NATHAN FOLEY

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Add to My Profile | More Videos------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- NATHAN FOLEYNathan Joel Foley was born in Liverpool, Australia on the 27th of September 1979, already born with a set of vocal chords that would Fill an Entertainment Centre. Nathan has been captivating audiences since the tender age of 10. Those in the entertainment industry considered him as a child prodigy with a stage presence that belied his years. Nathan is a seasoned performer, with his polished and professional performances resulting from years of hard work and dedication. His amazing talent along with his experience in the entertainment industry has paved the way for a bright and exciting future for the performer. His early years were full of music played on the radio by his parents, listening to Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie and John Farnham; he knew that he loved what he had heard, yet he had no idea that he would be an entertainer today. My parents would play the radio all the time and I loved listening to Stevie Wonder, it was amazing, even though I was young, I loved to sing along and groove in my baby seat in the back of the car. I heard that when I was 2 years old, we were on holidays and there was a band playing where we were staying and apparently I jumped up on stage and started dancing in front of them, Gee, I hope I had clothes on Ha Ha Entertaining wasnt always what Nathan had in mind, he had all this energy and didnt know what to do with it(His parents say), We enrolled him in soccer and he liked it, we enrolled him Australian Rules and he liked it, We enrolled him in karate and he liked it, but there was always something missing, he was just a kid but you could see that he wasnt fulfilled I played soccer for a while and Aussie rules and it was fun to play, but obviously not for me, One day I was out with my folks, I was 5 years old and saw this second hand shop, so I begged my folks to have a look inside, cause it had a stack of old vinyl records in the front, well, I saw this little boy on the front of one of the vinyl records, it was Michael Jackson and a Jackson 5 album, so I just had to have it, I played that record so much that I tried to mimic little Michael as much as I could, Right then I knew what I wanted to do.. (Sing), if little Michael could do it, then little Nathan could as well. Nathan sang for friends and neighbours till he was 9 years old then his mother saw an opening for a vocal contest in a shopping centre close by. I entered Nathan in this Vocal contest, not knowing what to expect and not knowing how he would go, I knew he loved to sing and that was the only reason we entered him in the contest in the first place, (to sing).He never held a microphone or performed on stage like this before, we were nervous for him, until he opened his mouth to sing- Wind beneath my wings. I was excited to get up on stage and sing, Strangely, I wasnt nervous, I loved singing so much that as soon as I had a microphone in my hand, it felt like I was home. The crowd went wild that day, I guess they had never heard a voice come out of a little body like that before, we were so proud for him, Nathan came second place in that contest to an 18 year old singer, and from that time on we would support him 100% in what he loved to do(perform). Nathan went on to win several vocal contests that year and being only 9 and 10 years old at the time he was gaining more and more experience as he went, His father and I didnt know what else to do with Nathan other than vocal contests and charity work, He used to sing for the charity Camp Quality and go to the local senior citizens home and sing 3 or 4 songs for the seniors every few weeks and he never complained, they all wanted to take him home for bake dinners I think, Though the question was, What else do you do with a 10 year old performer? I was having fun, I finally found what I wanted to do, I guess Im really lucky in that way cause I found it so early in my life. There was a singer called Carter Edwards who gave Nathan his first opportunity to sing with a band at a club when he was 10, We had to sneak him in through the back door cause security wouldnt let him in being under age, he was the surprise guest, and even a surprise to Carter Edwards I think, He had never met Nathan and he had never heard Nathan, It was all through word of mouth that Carter had booked him for the gig, Well, Carter introduced Nathan to come out, and the audience probably expected to see someone a little older to