Gavin Edwards

Gavin Edwards is an accomplished, professional singer/songwriter from South Africa. Gavin started as the frontman for the band Allegory, who had a massive following at popular nightclubs, Roxy Rhythm Bar and Trader Horns in the late nineties and early 2000s. Gavin moved over to Ireland with his band Allegory (Later known as “Franklin” ) in 2002 by request of ex- Westlife star, Brian McFadden, who saw them perform in a holiday resort while on honeymoon in South Africa. Brian was so impressed with what he saw, that he immediately signed them to his own management and record label in Ireland, which resulted in an Irish Top 20 hit for Gavin and the band in 2004. Franklin performed in top venues across Ireland , such as “Oxegen”, “Michelstown” and “O2 in The Park” to over 120 000 people. A huge coup for Gavin and the boys was the opportunity to support Incubus in The Point Depot. Gavin left Franklin in October 2007 to purse a new solo project and with Brian Mcfadden still onboard as Manger, Gavin decided to hit the road running and start writing the songs for the upcoming debut album. The past years have taken Gavin all over the world from Dublin to London , New York ,Nashville and L.A and finally down under to Australia. Gavin had the great privilege to write alongside some of the biggest names in the industry from Billy Mann (Pink!), David Schuler (Pink! , Phil Thornalle ( Natalie Imbruglia) just to name a few , and had 2 co-writes , 'Here In My Arms" and "Mirrors" with David Schuler for his band The Sunstreaks. Gavin has also had the great privilege to play live sessions for Brian Mcfadden on numerous occasions including Australia's Got Talent and Sunrise in Australia, as well as for Enrique Iglesias for the Child Line concert in Dublin. Gavin Released a single in 2011 through Village Roadshow in Australia which was featured on Dancing With The Stars and got to No 88 on the Australian iTunes Chart. Edwards decided to move back too SA and entered the first season of X-Factor in South Africa in 2014 and made it to Top 7 of the show but got his biggest break when he decided to enter The Voice SA. His touching story, his talent and his passion earned him the title of runner-up on the show on #TeamBobby. Now, having signed a lucrative deal with Universal Music South Africa, and has released his Debut Album “Silver Skies” with the the first single Sparks going straight to No.1 on iTunes the day of release. Since the finale of The Voice SA Season 1, Gavin has been Touring all around SA with his “StoryTellers Show”, Gavin also had the privilege to be invited by SA Rugby to sing twice, the first being Irelands Call and the second time he was asked to come back and sing the South African National Anthem for the Springboks. Gavin’s singles have been playing all over SA Radio and “Silver Skies” has gone onto to release 4 Singles off the Album to Date ( Sparks, One Day, Only Lovers Left Alive and Silver Skies) and is about to release the 5th Single off the Album. Gavin’s Album ‘Silver Skies” was also Nominated for a SAMA Award in 2017 for Best Adult Contemporary Album. Gavin is still set on achieving his Goal for the Album and that is to get it to Platinum Status in South Africa. For Bookings & More info go to - www.gavinedwards.co.za www.Twitter.com/GavinEdwards_ www.facebook.com/gavinedwardsofficial www.instagram.com/GavinEdwards_ Singer/Songwriter and Proudly South African. Runner up on The Voice SA Season 1. Debut Album "Silver Skies" is out now.