Andrew De Silva

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Andrew De Silva
Birth nameAndrew Conrad De Silva
Born (1974-11-23) 23 November 1974 (age 47)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresR&B, rock
InstrumentsGuitar, bass, keyboards
Years active1991–present
Associated actsCDB, Boom Crash Opera
Websiteandrewdesilva.com.au

Andrew Conrad De Silva (born 23 November 1974)[1] is an Australian R&B and Rock music singer. He was a member of the band CDB from 1993 to 1998, when he left to undergo treatment for cancer.

Early life[]

De Silva was born in Melbourne into a family originally from Sri Lanka.[2]

Career[]

In 2013, Andrew De Silva was the support act for Mariah Carey at Etihad Stadium & Allphones Arena.

In 2014, Andrew was presented with the Award for Media & Entertainment by the Sri Lankan Association of Australia. Also in 2014 at the Serendib awards, De Silva was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

De Silva was a judge for the Miss Sri Lanka Online contest in 2012.[3]

In 2013, he released the song "Miracle".

In 2014, he released an EP "Now That I Believe".

In 2015, he released the song "I See The Future".

In 2016, Andrew De Silva was announced as the new lead singer of Australian group Boom Crash Opera.[4]

In November 2016, De Silva gathered some of Australia's finest musicians to create a "Purple Revolution: A Tribute To Prince" tour.[5]

Awards and honors[]

De Silva was also the winner of Australia's Got Talent in 2012, which included a cash prize of $250,000.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "Andrew De Silva". oocities.org. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Andrew de Silva wins 'Australia's Got Talent'". sundaytimes.lk. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Maria Alkasas Wins First Ever Online Beauty Pageant". AdaDerana.lk. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Dale Ryder Leaves Boom Crash Opera, Andrew de Silva is the New Singer". noise11.com. 5 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Andrew De Silva To Perform His Tribute To Prince At The X Studio". noise11. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Golden finish for De Silva on Australia's Got Talent". smh.com.au. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.

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Preceded by Winner of Australia's Got Talent
2012
Succeeded by


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