walk out, but no, Nathan walked out in his little black suit opened his mouth and stole the show that day, it was like he was reincarnated from Sammy Davis Jr, He had the audience in the palm of his hand. Still to this day Nathan visits Carter and has guest appearances on his show, even with his busy schedule, he never forgets where he comes from and is a very loyal human being One day Nathan was singing in a shopping centre in Roselands Sydney, after he got off stage we drove all the way back up to the Central Coast where we lived at the time and we received a phone call from the producer of the Coca Cola Schools Spectacular saying that they just saw Nathan performing at the centre and asked whether he was available to audition, I thought, do we have to drive Nathan all the way down to Sydney just for a school concert? Until I found out that the Coca Cola Schools Spectacular was one of the biggest arena shows in the world performing to 12000 people per night over for 3 shows, Well, we drove down and Nathan ended up auditioning. He got the job and ended up singing From a Distance as a duo at 11 years old to 12000 people, He went on to be a featured soloist for 7 years with the show, and the Premiers Gala Concert as a soloist the following year. The Schools Spectacular was amazing, just to walk out into the Sydney Entertainment Centre and perform to 12000 people with a band and Orchestra will stay in my memories forever. Nathan Foley went on to take every opportunity to perform, with many Solo performances on the Channel 9 Midday Show with Kerry Anne, and the At Home Show with John Mangos On Channel 7, and winning many awards through his talent and contribution to the Entertainment Industry. There was a crossroads that I had to face when I was 17, I was in year 11 at the time, and I auditioned and was chosen for the part of Asher and understudy lead of Joseph in Joseph and His Amazing Technicolored Dream Coat that was going to tour Overseas, I maybe silly but I turned it down feeling at 17 that I wasnt quite ready to leave for 6 months as I wanted to finish High School. As fate would have it, if I chose to head overseas, I wouldnt have been in Australia for the Hi-5 Auditions. At just 26 years of age Nathan is a keen and great writer of songs from Pop/Rock and Soul, writing and producing his own solo 15 track album Discovery and his recent C.d singles Live Your Life & Say You Will that have had great response in Australia and Overseas. He has been a successful entertainer for 8 years as a singer/presenter/songwriter for the Childrens show Hi-5 (Nine Network Australia), which is aired in 83 Countries worldwide and still continues his solo work with corporate functions, charity events, television and band work Talking to Nathan is truly an inspiration with his focused attitude and love for his work and the people who support him, He loves the simple things in life from hanging at home watching DVDs and listening to music, to spending time with his family and loved ones Nathan Loves V8s and riding his motorbike & karting when hes not working. He is a very grounded human being. After nearly 17 years in the Industry, Nathan Foley is a force to be reckoned with and no doubt you will hear more from him in many years to come. Life is full of opportunities, everything that I have done has led to where I am today, through support, hard work, talent and most importantly a good attitude. If you know what you want in your life and believe and work at it enough, you will succeed. Nathan Foley (-:--------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------NATHAN FOLEY - Years to date Singer/Dancer/Songwriter/T.V Presenter--------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------1990* Soloist at Charts Theatre Restaurant on the Central Coast of Sydney*Winner of Bay Village Singing Competition------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------1991 *Duo at the 1991 Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.* Soloist at Australia Day celebrations with Bobby Limb & Dawn Lake at the Laycock Street Theatre Central Coast.*Soloist at the Spears Point Carols by candlelight to an estimated 40000 people with Bandstand Star Judy Stone.* Soloist at the Fashion Parade Auction In The Park Sydney with Kerry Anne (Nine Network) and Toni Pearon (Nine Network).* Chosen for the finals of an Environment Song writing contest for his own composition Whats happening to this world of ours out of the whole state of New South Wales held at Darling Harbour Sydney , chosen by the Lord Mayor of Sydney.