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CHAMPS

Hailing from Niton (just outside Ventnor) on the Isle of Wight, music duo CHAMPS was formed in 2011 by brother Michael and David Champion.

Their first and second albums, Down Like Gold and Vamala, received critical acclaim including praise from the likes of The Guardian, The Independent and Q Magazine.

In April 2019 they signed a three-album deal with the US arm of music giants, BMG.

Their third album, The Hard Interchange, was released in September 2019, again to critical acclaim.

The band finished recording their fourth album, recorded in Abbey Road Studios, in October 2021. It is due for release on 26th April 2023, via BMG.

Below are a selection of articles we’ve published about the band.

Shot from St Peter's video:

11, March 2014·1 min read

New music video released by Island band, CHAMPS

We're sure you'll agree that the latest music video from CHAMPS continues to deliver the fantastic creative talent we've come to expect from the Niton brothers.

Champs by kendall Noctor:

7, April 2014·1 min read

CHAMPS get rave reviews for headline gig

The lads from Niton have been picking up some great reviews as they tour around the country. We were lucky enough to catch their headline gig in London last week.

Aswad - Rhythmtree:

30, May 2014·1 min read

Aswad and The Bees headline this year’s Rhythmtree Festival

As well as reggae supergroup Aswad, Rhythmtree Festival will be welcoming Island supergroup, The Bees, back to the stage this summer. They'll also be joined on the lineup by CHAMPS and Plastic Mermaids.

Champs:

6, June 2014·1 min read

Get a flavour of CHAMPS on tour of UK and Europe in new music video

Another great single and music video to accompany it. This time created by friend of the band, Aled Chivers. More home-grown talent.

IW Festival 2014:

16, June 2014·3 min read

Isle of Wight Festival 2014: 55,000 smiley, happy people (HD photos and video)

There were tens of thousands of revellers at the 2014 Isle of Wight Festival held at Seaclose Park in Newport. It was great to see so many people having such a great time (and the sunshine helped too).

St Peters champs video shot

11, November 2014·1 min read

Music video by Island band CHAMPS up for International Award

St Peters has been shortlisted for 'Best Video' prize, but is up against some big names, so the brothers from Niton need the Island's support to push up the public vote.

CHAMPS:

4, December 2014·1 min read

Your vote can help Island band CHAMPS make the Rebel Playlist

Your vote for this track could result in an Isle of Wight band getting primetime play on Steve Lamacq's 6Music Rebel Playlist.

Champs -

20, February 2015·1 min read

High praise for new CHAMPS album, VAMALA

Four out of five stars is a pretty darn good rating for this Isle of Wight band's second album, which has been described as a 'melodic triumph'.

CHAMPS:

27, February 2015·1 min read

OnTheWight proud to sponsor CHAMPS at Isle of Arts Festival

OnTheWight are super-chuffed to be headline sponsors for CHAMPS at the 2015 Isle of Arts Festival on 1st May. Tickets are expected to be snapped up pretty quickly so make sure you don't miss out.

Champs -

20, March 2015·1 min read

Over million plays on Spotify for new CHAMPS album: See them at Winter Gardens

Find out what everyone is talking about and book your tickets now to see CHAMPS play the Ventnor Winter Gardens on Friday 1st May.

Isle of Arts 2015 brochure with champs album

17, April 2015·1 min read

Have you picked up your Isle of Arts Festival souvenir brochure yet?

Make sure you pick up an Isle of Arts Festival souvenir brochure, which you can find in many locations around the Island in the lead up to the launch of the Festival on 1st May.

Champs jumping cropped

20, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to see CHAMPS play Ventnor

If you missed the two free CHAMPS gigs at the weekend as part of Record Store Day, worry not, there's another chance to see them in two weeks time at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

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