Rhys Bobridge
Rhys Bobridge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1981 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Pop singer, dancer, make-up artist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Contestant on So You Think You Can Dance Australia (2008) |
Rhys Bobridge, who is also professionally known simply as Rhys, is a Sydney-based Australian artist specializing in pop music, dance, and make-up artistry.
Early life
Starting gymnastics at the age of seven,[1] Bobridge subsequently attended the Johnny Young Talent School,[2] where he trained alongside Australian Idol champion Wes Carr.[3] During his tenth school year, he transferred from Brighton Secondary School to the Victorian College of the Arts, later gaining experience working at a theme park in Taiwan.[1]
Career
Between 2000 and 2007, Bobridge featured as Elf on the children's shows The Fairies, which aired on ABC TV and the Seven Network.[4] Additionally, he performed as a drag artist under the stage name "Regime Dettol".[5]
In April 2008, he finished second on the first season of Network 10's So You Think You Can Dance Australia.[4] That August, he took part in the 18th Drag Industry Variety Awards (DIVAs).[6] Following his signing with Warner Music Australia,[7] Bobridge released a rendition of "Hot Summer," a dance track originally performed by German pop group Monrose, on 24 November. The single was featured in promotional campaigns for Network Ten and peaked at number 39 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart.[8]
Bobridge has also contributed to dance education by instructing at institutions such as the Sydney Dance Company studios.[9]
Singles
| Title | Year | AUS | NLD |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Hot Summer" | 2008 | 39 | 45 |
External links
- Hot Summer official music video
- Rhys Bobridge profile at Sydney Dance Company
- Rhys Bobridge's personal blog
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