Dax O'Callaghan
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Dax O'Callaghan is an English singer, dancer and actor
. Once referred to as the Prince of Pop in France during the success of his debut single in the early 2000s, Dax is recognized through-out many European territories as a successful entertainer through his accomplishments in music on the European Pop Charts.
in London. O'Callaghan started working professionally at a young age featuring in over 70 Television commercials whilst still a child at school. Aged 10 he ventured into Musical Theatre where he played the lead role 'Gavroche' in London's West End musical Les Misérables
at the Palace Theatre. O'Callaghan then went on to play the Artful Dodger in the production of Oliver at The London Palladium; he was the first to play the role within the original cast on London's West End stage.
He appeared on television in EastEnders as Jack Price, Casualty, Hope and Glory, Trial by Jury and The Knock. Leaving school at 16, Dax went on to present for Nickelodeon
, the children's entertainment channel, hosting the television show Laugh Out Loud.
As a trained dancer an early dance career also emerged whilst at school, performing with The Spice Girls, SugaBabes and the fashion company The Production Team. When leaving school he went on to join world choreographer Wayne Sleep
on the production of DASH as a featured dancer. At 16 years old O'Callaghan was the youngest choreographer to teach full-time classes at the Pineapple Dance Studios
in Covent Garden, London.
Returning to the UK in 2010 after 4 years of touring with his former boyband Lexington Bridge and living/working in Los Angeles, Dax immediately began Creative Directing for other projects within the UK. In 2010 he choreographed Olly Murs Music Video 'Thinking Of Me'. He was assistant Choreographer for the new infamous T-Mobile commercial flash-mob at Heathrow Airport, and also was the Assistant Choreographer for the SOLD OUT JLS Arena Tour, UK.
2011 saw Dax become choreographer for well-known X-Factor contestants JEDWARD, creating their winning performance which took them all the way to a place as Ireland's 2011 Eurovision entry. He has also been asked to be a guest judge at this year's European and International ASDU Hip Hop Championships 2011 being held in Germany.
In 2006, he signed with Universal Records
becoming one of five members in the new boyband Lexington Bridge
, a mixed American-British-Dutch act, that had some success mainly in Europe. They released one album, The Vibe
and three #1 charting singles with much success throughout Europe, namely "Kick Back", "Real Man" featuring Snoop Dogg
and "Dance with Me". During 2007/2009 Lexington Bridge were labeled as one of Europe's biggest bands within the media. The band split in 2010.
In 2008 O'Callaghan was Creative Director for Germany's reality TV Show Popstars
, working with the winning group named Room 2012,choreographing their first music video and European tour.
In 2009 Dax began working with Legendary Producer Teddy Riley in Los Angeles on the theme song for new Nintendo game "Just Sing". Together they wrote and produced the Nintendo theme tune. This transformed into Teddy Riley Producing a new Album for Lexington Bridge with Dax writing two of the songs which Teddy produced. Both the Nintendo project & LXB Album were put on hold due to break down in negotiations.
As of 2011 O'Callaghan is also a part-time member of staff at Kensington Temple
, London City Church, working with music and stage performance and production.
, featured Dax O'Callaghan as well as being written and produced by him. The song was used as an anthem for the Ben Kinsella Trust and all royalties from sales were donated to the charity helping the fight against knife crime within the UK. Dax has also composed two music compositions which have been commissioned for an official Olympic 2012 TV Documentary.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. Once referred to as the Prince of Pop in France during the success of his debut single in the early 2000s, Dax is recognized through-out many European territories as a successful entertainer through his accomplishments in music on the European Pop Charts.
Dancing and acting
O'Callaghan trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolSylvia Young Theatre School
Sylvia Young Theatre School is an independent fee-paying stage school, in Westminster, London, named after its founder and Principal, Sylvia Young.-Outline:...
in London. O'Callaghan started working professionally at a young age featuring in over 70 Television commercials whilst still a child at school. Aged 10 he ventured into Musical Theatre where he played the lead role 'Gavroche' in London's West End musical Les Misérables
Les Misérables (musical)
Les Misérables , colloquially known as Les Mis or Les Miz , is a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo....
at the Palace Theatre. O'Callaghan then went on to play the Artful Dodger in the production of Oliver at The London Palladium; he was the first to play the role within the original cast on London's West End stage.
He appeared on television in EastEnders as Jack Price, Casualty, Hope and Glory, Trial by Jury and The Knock. Leaving school at 16, Dax went on to present for Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
, the children's entertainment channel, hosting the television show Laugh Out Loud.
