Gabz

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Gabz
Gabz in 2020
Gabz in 2020
Background information
Birth nameGabrielle Gardiner
Born (1998-12-11) 11 December 1998 (age 22)
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2013–present
Labels

Gabrielle Gardiner, (born 11 December 1998), known professionally as Gabz, is an English singer who reached the final of the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent in 2013. Gabz released their debut single "Lighters (The One)" on 30 June 2013, which peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.

Career[]

2013: Britain's Got Talent[]

In their Britain's Got Talent audition, screened on 26 May, Gabz performed an original song called "The One". When asked beforehand what the song was about, Gabz stated that it was about "losing the love of your life". Gabz received praise from the judges, with Simon Cowell stating, "I absolutely loved that. I really did. I think that's a cute little song, great chorus, you know, produced properly that song... you may have something there." Gabz received four "yes" votes from the judges and was put through to the next round, and subsequently the semi-finals. In the semi-final on 28 May, Gabz performed the song again, this time with a backing track and choir. Amanda Holden likened Gabz to a young Lily Allen. Walliams urged Cowell to make the song available for purchase, predicting it could make number one in the UK Singles Chart.[1][2] Gabz landed in the top three of the night, and with comedian Jack Carroll already through, it was down to the judges to choose between Gardiner and Irish singers Jack and Cormac. All four judges voted for Gabz, thus sending them through to the final.

It was Gabz's idea to audition, and that their father almost refused to let Gabz audition because of their bad attitude at home, and required Gabz to get better, and eventually let them after the deadline was extended. Gabz also stated that "It would be amazing to win – I'm not expecting it – I don't think I will. I'm really really happy to get this far, I can't believe it, it's great, I'm just hoping I can get a record deal or something so I can show more of my songs – I've written over 30 now." Gabz' hometown also saw support, with banners supplied by businesses around their hometown.[3]

In the final, Gabz performed a mash-up of a new song "Lie There" and "The One". Gabz finished in seventh place with 3.6% of the vote.[citation needed]

2013–present: Singles[]

Cowell stated his intention to give Gabz a record deal after Britain's Got Talent.[4] Gabz released "The One", renamed "Lighters", on 30 June 2013 via Sony Music.[5]

It was produced by Graham Stack.[6]

The single debuted at number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.[7]

Gabz' second single, "Lie There",[8] was released on 3 November 2013. The video was released on 21 October.[9]

A third single "Change the Game" was released on 21 March 2014. Gabz's fourth single, "Holiday in Brazil", was released ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It was written by Gabz and Paul Baker, with 25p from every download going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK. The video was filmed in London, featuring several of Gabz's brothers, two of their cousins and several of their school friends.[10]

In 2016, Gabz released their EP titled "Up" which featured five tracks - "Up", "Best Night", "Counting Scars", "Dream Big" and "Friend Zone".[11]

The single "Losing No Sleep" was released in 2018. The music video was subsequently posted on 3 February 2018 to the "GabzOfficialVEVO" YouTube channel. The song and music video is about a couple going through a hard time and how they are struggling to resolve their relationship.[12]

On 12 April 2019, Gabz released the single 'When I Look At You' and the accompanying music video was posted on 3 May 2019.[13]

In 2020, Gabz released the EP "Self Destruct". It featured five tracks - "Crash", "Peak (Interlude)", "Self Destruct", "No Consequences" and "Break up Song".[14]

On 11 June 2021, Gabz independently produced and released a remake of their 2013 single "Lighters".[15]

Other work[]

Since 2018, Gabz has appeared in BBC talent series All Together Now, as one of the hundred judges.[16][17]

As of July 2021, Gabz has over 112k followers on TikTok.

Personal life[]

Gabz lives in Stevenage and attended The Nobel School.[18] Gabz uses they/them pronouns.[19]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title Details
Up

Singles[]

Song Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[20] 		IRE
[21] 		SCO
[22]
"Lighters (The One)" 2013 6 10 7 N/A
"Lie There" – – –
"Change the Game" 2014 – – –
"Holiday in Brazil" – – –
"Up" 2016 – – – Up
"Losing No Sleep" 2018 — — — TBA
"Dream" — — —

Music videos[]

List of music videos, with director(s)
Title Year Director(s)
"Lighters (The One)" 2013 Greg Francis[23][9]
"Lie There"
"Change The Game" 2014 Martin Family
"Holiday In Brazil"
"Up" 2016 Infinite Film
"Counting Scars"
"Losing No Sleep" 2018 Chris Booker

References[]

  1. ^ Hewett, Emily (28 May 2013). "Britain's Got Talent judges predict No. 1 for Gabz's song The One". Metro. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Britain's Got Talent finalist: The One and only Gabz | News | Britains Got Talent | STV". Shows.stv.tv. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  3. ^ Luckyirish (11 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner would 'love' to release The One – News". The Comet. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Simon Cowell keen to sign Gabz Gardiner". Telly Mix. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  5. ^ Gill, Nick (20 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner to release single". The Comet. Archant Community Media. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Gabz Gardiner to release Lighters (The One) as her debut single later this month! Hear it now! (VIDEO)". Unreality TV. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  7. ^ "GABZ | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  8. ^ Gill, Nick (8 October 2013). "Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner to release Lie There". The Comet. Archant Community Media. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Gill, Nick (21 October 2013). "Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz releases Lie There video". The Comet. Archant Community Media. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  10. ^ "Gabz aiming to score a hit with World Cup song". The Comet: 15. 22 May 2014.
  11. ^ "Gabz - Lyrics".
  12. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU0i5V8awSc
  13. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ExgXOvj_s
  14. ^ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=748072112756700
  15. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LToqc1UZLvo
  16. ^ "Who are The 100 on All Together Now? Meet the singers who you may recognise from Britain's Got Talent and Billy Elliot". BT.com. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  17. ^ "Who are 'The 100' in All Together Now?". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  18. ^ Gill, Nick (8 June 2013). "Interview: Gabz Gardiner's dad on Britain's Got Talent final preparations". The Comet. Archant Community Media. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  19. ^ Gabz. "I write songs sometimes they/them". Twitter. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  20. ^ Peak positions in the UK:
  21. ^ Peak positions in Ireland:
  22. ^ Peak positions for singles in Scotland:
  23. ^ "Gabz – Lighters (The One) – Behind The Scenes". YouTube. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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