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'''ReConnected''' was first known as "Connected" on Britain's Got Talent in 2010. A short while after, they split & members, Harry, Max & Matt formed a boy band called ReConnected. |
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{{Infobox musical artist| <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> |
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| name = ReConnected |
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| image = Boyband_Connected.jpg |
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| image_size = 220px |
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| caption = ReConnected as Connected before split |
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| origin = Manchester, England |
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| background = group_or_band |
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| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[dance-pop]] |
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| years_active = August 2010-present |
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| label = Unsigned |
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| Management = Cent Management |
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| website = {{url|reconnected-music.com}} |
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| associated_acts = [[Myles and Connor]] |
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| current_members = Max Mondryk<br/>Harry Mondryk<br/>Matt Fitzgerald |
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'''ReConnected''' are a British boyband, who were finalists in the fourth series of ITV reality talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2010, as part of the boyband 'Connected', won by [[Spelbound]]. |
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The band consists of '''Harry Mondryk''' (born 31 August 1996), '''Max Mondryk''' (18 July 1994) '''Matthew Fitzgerald''' (born 1 January 1997) |
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== 2010: Britain's Got Talent == |
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The band auditioned as 'Connected' on the [[Britain's Got Talent (series 4)|fourth series]] of ITV reality show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'' in early 2010, along with twins Connor & Myles Ryan. For their audition, they sang "[[I Want It That Way]]" by the [[Backstreet Boys]]. While they received positive feedback from judges Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell criticized the band for looking 'out-dated' and claimed that they should not have tried to impersonate a band that are no longer relevant, and claiming that their styling during the audition, donning suits like [[Westlife]], was actually done by their mums, after which the boys hit back. In retaliation to this, the band performed "[[Ain't No Mountain High Enough]]" to win him over. They received three yes votes from the judges. They then found out they went through to the semi finals. |
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In the second semi final, the band performed "[[No Boundaries (song)|No Boundaries]]" by [[Kris Allen]]. They received positive feedback from all three judges, and after landing in the judges vote, they were chosen by Cowell and Morgan to go through to the final. |
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In the final, the band performed "[[What About Now (Daughtry song)|What About Now]]" by [[Westlife]], originally by [[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]]. While they received positive comments from two of the judges, Cowell was yet again to criticize the song choice as he believed that the song did not make them 'young enough'. They eventually finished in 8th place. |
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After the show, the band performed on the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour, across arenas all over the UK, performing the songs "[[Never Forget (song)|Never Forget]]" by [[Take That]], "[[Everybody in Love]]" by [[JLS]], and "[[Don't Stop Me Now]]" by [[Queen (band)|Queen]] as part of the finale.<ref name="tour">{{Cite news|url=http://www.prestwichandwhitefieldguide.co.uk/news/8220946.Brothers_set_for_Talent_tour/|title=Brothers set for Talent tour|date=17 June 2010|publisher=''Prestwich and Whitefield Guide''|accessdate=17 April 2011}}</ref> |
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== Post-BGT career == |
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=== Split From Twins === |
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The band performed their last gig with the twins in Tamworth in front of 20,000 people on 18 July 2010.<ref name="band">{{Cite news|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1315639_our_boyband_dream_ended_on_facebook|title=Our boyband dream ended on Facebook|date=1 September 2010|publisher=''Manchester Evening News''|accessdate=10 April 2011}}</ref> |
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At the end of July, the band announced on [[Facebook]] and their website that they had split with the twins and were forming a new band. Even though it's claimed that the group have never contacted the twins after the split, they insist they are still friends. The twins gave their story to the [[Manchester Evening News]], following an article the group had given to the paper a week before.<ref name="band"/> |
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The group have yet to reveal the reason for the split from [[Myles and Connor]].<ref name="band"/> |
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=== Music career=== |
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The band are currently working with known industry professionals. They are managed by Cent Management and also work with Freedom Management in London working with singer/songwriter Tim Woodcock. |
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The band have finished recording their first six singles which are due to be released in May 2011.{{update after|2011|05|31}} These are called "ReConnected", "Superhuman", "Seeing Stars", "December" ,"Wish You Were Here" and "Stranded", and will also be releasing short acoustic versions of these songs.<ref name="songs">{{Cite news|url=http://www.reconnected-music.com/news/song-titles-revealed|title=Song titles revealed|date=26 March 2011|publisher=''ReConnected official website''|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> They will be launching these singles on 26 May 2011 at Sound Control in Manchester.<ref name="launch">{{Cite news|url=http://www.reconnected-music.com/news/single-launch-show|title=Single Launch Show|date=20 March 2011|publisher=''ReConnected official website''|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> They will also be holding another launch show on 2 June, which will be filmed for a documentary. |
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Every Friday, the band do a 'twitcam' live on Twitter, which regularly pulls over a thousand views every week. Fans can ask them questions through tweets. They call this 'Fitzdryk Friday'. |
