Lighthouse X
Lighthouse X | |
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 Lighthouse X in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Denmark |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2012–2016 |
| Members | Søren Bregendal (1983) Johannes Nymark (1986) Martin Skriver (1986) |
| Website | http://www.lhx.dk/ |
Lighthouse X (pronounced "Lighthouse Ten") was a Danish boyband consisting of Søren Bregendal, Johannes Nymark and Martin Skriver.[1]
The band was formed in 2012 with the goal of helping people who face challenges in their lives. They work as ambassadors of three different non-profit organizations who also receive a percentage of the groups profit. They represented
Career
2014–15: Lighthouse X
On 13 October 2014 Lighthouse X released their debut single "Kærligheden kalder". Other singles from 2015 include "It's a Brand New Day" and "Home".
2016: Eurovision Song Contest
In February 2016 the band took part in
They performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 during the second semi-final on 12 May 2016, but failed to qualify to the May 14 final of the competition. "Soldiers of Love" placed 17th in the second semi-final and scored especially poorly with juries. It kept Denmark out of the Eurovision final for the second year in a row.
Johannes Nymark, a member of the band, had previously been a keyboard player for Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.[8]
In August 2016, the band announced that they were disbanding with a last appearance during Copenhagen Pride on 17 August 2016.[9]
Discography
Extended plays
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Singles
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| "Kærligheden kalder" | 2014 | 37 | Lighthouse X | ||||||||||||||||
| "Hjerteløst" | 2015 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| "Nattens gløder" | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| "It's a Brand New Day" | — | Non-album singles | |||||||||||||||||
| "Home" | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| " Soldiers of Love "
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2016 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released. | |||||||||||||||||||
References
- ^ "Lighthouse X - Denmark - Stockholm 2016". Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ^ "Lighthouse X vinder Melodi Grand Prix". 13 February 2016. Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "Denmark's Lighthouse X hit the rocks". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 7 October 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "Kærligheden Kalder - Single by Lighthouse X on iTunes". Archived from the original on 2015-07-21. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
- ^ a b Hung, Steffen. "Discography Lighthouse X". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ^ "Lighthouse X by Lighthouse X on iTunes". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
- ^ "Nattens Gløder - radio edit - Single by Lighthouse X on iTunes". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
- ^ "Eurovision: Johannes Nymark på scenen for Italien". Her & Nu. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Wiwiblogs: No longer Soldiers of Love - Lighthouse X call it quits". Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
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