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'''Lighthouse X''' (pronounced "Lighthouse Ten") is a Danish pop group consisting of Søren Bregendal, Johannes Nymark and Martin Skriver.
'''Lighthouse X''' (pronounced "Lighthouse Ten") is a Danish pop group consisting of Søren Bregendal (born 30 May 1983), Johannes Nymark (born 30 July 1986) and Martin Skriver (born 30 November 1986).


The band was formed 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 will represent [[Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016|Denmark]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] in Stockholm with the song "[[Soldiers of Love (Lighthouse X song)|Soldiers of Love]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://politiken.dk/kultur/filmogtv/mgp/ECE3067541/lighthouse-x-vinder-melodi-grand-prix/|title=Lighthouse X vinder Melodi Grand Prix|publisher=|accessdate=13 February 2016}}</ref>
The band was formed 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 will represent [[Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016|Denmark]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] in Stockholm with the song "[[Soldiers of Love (Lighthouse X song)|Soldiers of Love]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://politiken.dk/kultur/filmogtv/mgp/ECE3067541/lighthouse-x-vinder-melodi-grand-prix/|title=Lighthouse X vinder Melodi Grand Prix|publisher=|accessdate=13 February 2016}}</ref>

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Lighthouse X
Lighthouse X in 2016
Lighthouse X in 2016
Background information
OriginDenmark
GenresPop
Years active2014–present
MembersSøren Bregendal (1983)
Johannes Nymark (1986)
Martin Skriver (1986)
Websitehttp://www.lhx.dk/

Lighthouse X (pronounced "Lighthouse Ten") is a Danish pop group consisting of Søren Bregendal (born 30 May 1983), Johannes Nymark (born 30 July 1986) and Martin Skriver (born 30 November 1986).

The band was formed 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 will represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm with the song "Soldiers of Love".[1]

Career

2014–15: Lighthouse X

On 13 October 2014 Lighthouse X released their debut single "Kærligheden kalder".[2] The song peaked at number 37 on the Danish Singles Chart[3] After a second single, "Hjerteløst", the band released their debut self-titled EP Lighthouse X on 16 February 2015.[4] On 16 April 2015 they released the single "Nattens gløder".[5] Other singles from 2015 include "It's a Brand New Day" and "Home".

2016–present: Eurovision Song Contest

Main article: Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016

In February 2016 the band took part in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2016, the music competition that selects Denmark's entries for the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition was held on 13 February 2016 at the Forum Horsens in Horsens. The band performed "Soldiers of Love" in the Final making it through to the Super final winning with 42% of the public vote. They will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 during the second semi-final on 12 May 2016. Johannes Nymark had previously been a keyboard player for Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.[6]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Lighthouse X
  • Released: 16 February 2015
  • Label: North-East Production
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
DEN
[3]
2014 "Kærligheden kalder" 37 Lighthouse X
2015 "Hjerteløst" —
"Nattens gløder" —
"It's a Brand New Day" — Non-album singles
"Home" —
2016 "Soldiers of Love" 12
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

References

  1. ^ "Lighthouse X vinder Melodi Grand Prix". Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  2. ^ Kærligheden Kalder - Single by Lighthouse X on iTunes
  3. ^ a b Hung, Steffen. "Discography Lighthouse X". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  4. ^ Lighthouse X by Lighthouse X on iTunes
  5. ^ Nattens Gløder - radio edit - Single by Lighthouse X on iTunes
  6. ^ "Eurovision: Johannes Nymark på scenen for Italien". Her & Nu. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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