The Collective (band)
| Company type | Boy band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Trent Bell, Julian De Vizio, Zach Russell, Jayden Sierra, Will Singe |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 5 (initial members) |
The Collective was an Australian boy band formed in 2012 during the fourth season of The X Factor Australia. The group consisted of Trent Bell, Julian De Vizio, Zach Russell, Jayden Sierra, and Will Singe, who initially auditioned as solo performers. After failing to advance individually, the judges combined them into a single act. Under the mentorship of Ronan Keating, they progressed to the live shows and were the final act eliminated before the winner was announced.
After their stint on the show, The Collective secured a deal with Sony Music Australia and launched their debut single, "Surrender", which entered the ARIA Singles Chart at number six. Their self-titled album, The Collective, was released in December 2012 and debuted at number 11 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The band parted ways in 2015 as members chose to pursue individual careers.
2012: Formation and The X Factor Australia
In 2012, Trent Bell, Julian De Vizio, Zach Russell, Jayden Sierra, and Will Singe each auditioned separately for the fourth season of The X Factor Australia, advancing to super bootcamp. After none made it into the Boys category top six, judges Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and Mel B decided to form them into a boy band for the Groups category during the home visits phase. Their first group performance was Rihanna's "We Found Love" in London, which secured their place in the live finals.
At the official launch event on 13 September 2012, Ronan Keating revealed their group name as The Collective—a title selected through an online fan vote. Their debut live performance featured Jessie J's "Domino", earning favorable reviews from the judging panel. They followed up with renditions of Kenny Loggins' "Footloose", New Kids on the Block's "You Got It (The Right Stuff)", and Madonna's "Like a Prayer", receiving a range of responses from mixed to positive.
Throughout the competition, The Collective garnered strong public votes despite occasional appearances in the bottom two. During week nine's semi-finals, they delivered performances of OneRepublic's "Apologize" and Chris Brown's "Yeah 3x", both earning standing ovations. When judges' votes were deadlocked during elimination rounds, public voting saved them for the grand final alongside Samantha Jade and Jason Owen.
In the grand final held on 19 November, The Collective performed three songs including their winner’s single "Surrender". They were ultimately eliminated last before Samantha Jade was declared the winner.
2012–15: The Collective and subsequent releases
Just two days following their exit from The X Factor, on 22 November 2012 The Collective signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. Their debut single "Surrender" was released digitally on 23 November 2012; it entered the ARIA Charts at number six and achieved gold certification for sales exceeding 35,000 copies. Their self-titled mini-album The Collective, released on 14 December 2012, featured "Surrender", six tracks performed during their time on The X Factor, and a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas". This album debuted at number 11 on the ARIA Albums Chart and also earned gold certification. Although "Last Christmas" was issued as their second single, it did not chart. The group received recognition as 'Favourite Australian Group' at the 2012 Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards and garnered a nomination for 'Breakthrough Artist of 2012'.
In January 2013, The Collective participated in The X Factor Live Tour alongside other contestants across Australia. Their third single "Another Life," released on 28 June 2013, entered the ARIA Singles Chart at number 47. On 24 August that year, they performed in Indonesia for RCTI’s 24th anniversary special titled X Factor Around the World, collaborating with artists such as Samantha Jade and Fatin Shidqia. Additionally, they supported Jessica Mauboy during her To the End of the Earth Tour in Melbourne on 9 November 2013.
On 26 January 2014, Zach Russell announced his departure from The Collective. Shortly thereafter, the remaining members supported Reece Mastin’s Restless Tour in Canberra on 7 February 2014. Their fourth single "Burn the Bright Lights," released on 30 May 2014, debuted at number 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart. They followed this with acoustic covers of Ne-Yo’s "Lazy Love" and Ariana Grande’s "Problem" as their fifth and sixth singles respectively; neither made an appearance on the charts. Their seventh single "The Good Life," released on 19 September 2014, entered at number 74.
On 18 February 2015, Will Singe left to embark on a solo career; shortly after his departure, the remaining members decided to disband to concentrate on individual pursuits.
Trent Bell
Trent Bell, originating from Townsville, Queensland, completed his education at Kirwan State High School, where he was appointed school captain in his final year.[1] In 2009, Bell left Townsville to chase a career in music, auditioning for the seventh season of Australian Idol, though he did not advance into the top twelve.[1] He also gained experience working as a retail assistant in Brisbane.[1] By 2011, Bell had engaged in vocal coaching and speech therapy to refine his skills.[2] He tried out for The X Factor during its second and third seasons but did not make it to the live shows.[1] His breakthrough came in season four when his performance of Train's "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" earned him commendations and a standing ovation from the judges.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Bell’s journey reflects determination, having auditioned multiple times before achieving success.[3]
After The Collective disbanded, Trent embarked on a solo path, releasing his first single, LIMITLESS, on iTunes on 14 April 2016.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name He supported this launch with a promotional tour throughout Eastern Australia between April and May 2016.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The track received nationwide radio rotation and was showcased on the entertainment segment of The Today Show.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Additionally, Trent competed on season 7 of the Australian edition of The Voice, advancing to the semi-final stage.
