Rhys Tolhurst
{{short description|Australian singer-songwriter (born 1994)}}
{{BLP sources|date=September 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Use Australian English|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Rhys Tolhurst
| image =
| image_size =
| caption = Rhys Tolhurst
| birth_name = Rhys Gregory Tolhurst
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|06|14}}
| birth_place = Gold Coast, Australia,
| origin = Cairns, Queensland, Australia
| genre = Pop Music, Contemporary, pop,
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, record producer
| instrument = Vocals, piano/keyboards,
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = Unsigned
}}
Rhys Gregory Tolhurst (born 14 June 1994) is an Australian singer-songwriter.
Early life
Rhys Tolhurst was born in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia on 14 June 1994. He was adopted when he was 6 weeks old and was raised in Cairns, Queensland where he spent his childhood. Rhys was an only child and attended Our Lady Help Of Christians Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic College.{{cite web |url=http://www.smcc.qld.edu.au/former-captain-to-shine-on-australias-got-talent/ |title=Rhys set to shine on Australia's Got Talent |publisher=St Mary's Catholic College|accessdate=9 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312200728/http://www.smcc.qld.edu.au/former-captain-to-shine-on-australias-got-talent/ |archivedate=12 March 2015 }} He was then enrolled in Tertiary Education at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
Career
Rhys was a Finalist on Australia's Got Talent in 2012. His first single 'Being Together' was released in 2016.{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3XH4vCGHbR8DmdXrwNWxHC | title=Being Together | website=Spotify | date=26 August 2016 }} The song was produced by Melbourne Music Director Dorian West. Rhys appeared on All Together Now in 2018.
In 2019, Rhys released singles 'Traitor' {{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/71Rl5KUTCXrvRW3LIEBCmU | title=Traitor | website=Spotify | date=12 April 2019 }} and 'Paradise'.{{cite web | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/58Lj0ejBXnXlNbvd5RfApm?nd=1&mdE= | title=Paradise | website=Spotify | date=8 July 2019 }} In 2020, Rhys has been writing & producing his own music. 'Keep Dreaming' is his first release which will be released on 21 May 2020.{{cite web | url=https://rhystolhurst.com/home | title=Home I Official Site of Rhys Tolhurst }} He has had performances in over 150 weddings ceremonies in Australia.{{Cite web |title=Rhys |url=https://www.unpluggedentertainment.com.au/acts/rhys |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Unplugged |language=en}}
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Category:Australian male singer-songwriters
Category:21st-century Australian singers
Category:21st-century Australian singer-songwriters
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