Nick Littlemore facts for kids
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Nick Littlemore
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Nicholas George Littlemore
6 May 1978 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | James Littlemore (brother) Sam Littlemore (brother) |
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Nicholas George Littlemore (born May 6, 1978) is an Australian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is famous for being a member of several popular music groups.
He is the lead singer of the electronic band Pnau and a member of the pop duo Empire of the Sun. He also plays in the art-rock band Teenager. As a record producer, he helps other artists create their music. He has worked with famous musicians like Elton John and Mika.
Littlemore also worked with the famous circus group Cirque Du Soleil. He was the composer and musical director for their show Zarkana. His older brother, Sam Littlemore, is also a musician and producer.
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Early Life and Music
Nicholas "Nick" Littlemore was born in Sydney, Australia. He grew up in a creative family with his two older brothers, James and Sam. His parents encouraged them to explore art and music.
When Nick was only 10 years old, he met Peter Mayes. They quickly became friends and started making music together by the time they were 13. They attended high school together and later formed the band Pnau in the mid-1990s.
After high school, Littlemore studied film, sound, and performance at the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales.
Career with His Bands
Pnau
Pnau was the first major band for Littlemore and Mayes. They started as an acid house and trance group. Over the years, they released several albums, including Sambanova (1999), Pnau (2007), and Soft Universe (2011).
In 2007, the famous singer Elton John heard one of Pnau's songs while he was in Australia. He loved their music so much that he signed them to his management company. This helped Pnau become known around the world.
Teenager
In 2004, Littlemore started a side project called Teenager. It was an art-rock band. He asked the musician Pip Brown, now known as Ladyhawke, to join on guitar.
The band released an album called Thirteen in 2006. Ladyhawke later said that Littlemore helped her gain the confidence to start her own successful solo career.
Empire of the Sun
In 2000, Littlemore met Luke Steele, the singer of the band The Sleepy Jackson. They started writing songs together and eventually formed the duo Empire of the Sun.
Their first album, Walking on a Dream, was a huge success. It was released in 2008 and included hit songs like "Walking on a Dream" and "We Are the People". The band became famous for its unique costumes and theatrical performances.
Empire of the Sun won seven ARIA Music Awards in 2009, which are like the Australian version of the Grammys.
Other Projects
Besides his bands, Littlemore has worked on many other creative projects.
Working with Cirque du Soleil
From 2009, Littlemore worked with Cirque Du Soleil in Canada. He composed the music for their arena show Zarkana. The show opened in New York City in 2011. This project showed his talent for creating music for large, theatrical productions.
Producing Music for Others
As a record producer, Littlemore has helped shape the sound of many artists. He has worked with bands like Groove Armada and produced songs for singers like Robbie Williams and Mika.
In 2019, he and Peter Mayes started their own record label called Lab78.
Personal Life
In 2014, Nick Littlemore married Gigi Rose Gray, who is an illustrator and artist. They have one child. He has a health condition called arthritis, which he has received treatment for since 2009.
Discography Highlights
Littlemore has created music with several different groups.
- With Pnau: Sambanova (1999), Again (2003), Pnau (2007), Soft Universe (2011)
- With Teenager: Thirteen (2006)
- With Empire of the Sun: Walking on a Dream (2008), Ice on the Dune (2013), Two Vines (2016), Ask That God (2024)
- With Vlossom: My Friend (EP, 2020)
Awards
Littlemore's bands have won many awards for their music.
- APRA Awards: In 2010, Empire of the Sun won for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year and Dance Work of the Year for "Walking on a Dream".
- ARIA Music Awards: Pnau won an ARIA Award in 2000. In 2009, Empire of the Sun won seven ARIA Awards for their album Walking on a Dream and its title song.
See also
In Spanish: Nick Littlemore para niños