* Soloist at the Childrens Week Opening Concert held at Darling Harbour with Noni Hazelhurst and Orchestra.-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 1992 *Soloist at the Premiers Gala Concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.*Soloist at the Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.*Started At Newtown High School of the Performing Arts.*Soloist at the Gasex convention held at Sheraton Wentworth Hotel Ballroom.* Soloist performance at Sydneys Darling Harbour for the Bandemonium Festival with Genevieve Davis From Rent and John Simpson from Godspell.--------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- 1993 * Performed the Australian National Anthem In Britain for the Test Match between Australia vs. England and toured the Uk performing for 5 weeks.*Soloist and Backing for Rolf Harris at the Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.* Soloist at the Action for Autism Charity at The Sebel Town House Hotel with Lisa Lackey (Home & Away).------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- 1994 *Soloist at the Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.*Soloist at Carols by Candlelight in Wattle Grove Sydney with Normie Rowe & Ian Turpie.* Winner of the Open Solo-Senior Solo Vocalist- & Country & Western Section At the Kinross Wolaroi Vocal Competition Orange, Sydney.* Winner of the N.B.N Television Vocal challenge.* Soloist at the A.N.A Hotel Sydney.*Winner of the Pop/Rock & Jazz Section at the McDonalds City of Sydney Performing Arts Challenge.-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- 1995 *Soloist at the Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.* Performed the Australian and American anthem for the U.S.A vs. Australian gridiron match.*Soloist at the lighting of the Christmas lights in Sydney with Alex Demitriades. (Heartbreak High)*Soloist at the Australian Olympic Committee Dinner at the Sheraton Airport Hotel.* Regular Solo spots on the At Home Show with John Mangos (morning program on network 7)*Soloist on the channel 3 (N.B.N) Christmas Special.* Started dance training at Brent Street Dance Academy.* Performed on the Channel 9s Midday Show as a dancer with the Brent St Kids.* Performed at the Australian Fashion Awards with the Brent Street Kids, Jerry Hall & Gary Sweet.------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- 1996* Chosen for Young Citizen of the Year for Australia Day*Promoted I Am Australian with Bruce Woodley from The Seekers for several shows in Sydney.*Soloist at the Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.*Soloist at the Variety Heart Awards at the Seibel Town House with John Laws (2ue radio) & Normie Rowe (bandstand).* Support Act to the Internationally known British Singer Max Bygraves at the Sydney Town Hall.* Soloist on the At Home Show with John Mangos (morning program on network 7)* Performed on the Channel 9s Midday Show as a singer/dancer with the Brent St Kids.*Soloist for the Foxtel Australia Day celebrations held at Darling Harbour Convention Centre.* Performer in Musical Where The Boys Are Touring N.S.W Australia.*Soloist At The Mo Awards Held At Sydney Entertainment Centre.* Soloist At the Variety Heart Awards at The Hilton Sydney with John Farnham & Roy & H.G.*Soloist at the Young Australian Of the Year Awards and received an Award for Excellence In Music*Soloist at the End Of World War II Remembrance Celebrations in Darling Harbour Sydney with Rhonda Burchmore, Tap Dogs and special guest The Prime Minister of Australia John Howard.*Performed at the 1996 World Vision Telethon with The Badloves (Band)*Sang and danced for a television pilot (Brent Street Special) with James Morrison, Andrew Daddo & Julia Morris.----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------1997 * Soloist on Channel 9s Midday Show with Kerry Anne.*Soloist On Australia Day at the Convention Centre Darling Harbour Sydney with the Tommy Tycho Orchestra, David Helfgott & Marina Pryor.*Soloist at the Coca Cola School Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.*Named Young Citizen Of The Year from the Campbelltown Council.*Singer of the Australian National Anthem at the Sydney Kings Basketball match held at The Sydney Entertainment Centre.*Soloist at Super league & A.F.L matches In Sydney with Mark Williams & Jack Jones (Southern Sons).*Chosen for Understudy to David Dickson (Joseph) and the part of Asher in Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to Tour New Zealand & Asia.