Austin Drage is an exciting, inspiring and extremely gifted solo artist with a continuously enhancing reputation following his stint on the popular television talent show X Factor in 2008. He has continued to make quite a splash in the decade since entering the fray of entertainment, following a stunning audition on X-Factor. On the show, he gained overnight fame and was made an X-Factor finalist when he was chosen in the final 3 by super-producer and judge Simon Cowell - now Austin is lauded for his masterful vocals and on-stage dexterity. Austin has mastered a host of instruments as well as having an unbelievable vocal talent and has thus forged a successful solo artist career as a gifted soul singer, guitarist, pianist, drummer and songwriter.
The perfect solo artist for any event – from private function to corporate convention – Austin is a striking and impressively accomplished act with the looks, personality, professionalism and talent to deliver a breathtaking show for any kind of audience. Austin is ideal for corporate events, having performed at award ceremonies, product launches and the like many times. He is a perfect choice for your wedding entertainment or other special occasions and private parties. Performing around the world as a solo vocalist and in various bands, Austin has appeared on stage with internationally recognised names, including Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Elton John. Austin has also wowed audiences by performing with the 91-piece English Chamber Orchestra. Austin crosses genres with his musical showcase, delving in to soul hits such as Me and Mrs Jones by Billy Paul, Hello by Lionel Richie, My Girl by The Temptations and Long Train Runnin' by the Doobie Brothers.
He can cover more contemporary hits such as Valerie by Amy Winehouse, End of the Road by Boys to Men and What Makes a Man by Westlife. So popular is Austin as a singer and performer that he has appeared in front of the former British Prime Minister David Cameron and former President of the United States Bill Clinton at the launch of the Clinton Foundation Millennium network. He has performed at the Manchester Utd Player Awards, the Butterfly Ball supporting Elton John, Clothes Show Live Birmingham and the Caudwell Children’s Benefit Ball with Robbie Williams and Robin Gibb. Not content with only a career as a music act, Austin has various theatre, television and film credits under his belt, including an appearance in the Brad Pitt movie Snatch and a spell on stage with Sir Ben Kingsley in Waiting for Godot.
Austin’s talent and professionalism has seen him gain plaudits across Europe. His acumen as an entertainer has seen him become a highly polished and delectable act. A certainty to entertain crowds at all manner of special and corporate events, Austin Drage is a must.
