New Priority
The band were formed at the Boyband group auditions
Adam, 19
Adam from North London is an electrician who works for his dad’s company with his dad and a "bunch of lads."
He boxes twice a week and is a self-confessed gym bunny, saying his favourite part of the gym is “looking at myself in the mirror!”
Adam sings ("which the lads at work make fun of me for") writes songs and busks in his spare time.
He says his dad is his best mate, he’s a "proper geezer" and very supportive of the fact Adam wants to pursue music instead of eventually taking over the family business.
Q: How was it performing in front of Little Mix?
“Nerve-racking. I was well nervous and forgot what song I sang. I thought it was James Arthur. It was so exciting, when do you ever get to sing in front of Little Mix?!”
Kaci, 17
Surrey-based footballer/basketballer Kaci was forced to give up on his sporting dreams after two big injuries, but this has now allowed him to pursue his musical ambitions.
He is super close to his family, especially his two little sisters, who are his biggest fans!
Kaci is currently studying for his AS levels whilst focusing on his music outside of school. He admits he is very competitive and comes across as a confident guy.
Q: Who are the influences for your band?
“Bruno Mars & Adele”
Q: You’re more than bandmates, you’re now also housemates – how has that been so far?
“It has been good. It has been lit, a sick experience. This is my first time away from home for this long.”
Lee, 20
Southampton born and raised, Lee has been a fencer for two years, leaving the house at 6:30am every morning.
Lee started posting videos online when he was in Year 9 and got ‘studio time’ for his 13th birthday where he made an album of covers including James Arthur and Ed Sheeran.
His mum and grandad are his biggest fans – “Grandad takes me to every gig and I have to send everything I record to my Mum!”
Q: How was it performing in front of Little Mix?
“The audition felt so normal. With the way it was set up, I was scared to go out but as soon as they talked to me like a normal person I felt fine and relaxed.”
Q: Have you had any words of encouragement from Little Mix?
“They told me that I was a diamond in the rough which motivated me because they saw something in me that I didn’t. They sent us a video message when we moved in offering us encouragement and advice.”
Talis, 21
Talis has been singing his entire life and has built a following by entering talent competitions and travelling around doing small gigs, as well as working full time as admin at a hospital.
He was born and raised in Port Talbot, South Wales. He lives there with his family and his mum comes to all his gigs, although she always falls asleep.
Talis is a big Westlife fan and went to lots of their concerts when he was younger.
Q: What has the reaction been like at work and from your friends and family?
“Amazing. Everyone has been texting me non-stop wishing me luck. Work are really supportive and are going to put posters and stuff up around work.”
Zeekay, 16
London-based Zeekay is a former West End star who played young Michael Jackson in the show Thriller.
He’s super close to his mum and brother (who raps); his mum is his biggest fan and has hundreds of videos and pictures of all Zeekay’s performances on her social media platforms.
AS Level student Zeekay doesn’t want to limit himself to being just a singer, he has aspirations of being an all-round entertainer like Childish Gambino and Jamie Foxx.
Q: How was it performing in front of Little Mix?
“I was shaking, I was very, very nervous even after I finished. They all gave me good feedback and I was still shaking.”