Tom Jay Williams
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Tom Jay Williams | |
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Birth name | Thomas James Williams |
Born | May 14, 1992 |
Origin | Adelaide, South Australia |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums |
Years active | 2008-present |
Formerly of | At Sunset, Darling Brando |
Tom Jay Williams (born 14 May 1992) is an Australian pop singer and songwriter who was the youngest finalist on the
and released his debut single LOL in March 2010. His 2017 single 'Closure' led to a partnership with YouTube and reached number 2 on Japanese music charts.2014–2016: At Sunset
In March 2014, Williams joined the band At Sunset
Williams and At Sunset also toured with Nickelodeon Slimefest alongside
Williams and At Sunset were ambassadors for the Australian Football League team Port Adelaide Football Club[21]
2016–2018: "Closure" & "Figure It Out"
On 30 June 2016, At Sunset announced on their social media accounts that they were disbanding and Williams pursued a successful solo career with the release of his debut single 'Closure' in March 2017.
2018–2021: Darling Brando
Williams is a founding member of Australian boyband Darling Brando, formed in 2018.
Concert tours
Headlining
Supporting (With At Sunset)
- Jack & Jack and R5 (band) co-headlining Australia Tour (2016) [52][53]
- The Vamps (British band) 'Wake Up' Tour (2016)
- Boyce Avenue 'Be Somebody' Tour (2016)
Supporting (solo career)
- 5 Seconds of Summer Twenty Twelve Tour (2012)
Joining
- Nickelodeon 'SlimeFest' (2015)
- Amplify Live Australian Tour (2017)
Awards and nominations
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Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2015 | Nova FM Fresh Discovery | Fresh Discovery | At Sunset | Won |
2015 | MTV Australia & New Zealand Brand New | Brand New | At Sunset | Won |
2016 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favourite Pop Sensation AU/NZ | At Sunset | Nominated |
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