One of the nation’s favourite solo artists, Olly Murs rose to fame after finishing runner-up on ITV’s hit shows The X Factor. A multiple number one artist, Olly has enjoyed success in one of the most competitive musical marketplaces in the world. With thousands of fans worldwide, Olly sells out venues and concerts wherever he travels and reaches the number one spot on record charts in multiple countries.
Auditioning for the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, Murs performed Stevie Wonder’s Superstition and finished second to solo artist winner Joe McElderry. Olly has gained a highly successful career in music due to his natural showmanship and has written several top-charts albums. Olly has also branched out into work as a TV Presenter and featured as part of the team providing The X Factor support show, The Xtra Factor for multiple seasons.
Throughout his successful career, Olly has been nominated for multiple different awards. His first two awards, the Best British Album by BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards and the British Single of the Year BRIT Award, were both announced in 2011. Within the next six years, Olly gained 12 more awards, including Ivor Novello Awards, MTV Music Awards and six BRIT Awards in total. He has also worked closely with charities such as Sports Relief and in 2012, he took part in their charity concert alongside artists such as JSL and Vida.
Olly Murs has built a highly successful career for himself within the music industry due to his natural showmanship and charming personality. He has been able to develop an incredible fan following that respect his journey from being a contestant on the X Factor to becoming an award-winning musician. When looking for a speaker who provided an unforgettable performance at any event he attends, look no further than Olly Murs.
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Happy Days: Official illustrated autobiography
On The Road: The real stories on tour
- 2021- Presenter on Starstruck
- 2017- Awarded Male Solo Megastar at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
- 2016- Awarded British Single of the Year for “Up” at the BRIT Awards
- 2015- Awarded the Best International Music at the Goldene Kamera Awards
- 2015- Released his second book “On the Road”
- 2014- Awarded the Most Performed Work for “Troublemaker” at the Ivor Novello Awards
- 2014- Awarded Bets British Single for “Dear Darlin” at the BRIT Awards
- 2013- Awarded the Best Music Ad- TV or Online for “Right Place Right Time” at the UK Music Video Awards
- 2013- Awarded the Best UK & Ireland Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards
- 2013- Awarded Most Performed Work for “Dance with Me Tonight” at the Ivor Novello Award
- 2013- Awarded the Best Male Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards
- 2013- Awarded Best British Solo Artist at BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards
- 2013- Awarded Best British Single for “Troublemaker” at the BRIT Awards
- 2013- Returned to X Factor as a guest mentor
- 2012- Awarded Best British Single for “Heart Skips a Beat” at the BRIT Awards
- 2012- Released his first book “Happy Days”
- 2012- Took part in the Sports Relief charity event
- 2011- Co-presented the Xtra Factor
- 2011- Awarded Best British Single for “Please Don’t Let Me Go” at the BRIT Awards
- 2011- Awarded Best British Album from BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards
- 2010- Released his debut album “Olly Murs”
- 2010- Released his first single “Please Don’t Let Me Go”
- 2009- Auditioned for X Factor
How to hire Olly Murs
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Olly Murs for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at agent@championsukplc.com for more information.
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