*Graduated from The Talent Development Project- (Initiative of Department of Education N.S.W Australia, Rolf Harris Productions & others to develop young talent)(Former Graduates are pop group Human Nature, big band singer Emma Pask, country singer Felicity and Brooke McClymont*Graduated From Newtown High School of the Performing Arts.------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- 1998 * Auditioned for the TV Show Hi-5 as a presenter and singer/dancer.* Regular Solo performances on Channel 9s Midday Show with Kerry Anne.*Soloist at the Sydney Cabaret Convention held at the Sydney Town Hall.* Winner of a Mo Award for best new talent at the 23rd annual Mo Awards Held at The Sydney Entertainment Centre.* Toured Nationally with Bobby Limb (Sound of music).*Toured the Gold Coast of Australia performing at Jupiters Casino with 7-piece band.* Soloist at the Kiama Carols by candlelight and duet with Sharon Millerchip (Beauty & the Beast) with Orchestra.* Offered the chance to support Shania Twain in her up coming tour.* Winner of an A.C.E Award (Australian Club Entertainment) for Best new talent.*Winner of the 2UE City Of Sydney Youth In Cabaret Performing Arts Challenge*Winner of the City Of Sydney Contemporary Vocal solo section at the Performing Arts Challenge (Out of 73 Vocalists).*Winner of the Shellharbour Open vocal Competition.------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------- 1999 * Shot Pilot and 44 episodes of series 1 of Hi-5.*Toured Australia & New Zealand (Hi-5)*Winner of TV Week Logie Award for Most Outstanding Kids Show with Hi-5-------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------2000 *Soloist and return guest at the 2000 Coca Cola School Spectacular*Winner of TV Week Logie Award for Most Outstanding Kids Show with (Hi-5)*Nominated for Best New Talent for TV presenter at The TV Week Logies Awards.*Winner of Aria for Best Childrens Album (Hi-5)*Tour of Australia & New Zealand (Hi-5).* Performed at Carols By Candlelight In Melbourne for the Nine Network (Hi-5), Olivia Newton John, Ray Martin, Tina Arena & Vanessa Amorosi.*Shot 45 episodes for Series 2 of (Hi-5)------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- 2001*Winner of Aria for Best Childrens Album*Shot 45 episodes for Series 3 of (Hi-5)*Tour of Australia & New Zealand (Hi-5).* Performed at Carols By Candlelight In Melbourne for the nine network Hi-5.------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------2002 *Winner of Aria for Best Childrens Album*Tour of Australia, New Zealand & Singapore (Hi-5)*Winner of the 2002 Helpmann Award for Best Live Show (Hi-5)*Shot 45 episodes for Series 4 of (Hi-5)* Performed at Carols By Candlelight In Melbourne for the Nine Network (Hi-5).----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------2003 *Wrote & Produced Solo Album Discovery*Soloist and return guest at the 2003 20th Anniversary of the Coca Cola Schools Spectacular alongside Human Nature & duo with Paulini (Australian Idol).*Winner of Aria for Best Childrens Album*Toured Australia, New Zealand & Singapore (Hi-5)*Winner of TV Week Logie Award for Most Outstanding Kids Show with (Hi-5)*Shot 45 episodes of Series 5 of (Hi-5)* Performed at Carols By Candlelight In Melbourne for the Nine Network (Hi-5).----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ 2004 *Solo show for naidoc week at clinches pond park Sydney.*Soloist at the Doyalson Fire Charity Appeal with Jon English & John Paul Young.*Singer & Compare at the Big Night out held at The Sydney Entertainment Centre with Human Nature, Paulini, Felicity & Emma Pask & Orchestra.*Three-month tour to the Uk with Hi-5 selling more tickets then A.C.D.C, Kylie Minogue & The Rolling Stones.*Two-week tour of Singapore with (Hi-5)*Toured Australia (Hi-5)*Soloist at The Variety Heart Awards & Winner of the Variety Humanitarian Award for Best Young Artist with Cait Blanchett & Georgie parker as Guests.*Winner of Aria for Best Childrens Album (5 Years In A Row)*Shot 45 episodes of Series 6 of (Hi-5)* Performed at Carols By Candlelight In Melbourne for the Nine Network (Hi-5).----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------2005 * Wrote & Co-produced Solo Single Live Your Life*Wrote & Co-produced Solo Single Say You Will* Two-month tour of the Uk (Hi-5)*1 month Tour Of Australia (Hi-5)*Two-week tour of Singapore with (Hi-5)*Shot 45 episodes of Series 7 of (Hi-5)* Performed at Carols By Candlelight In Melbourne for the Nine Network (Hi-5).----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------2006 * Two-month tour of the Uk with Hi-5 selling 75 sold out shows.*Two-Week tour of Singapore (Hi-5).*Shot 45 episodes of Series 8 of (Hi-5) ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------- 2007