Max and Harvey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Max and Harvey |
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| Born | 31 December 2002 Sandhurst, Berkshire, England |
| Origin | Sandhurst, Berkshire, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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Max and Harvey are a singing duo from England. They became famous by sharing their singing videos online. In 2019, they were on the TV show The X Factor: Celebrity and came in second place.
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How Max and Harvey Started
Max Luca Mills and Harvey Kitt Mills are identical twins. They started singing when they were eight years old.
When they were younger, they also acted. Harvey played Benjamin in a show called “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” in 2009. In 2012, they were in a short film called “Double Take.” Later, in 2015, they took turns playing Friedrich in “The Sound of Music” tour in the UK.
In March 2016, they joined a social media app called musical.ly. They started by lip-syncing to songs by artists like Shawn Mendes and Avicii. Soon, they began making their own original songs and videos.
Music and TV Shows
After becoming popular on musical.ly, Max and Harvey released their first song, "One More Day in Love," in December 2016. They also released covers of popular songs. In 2017, they released original songs like "Stuck on the Ceiling."
In 2017, the BBC children's channel CBBC showed a documentary about them. It was called My Life: Max & Harvey and gave fans a look into their lives. That same year, they released a DVD and a book about their journey. In 2018, CBBC gave them their own TV show called "Fear Of Missing Out" (FOMO).
In April 2018, Max and Harvey signed with RMI Records, a new music label from Disney Music Group. They released the song Trade Hearts in October 2018.
Their first EP, Coming Soon, came out in February 2019. It included songs like Where were you and Nervous. In July 2019, they released "Electric" with Jayden Bartels. They even performed a concert to celebrate this song.
Helping Others and New Projects
In February 2020, it was announced that Max and Harvey would host Nickelodeon's Slimefest 2021. They also became helpers for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity. They said they love visiting the hospital and raising money for the kids and staff.
In April 2020, Max and Harvey did a 24-hour live stream. They raised over £7000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Sebastian’s Action Trust.
In November 2020, they started a Spotify podcast called “School Daze with Max & Harvey.” They talked to celebrities about their school experiences. In April 2021, they changed the podcast name to “The Max and Harvey Podcast.” Here, they share insights into their lives and chat with other artists.
In December 2020, they released a new song called “Worry a Little Less.” They also announced a UK tour for August 2021. In April 2021, they released "In My DNA," a song dedicated to their grandparents. In May 2021, they released "Lonely." Their song "She Moves in Her Own Way" came out in September 2021.
Max and Harvey say their father, Shawn Mendes, and Avicii are their biggest inspirations.
Awards and Nominations
Max and Harvey have been recognized for their work.
- In 2017, they were nominated for Muser of the Year at the Shorty Awards.
- In 2018, they were nominated for Social Star at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
- They won Favorite Social Music Artist at the Radio Disney Music Awards on June 22, 2018.
- In 2019, they were nominated for YouTube Musician at the Shorty Awards. They were also nominated for Favourite Social Music Star at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
- In 2020, they received their second nomination for Favourite Social Music Star at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
Images for kids
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Max and Harvey in 2023