Jayden Sierra
Jayden Sierra, hailing from Camden, New South Wales, auditioned for The X Factor with Paramore's "The Only Exception", earning favorable remarks from the judges, including Mel B who noted his potential for a "hot ass boy band". Motivated by past contestants such as Reece Mastin and Christina Parie, Sierra committed seriously to music after beginning formal singing lessons at age 12.
Prior to participating in The X Factor, Sierra had accumulated six years of vocal training, having shifted his focus from soccer to music. He also took part in two seasons with Opera Australia. As a student at Macarthur Anglican School in Cobbitty, New South Wales, he honed his vocal talent and stage presence through involvement in the school's music program and by playing the lead role in the production of The Boy Friend.
Julian De Vizio
Julian De Vizio, born in Adelaide, South Australia, is recognized as The Collective’s youngest member.[4] Beginning his singing journey at age six, he auditioned for The X Factor performing Chris Brown's "With You", which earned positive feedback from judges including Ronan Keating.[5] Influenced by youthful global performers like Justin Bieber, De Vizio pursued music from an early age. Before appearing on the show, he attended Rostrevor College located in Woodforde, South Australia, where he participated actively in choir and a cappella ensembles.[2]
William Singe
William Singe, from Forestville, New South Wales, served as the rapper within The Collective.[4] Of Māori Australian heritage, Singe had previously tried out for The X Factor during its third season and progressed as far as bootcamp.[2] His audition for season four featured Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl", with judges commending his incorporation of rap elements.[5]
Before joining The X Factor, Singe was employed as a bank teller at the Commonwealth Bank branch in Dee Why, New South Wales, while attending St Augustine's College in Brookvale, New South Wales.[6] Inspired by his father—a New Zealand singer-songwriter—Singe began recording music at an early age and performed alongside him at venues in Manly.[6] In 2013, he featured on Bella Ferraro’s single "Forgot You," which reached number 75 on the ARIA Singles Chart.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name On 18 February 2015, Singe announced his departure from The Collective to concentrate on a solo career.[7] Subsequently, in April 2015, he appeared on Donell Lewis and Fortafy's track "Don't Need 'Em".Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Zach Russell
Zachariah Russell, born on 21 December 1989, hails from Rockhampton, Queensland. He participated in The X Factor by performing Stevie Wonder's "Superstition," receiving varied critiques from the judges but ultimately securing four affirmative votes to move forward. Prior to his television appearance, Russell was employed at his father's courier business.
On 26 January 2014, Russell revealed through Twitter that he had departed from The Collective to embark on a career in firefighting. He has since relocated back to Rockhampton and is currently employed at an automobile dealership.
Timeline
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Concert tours
- As Headliner
- The X Factor Live Tour (2013)
- As Supporting Act
- Jessica Mauboy's To the End of the Earth Tour (2013)
- Reece Mastin's Restless Tour (2014)
Albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart rankings | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| The Collective |
|
11 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | KOR | ||||
| "Surrender" | 2012 | 6 | 97 |
|
The Collective |
| "Last Christmas" | — | — | |||
| "Another Life" | 2013 | 47 | — | Non-album single | |
| "Burn the Bright Lights" | 2014 | 34 | — | ||
| "Lazy Love" | — | — | |||
| "Problem" | — | — | |||
| "The Good Life" | 74 | — | |||
| "—" indicates titles that did not chart in the specified country. | |||||
Additional Charted Tracks
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| "Domino" | 2012 | 35 |
| "Footloose" | 41 | |
| "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" | 78 | |
| "Like a Prayer" | 65 | |
| "Lego House" | 70 | |
| "Beauty and a Beat" | 94 | |
| "Apologize" | 47 | |
| "Yeah 3x" | 72 | |
| "—" indicates tracks that did not enter the charts. | ||
Videography
| Video Title | Year Released | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Last Christmas" | 2012 | |
| "Surrender" | ||
| "Another Life" | 2013 | |
| "Burn the Bright Lights" | 2014 | |
| "Lazy Love" | ||
| "The Good Life" |
Accolades and Recognitions
| Year | Category | Award Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards | Favourite Australian Group | Template:Won |
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2012 | Template:Nom | ||
| 2013 | Favourite Australian Group | Template:Won | |
| 2014 | Channel [V] Awards | [V] Oz Artist of the Year | Template:Nom |
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