The Vamps (British band)
The Vamps are a British pop rock band consisting of Bradley Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans. The band formed in 2012 and signed to Mercury Records (now Virgin EMI Records) in the November of the same year. They have released five studio albums.
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 The Vamps performing at the O2 Arena in London during their Wake Up World Tour, in April 2016. (L-R: James Brittain-McVey, Tristan Evans, Connor Ball and Brad Simpson) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | thevamps |
| Members |
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Members
- Bradley Simpson - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2012-present)
- James McVey - lead guitar, backing vocals (2012-present)
- Connor Ball - bass, backing vocals (2012-present)
- Tristan Evans - drums, backing vocals (2012-present)
Discography
Main article: The Vamps discography
- Meet the Vamps (2014)
- Wake Up (2015)
- Night & Day (Night Edition) (2017) and Night & Day (Day Edition) (2018)
- Cherry Blossom (2020)
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Music Video Honours | 2013 | Your Best Breakthrough | The Vamps | Won |
| The Hot Hits Awards | Favourite New Artist | |||
| Best Group | ||||
| BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards | 2014 | Friday Download's Best Breakthrough Award | ||
| Best British Group | ||||
| Best British Single | "Last Night" | |||
| Melty Future Awards | Prix Spécial International | The Vamps | ||
| UK Favourite Breakthrough | ||||
| Radio Disney Music Awards | The Freshest-Best New Artist | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Love Song | "Somebody to You" (featuring Demi Lovato) | ||
| Breakout Group | The Vamps | |||
| World Music Awards | World's Best Song | "Can We Dance" | ||
| "Wild Heart" | ||||
| World's Best Video | "Can We Dance" | |||
| "Wild Heart" | ||||
| World's Best Album | Meet the Vamps | |||
| World's Best Group | The Vamps | |||
| World's Best Live Act | ||||
| Scottish Awards | 2015 | Scottish Fashion Icon of the Year | Connor Ball | Won |
| BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards | 2016 | Best British Group | The Vamps | Won |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2016 | Choice Song Group | "Wake Up" | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2017 | Choice Music Group | The Vamps | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2018 | Best Boyband | The Vamps | Nominated |
Tours
The Vamps supported McFly on their Memory Lane Tour in April and May 2013 and Selena Gomez at London's Hammersmith Apollo on 7 and 8 September 2013. In 2022, they did a tour of the UK and Ireland to celebrate their ten years in music.[1]
Headlining
- Meet the Vamps Tour (2014–2015)
- Wake Up European Fan-Fest Tour (2015)
- Wake Up World Tour (2016)
- Middle of the Night Tour (2017)
- Night & Day: Up Close and Personal Tour (2017)
- Night & Day Tour (2018)
- Four Corners Tour (2019)
- Live at Hackney Round Chapel (2020, livestream)
- Cherry Blossom Tour (2021)
- The Vamps Barcelona Weekender (2022)
- Greatest Hits World Tour (2022–2023)
Supporting
- McFly - Memory Lane Tour (2013)
- Selena Gomez - Stars Dance Tour (UK, 7 and 8 September 2013)
- Taylor Swift - Red Tour (shows in London, UK, February 2014)
- R5 - Louder World Tour (show in Birmingham, March 2014)
- The Wanted - Word of Mouth Tour (UK & Ireland, 12 to 31 March and 1 April 2014)
- Austin Mahone - Live on Tour (North America, July & August 2014)
- Little Mix - The Glory Days Tour (Europe)
- Picture This - Life in Colour Tour (Ireland, 2022)
References
- ↑ Pingitore, Silvia (2022-06-30). "Interview with The Vamps about 10 years in music". the-shortlisted.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-22.