits music channel and competed to represent Ireland at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. Beyond his musical endeavors, Skehan authored the cookbook Good Mood Food, broadening his professional scope into lifestyle and culinary fields.
Michele McGrath
Michele McGrath, born on 12 April 1987 in Dublin, is a model, vocalist, actress, and television presenter represented by Andrea Roche Agency. She contributed fashion reports to TV3's Ireland AM and appeared in television series such as Camelot and The Tudors.
Morgan Deane
Morgan Deane was born in Cork City, Ireland, in 1985. She co-hosted RTE’s ‘The Den’ and is recognized for her blog titled The Green Girls Guide to Divorce. She has two children with her former husband Graeme Smith. A passionate supporter of music and female artists, her guiding principle is "better to lead in your boots rather than fail in your slippers."
History
Industry was signed by MIG Live, an independent label established by James Hyland, former owner of Bubble Hits, who also managed the group. During the promotion of their debut single "My Baby's Waiting," which secured the top spot on the Irish Singles Chart for one week in June 2009, they served as supporting act for the Pussycat Dolls on their Irish tour.
Their follow-up single "Burn," released in August 2009, also achieved number one status. The third single titled "In Your Arms," penned by Lee Hutton, was planned for release across Europe in November 2009.
Charting
| Year | Single | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "My Baby's Waiting" | 1 |
| "Burn" | 1 |
Non-charting singles
- 2009: "In Your Arms"
- 2010: "My Mistake"
Collaborations
In 2009, Industry performed as an opening act for the Pussycat Dolls at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.