Luminites
| Company type | Pop music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Music singles, live performances |
Luminites was a London-based English pop quartet who rose to recognition as finalists on the seventh season of Britain's Got Talent in 2013.
2011–12: Formation and Early Activity
Established in September 2011, Luminites initially gained attention by sharing cover performances on YouTube and performing as street musicians throughout London. Motivated by positive audience responses, they decided to audition for Britain's Got Talent. In 2011, they also released a single for charity purposes. During their participation in BGT, the group spoke openly about their experiences with bullying related to their musical goals, expressing a desire to inspire others as positive examples.
In a discussion with Flavourmag, the band detailed their origins: JJ explained that management discovered Ben Francis because of his beatboxing skills and aimed to create a band around him. JJ met manager Anthony Andrews through geographical closeness and shared musical interests. Corey Layzell was recruited after his YouTube videos attracted attention, while Stephanie Nala was invited to join following attendance at a rehearsal; despite lacking prior singing experience, she impressed the management team.
2012–13: Britain's Got Talent Journey
Their audition song "Hurts So Good" was broadcast on 27 April 2013, allowing them to progress to the semi-final stage. During the live semi-final on 30 May, they performed "To Love Somebody" and secured victory with 35.6% of the public vote. Returning in the final, they reprised "Hurts So Good," ultimately placing fifth with 6.8% support. Judge Simon Cowell remarked that they represented Britain's equivalent to The Black Eyed Peas.
2013–14: Activities After BGT and Disbandment
On 17 June, the band announced a brief UK tour spanning three cities—London, Manchester, and Birmingham—scheduled from 24 to 26 July 2013. Their first official single, "Do Something," was released on 17 November 2013 and peaked at number 65 on the UK Singles Chart.
Luminites declared their disbandment on 9 April 2014 after three years together, choosing to focus on solo pursuits. Subsequently, Stephanie Nala advanced to the live stages of the eleventh season of The X Factor, finishing in fourteenth place.
Members
- Jordan Clarke (born 29 September 1994) – Margaretting, Essex
- Stephanie Nala (born 23 April 1994) – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
- Ben Francis (born 5 April 1993) – Romford, Essex
- Corey Layzell (born 24 February 1991) – London
External links
- Luminites world official website