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 popular singing duo from England. They are twin brothers. They became famous by sharing their singing videos online. In 2019, they were on a TV show called The X Factor: Celebrity. They came in second place. They have many followers on the social media app TikTok.
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Max and Harvey's Journey to Stardom
Harvey Kitt Mills and Max Luca Mills are identical twins. They first appeared on TV as toddlers in 2005. They both played the character 'Thomas' in a show called William and Mary. They started singing when they were eight years old.
Early Performances and Acting
In 2009, Harvey acted in a play called “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” in London. In 2012, they starred in a short film called “Double Take.” When they were 12, in 2015, they toured the UK in “The Sound of Music.” They shared the part of Friedrich in the musical.
Becoming Social Media Stars
In March 2016, Max and Harvey joined a social platform called musical.ly. They started by lip-syncing to songs by artists like Shawn Mendes and Avicii. Later, they began creating their own original music videos.
Releasing Their Own Music
After becoming popular on musical.ly, Max and Harvey released their first song. It was called "One More Day in Love" and came out in December 2016. They then released a cover of "Let Me Love You" in January 2017. They also released original songs like "Stuck on the Ceiling" and a cover of "Words" in late 2017. In December 2017, they released their first Christmas song, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday."
TV Shows and Books
In 2017, the BBC children's channel CBBC aired a documentary about them. It was called My Life: Max & Harvey. This show gave fans a look into their lives. That same year, a DVD called Max and Harvey (in a show) was released. They also published a book, Max & Harvey: In A Book. The book shared their journey on musical.ly and how they made their documentary. In 2018, CBBC gave them their own TV show called "Fear Of Missing Out" (FOMO).
Signing with Disney and New Songs
In April 2018, Max and Harvey signed with RMI Records. This was a new music label started by Disney Music Group. In October 2018, they released a song called Trade Hearts.
In February 2019, they released their first collection of songs, called an EP. It was titled Coming Soon. It included songs like Where were you, Nervous, and Trade Hearts. In July 2019, they released the song Electric with Jayden Bartels. They celebrated this song with a concert in Anaheim. In September 2019, they released another song called Stranger.
Charity Work and Podcasts
In February 2020, it was announced that Max and Harvey would host Nickelodeon's Slimefest 2021. They also became supporters for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity. They said they were proud to help the hospital and its patients.
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.” In this new series, they share insights into their lives and chat with other artists.
Recent Music Releases
In December 2020, the duo released a new song called “Worry a Little Less.” They also announced a UK tour for August 2021.
In April 2021, they released an emotional song called “In My DNA.” This song honored their grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s, and their grandmother, who had cancer.
In May 2021, they released their third song of the year, “Lonely.” This song talks about challenges in relationships. In September 2021, they released their new single "She Moves in Her Own Way".
Max and Harvey have said that their father, Shawn Mendes, and Avicii are their biggest inspirations.
In May 2024, Max and Harvey started a podcast called "13 Again" with their sister, Tilly Mills. The podcast was created to help Tilly's growing social media presence. After Tilly's 14th birthday in March 2025, the podcast was renamed "14 Again." As of June 2025, it has gained over 120,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Awards and Recognition
Max and Harvey have received several awards and nominations.
- 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 also 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.
