Universal (band)
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Universal was an Australian based boy band
, from the 1990s. They released three singles
on London Records
, with "Rock Me Good" and "Make It With You" both entering the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart
. When the third single failed to make in impact, the band dissolved.
, under the name 'The Brothership', and made it into the group final of the first ever The X-Factor
finals, where they were mentored by Mark Holden
. Holden won with another of his mentored groups called Random
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
, from the 1990s. They released three singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
on London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
, with "Rock Me Good" and "Make It With You" both entering the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. When the third single failed to make in impact, the band dissolved.
The Brothership
However, they reformed in 2005 in their hometown of SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, under the name 'The Brothership', and made it into the group final of the first ever The X-Factor
The X Factor (Australian TV series)
The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, adapted from the original UK series to find new singing talent. The first season began in 2005 and was originally broadcast on Network Ten, until the show got cancelled due to poor ratings...
finals, where they were mentored by Mark Holden
Mark Holden
Mark Holden is an Australian singer, television personality and barrister. He was one of a panel of three judges on the television series Australian Idol.-Acting career:...
. Holden won with another of his mentored groups called Random
Random (band)
Random is a 5-member Australian R&B group mate who, in 2005, won the first Australian series of the X Factor.-Members:The group consists of:* Xylocaine "XY" Latu, from Logan Central....