Andrew De Silva
Andrew Conrad De Silva (born 23 November 1974)[1] is an Australian R&B and Rock music singer. He was a member of the band CDB from 1993 to 1998, when he left to undergo treatment for cancer.
Andrew De Silva | |
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| Birth name | Andrew Conrad De Silva |
| Born | 23 November 1974 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | R&B, rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass, keyboards |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Associated acts | CDB, Boom Crash Opera |
| Website | andrewdesilva.com.au |
Career
In 2013 Andrew De Silva was the support act for Mariah Carey at Etihad Stadium & Allphones Arena.
In 2014 Andrew was presented with the Award for Media & Entertainment by the Sri Lankan Association of Australia. Also in 2014 at the Serendib awards De Silva was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
De Silva was a judge for the Miss Sri Lanka Online contest in 2012.[3]
In 2013 he released the song "Miracle".
In 2014 he released an EP "Now That I Believe".
In 2015 he released the song "I See The Future".
In 2016 Andrew De Silva was announced as the new lead singer of Australian group Boom Crash Opera.[4]
In November 2016, De Silva gathered some of Australia’s finest musicians to create a "Purple Revolution: A Tribute To Prince" tour.[5]
Awards and honors
- ARIA award winner: Highest selling single "Let's Groove" CDB 1995
- Achieved Platinum & Gold Sales with "Let's Groove" and the album "Glide with Me"
De Silva was also the winner of Australia's Got Talent in 2012, which included a cash prize of $250,000.[6]
References
- "Andrew De Silva". oocities.org. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- "Andrew de Silva wins 'Australia's Got Talent'". sundaytimes.lk. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- "Maria Alkasas Wins First Ever Online Beauty Pageant". AdaDerana.lk. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- http://www.noise11.com/news/dale-ryder-leaves-boom-crash-opera-andrew-de-silva-is-the-new-singer-20160305
- "Andrew De Silva To Perform His Tribute To Prince At The X Studio". noise11. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Golden finish for De Silva on Australia's Got Talent". smh.com.au. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
Further reading
- "Interview : Andrew De Silva of 'Australia's Got Talent'". sundaytimes.lk. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
| Preceded by Jack Vidgen |
Winner of Australia's Got Talent 2012 |
Succeeded by Uncle Jed |