Ian ‘H’ Watkins is a famed singer and actor, who rose to fame as a member of the British pop group Steps. Professionally known as H from Steps, Ian has achieved a series of number-one singles and was also nominated for Best Newcomer at the BRIT Awards 1999. Having recently reunited with Steps, releasing What The Future Holds in 2020, Ian continues to perform to sold-out audiences across the country. When looking for a famous singer or band to hire for your next event, don’t hesitate in booking Ian ‘H from Steps’ Watkins today!
Back in 1997, Ian joined Steps, an emerging British pop band that quickly became one of the biggest groups of the 90s and 00s. Steps quickly established a strong fan base, and achieved two number-one singles before 2001. They also achieved two number-one albums and several top-five singles, a series of achievements that earned them nomination for the Best Newcomer at the 1999 BRIT Awards. In 2001, Steps disbanded, and Ian joined Claire Richards to form the recording duo titled H & Claire. Together, the pair released an album and three best-selling singles, before they too disbanded and Ian moved into musical theatre. After moving into musical theatre, Ian starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cinderella, Fame, Jack & The Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White across the country.
Reforming with Steps in 2011, and again in 2017, Ian and Steps later released The Ultimate Collection, Light Up The World, Tears On The Dancefloor and Party On The Dancefloor. He was also part of the Steps: Reunion documentary and performed in sold-out tours across the country. In 2020, Ian and Steps released another album titled What The Future Holds, collaborating with Micelle Visage on the song Heartbreak In This City. Ian has also appeared in a number of TV shows, including Silver Street, Celebrity Big Brother, Hider In The House, Bargain Hunt Famous Faces, The Chase and Skins. In 2020, Ian made headlines after he appeared in the first same-sex couple on Dancing On Ice, paired with professional Matt Evers. Ian has also been named on the 2017 Pink List of Leading Welsh LGBT Figures.
Having enjoyed a successful career as a singer and actor, Ian continues to perform today with Steps and as a solo singer. Famed for songs such as Tragedy, Neon Blue, It’s The Way You Make Me Feel, Say You’ll Be Mine, Better Best Forgotten, Say You’ll Be Mine, Deeper Shade Of Blue and 5,6,7,8, Ian is widely remembered for being part of one of the biggest pop groups of the 90s and 00s. Having performed in sold-out tours and on stages across the country, book Ian ‘H’ Watkins today, adding that special star appeal to events of all kinds.