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The band currently broadcast their own radio show, titled 'The ReConnected Show'. The show is broadcast live over the Internet weekly on UK Undiscovered, an Internet radio station of unsigned and undiscovered talent. Their first show featured the band going ghost hunting.<ref name="radio">{{Cite news|url=http://www.reconnected-music.com/news/ghost-hunting-with-reconnected|title=Ghost Hunting with ReConnected|date=27 January 2011|publisher=''ReConnected official website''|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Matt is currently in Year 9 of secondary school, Harry in Year 10, and Max in his first year of college. Harry has previously starred in deleted scenes of the film ''[[Hush (2009 film)|Hush]]'', and Fitzgerald has guest-starred in [[Emmerdale]]. Max's mother has revealed that he was diagnosed with [[ADHD]] at the age of 5.<ref name="adhd">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/britain_got_talent/2959491/BGTs-Connected-star-Max-Mondryk-suffers-from-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.html|title=Max grabs attention|date=5 May 2010|publisher=''The Sun''|accessdate=17 April 2011}}</ref> |
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Harry, Max and Matthew were friends within the Mondryk's Mum's theatrical academy Jigsaw entertainment. This is where, with Myles and Connor, they found their true passions for music and could give each other a boost into fame by joning as a group. |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official website|http://www.reconnected-music.com}} |
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*{{Twitter|reconnectedband}} |
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*{{Facebook|http://www.facebook.com/reconnectedofficial}} |
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{{Britain's Got Talent}} |
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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2011}} |
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[[Category:British boy bands]] |
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[[Category:British pop music groups]] |
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[[Category:Britain's Got Talent contestants]] |
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2010]] |
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Revision as of 11:04, 28 July 2011
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ReConnected | |
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 ReConnected as Connected before split | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance-pop |
| Years active | August 2010-present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Members | Max Mondryk Harry Mondryk Matt Fitzgerald |
| Website | reconnected-music |
ReConnected are a British boyband, who were finalists in the fourth series of ITV reality talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2010, as part of the boyband 'Connected', won by Spelbound.
The band consists of Harry Mondryk (born 31 August 1996), Max Mondryk (18 July 1994) Matthew Fitzgerald (born 1 January 1997)
2010: Britain's Got Talent
The band auditioned as 'Connected' on the fourth series of ITV reality show Britain's Got Talent in early 2010, along with twins Connor & Myles Ryan. For their audition, they sang "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys. While they received positive feedback from judges Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell criticized the band for looking 'out-dated' and claimed that they should not have tried to impersonate a band that are no longer relevant, and claiming that their styling during the audition, donning suits like Westlife, was actually done by their mums, after which the boys hit back. In retaliation to this, the band performed "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to win him over. They received three yes votes from the judges. They then found out they went through to the semi finals.
In the second semi final, the band performed "No Boundaries" by Kris Allen. They received positive feedback from all three judges, and after landing in the judges vote, they were chosen by Cowell and Morgan to go through to the final.
In the final, the band performed "What About Now" by Westlife, originally by Daughtry. While they received positive comments from two of the judges, Cowell was yet again to criticize the song choice as he believed that the song did not make them 'young enough'. They eventually finished in 8th place.
After the show, the band performed on the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour, across arenas all over the UK, performing the songs "Never Forget" by Take That, "Everybody in Love" by JLS, and "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen as part of the finale.[1]
Post-BGT career
Split From Twins
The band performed their last gig with the twins in Tamworth in front of 20,000 people on 18 July 2010.[2]
At the end of July, the band announced on Facebook and their website that they had split with the twins and were forming a new band. Even though it's claimed that the group have never contacted the twins after the split, they insist they are still friends. The twins gave their story to the Manchester Evening News, following an article the group had given to the paper a week before.[2]
The group have yet to reveal the reason for the split from Myles and Connor.[2]
Music career
The band are currently working with known industry professionals. They are managed by Cent Management and also work with Freedom Management in London working with singer/songwriter Tim Woodcock.
The band have finished recording their first six singles which are due to be released in May 2011.[needs update] These are called "ReConnected", "Superhuman", "Seeing Stars", "December" ,"Wish You Were Here" and "Stranded", and will also be releasing short acoustic versions of these songs.[3] They will be launching these singles on 26 May 2011 at Sound Control in Manchester.[4] They will also be holding another launch show on 2 June, which will be filmed for a documentary.
Every Friday, the band do a 'twitcam' live on Twitter, which regularly pulls over a thousand views every week. Fans can ask them questions through tweets. They call this 'Fitzdryk Friday'.
The band currently broadcast their own radio show, titled 'The ReConnected Show'. The show is broadcast live over the Internet weekly on UK Undiscovered, an Internet radio station of unsigned and undiscovered talent. Their first show featured the band going ghost hunting.[5]
Personal life
Matt is currently in Year 9 of secondary school, Harry in Year 10, and Max in his first year of college. Harry has previously starred in deleted scenes of the film Hush, and Fitzgerald has guest-starred in Emmerdale. Max's mother has revealed that he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5.[6]
Harry, Max and Matthew were friends within the Mondryk's Mum's theatrical academy Jigsaw entertainment. This is where, with Myles and Connor, they found their true passions for music and could give each other a boost into fame by joning as a group.
References
- ^ "Brothers set for Talent tour". Prestwich and Whitefield Guide. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c "Our boyband dream ended on Facebook". Manchester Evening News. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Song titles revealed". ReConnected official website. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Single Launch Show". ReConnected official website. 20 March 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Ghost Hunting with ReConnected". ReConnected official website. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Max grabs attention". The Sun. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
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