Michael Murphy (singer)

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Michael Murphy
Born (1986-09-04) 4 September 1986 (age 35)[1]
OriginTaupo, New Zealand[1]
GenresPop/Rock
Occupation(s)Singer/Actor
InstrumentsSinging
Years active2004–present
LabelsBMG
Associated acts, Written By Wolves

Michael Murphy (born Michael Sean D'Arcy Murphy on 4 September 1986, in Taupo, New Zealand)[1] is a singer and runner-up winner of the 2004 New Zealand Idol (NZ Idol).[2] He was ultimately beaten by Ben Lummis, who became his friend over the course of the contest.

After NZ Idol, Michael Murphy had signed to BMG records.[2] Murphy's first single debuted at No. 1 and stayed a while at the top of radio charts.[2] He gained a gold status for No Place to Land, his debut album. He then toured New Zealand, singing to sold-out audiences.[2] With 5star Fallout, Michael toured New Zealand, the U.S. and English pubs.[2] He is now working on his solo project, with multi national management by ACTS Agency.

5star Fallout[]

In 2006, Murphy joined his 4 former Deadset bandmates to form the band 5star Fallout,[2] with him as the lead singer.

Rent[]

Murphy appeared in the Theatre Company's production of RENT at the civic theatre in Auckland.[3]

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park[]

Murphy performed in the 2010 Christmas in the Park concert in Christchurch on 27 November and in Auckland on 11 December 2010, as one of 3 years performing the Christmas concerts.[2]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Date of Release Title Label Charted Country Catalog Number
2004 Homegrown
with the NZ Idol 2004 finalists 		#3 (Gold) New Zealand
2004 No Place to Land BMG New Zealand #22 (Gold) New Zealand
2007 Say Goodnight Charta Records Limited New Zealand

Singles[]

Year Single Album Charted Certification
2004 ""
with the finalists of NZ Idol. 		Homegrown #4 (NZ) Gold (NZ)
2004 "So Damn Beautiful" No Place to Land #1 (NZ) Gold
2005 "" No Place to Land Did Not Chart -
2005 "" No Place to Land Did Not Chart -

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Michael Murphy (NZ Idol) – Songs", LetsSingIt.com, webpage: LSmm.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Michael Murphy – Performers – Coca Cola Christmas in the Park" TV3.co.nz, 2013, webpage: TV3-969.
  3. ^ "The show" Archived 23 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine. RentAuckland.co.nz.

External links[]

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