As a trained dancer an early dance career also emerged whilst at school, performing with The Spice Girls, SugaBabes and the fashion company The Production Team. When leaving school he went on to join world choreographer Wayne Sleep
Wayne Sleep
Wayne Philip Colin Sleep OBE is a British dancer, director, choreographer and panelist. He was a Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet and has appeared as a Guest Artist with several other ballet companies.-Early life:...
on the production of DASH as a featured dancer. At 16 years old O'Callaghan was the youngest choreographer to teach full-time classes at the Pineapple Dance Studios
Pineapple Dance Studios
Pineapple Dance Studios is a dance studio complex based in the Covent Garden area of central London, England. It was founded by the English model and businesswoman Debbie Moore in 1979. The studio is used for castings and rehearsals by dance companies, record labels, television networks, film...
in Covent Garden, London.
Returning to the UK in 2010 after 4 years of touring with his former boyband Lexington Bridge and living/working in Los Angeles, Dax immediately began Creative Directing for other projects within the UK. In 2010 he choreographed Olly Murs Music Video 'Thinking Of Me'. He was assistant Choreographer for the new infamous T-Mobile commercial flash-mob at Heathrow Airport, and also was the Assistant Choreographer for the SOLD OUT JLS Arena Tour, UK.
2011 saw Dax become choreographer for well-known X-Factor contestants JEDWARD, creating their winning performance which took them all the way to a place as Ireland's 2011 Eurovision entry. He has also been asked to be a guest judge at this year's European and International ASDU Hip Hop Championships 2011 being held in Germany.
Musical career
At 19 O'Callaghan signed as a solo recording artist with Warner International Record Company. His single "Calling Love" was hugely successful in some European charts, particularly in France.In 2006, he signed with Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
becoming one of five members in the new boyband Lexington Bridge
Lexington Bridge (band)
Lexington Bridge were a British - Dutch - American boyband considered a successful European boyband act from 2006-2009. The group is currently composed of Rob Uncles from the USA, Nye Oakley, Dax O'Callaghan and Jerome Simeon from the UK and Ephraim Beks from the Netherlands.Lexington Bridge are...
, a mixed American-British-Dutch act, that had some success mainly in Europe. They released one album, The Vibe
The Vibe (album)
The Vibe is Lexington Bridge's debut album. It was released on November 23, 2007 by Polydor Records.The single "Real Man" was covered by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai on her album "Butterfly".-Track listing:# "Real Man"...
and three #1 charting singles with much success throughout Europe, namely "Kick Back", "Real Man" featuring Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and "Dance with Me". During 2007/2009 Lexington Bridge were labeled as one of Europe's biggest bands within the media. The band split in 2010.
In 2008 O'Callaghan was Creative Director for Germany's reality TV Show Popstars
Popstars
Popstars is an international reality television franchise and a precursor to the Idol series. The series first began in New Zealand in 1999 when producer Jonathan Dowling formed the five member all-girl group TrueBliss...
, working with the winning group named Room 2012,choreographing their first music video and European tour.
In 2009 Dax began working with Legendary Producer Teddy Riley in Los Angeles on the theme song for new Nintendo game "Just Sing". Together they wrote and produced the Nintendo theme tune. This transformed into Teddy Riley Producing a new Album for Lexington Bridge with Dax writing two of the songs which Teddy produced. Both the Nintendo project & LXB Album were put on hold due to break down in negotiations.
As of 2011 O'Callaghan is also a part-time member of staff at Kensington Temple
Kensington Temple
Kensington Temple is a large Pentecostal Church in the Notting Hill area of London. It is pastored by Reverend Colin Dye, and is the largest church in its denomination, the Elim Pentecostal Church.-History:...
, London City Church, working with music and stage performance and production.
D&J Music
In 2009, O'Callaghan launched his own record label 'D&J Music' with producer Jay-F (John Farmer). The release of their first UK single called "Broken", fronted by ex-EastEnders actor Mohammed GeorgeMohammed George
Mohammed "Mo" George is an actor who played Gus Smith on the soap opera EastEnders from 2002 to 2008. Before appearing in EastEnders, George made guest appearances in Holby City, Bottom and The Last Detective...
, featured Dax O'Callaghan as well as being written and produced by him. The song was used as an anthem for the Ben Kinsella Trust and all royalties from sales were donated to the charity helping the fight against knife crime within the UK. Dax has also composed two music compositions which have been commissioned for an official Olympic 2012 TV Documentary.