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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.

champs playing the lexington

26, April 2015·1 min read

Win tickets to see CHAMPS play in Ventnor this Friday

Enter our competition and you could win a pair of tickets to see the amazing CHAMPS play Ventnor Winter Gardens this coming Friday. It'll be a great way to start the bank holiday weekend.

champs playing the lexington

1, May 2015·1 min read

Who’s coming to see CHAMPS tonight? Some tickets still available

If you haven't booked your tickets in advance, it's not too late. 250 tickets have already flown out of the door, but you can buy yours on the door tonight. It's going to be a great night out.

champs on stage

4, June 2015·2 min read

Island bands revealed for Bestival’s Invaders of the Future stage

It's great to hear that CHAMPS, Plastic Mermaids and Polar Maps will all be playing Bestival's new Invaders of the Future stage in September. It's going to be the perfect stage for spotting new talent.

red bull bestival opening shot

5, September 2016·1 min read

RedBullTV came to the Isle of Wight and shot this stunning film

Created to be shown as snippets in between the live broadcast of Bestival, this stunning film by RedBullTV really shows the Island off to its best. The 11 minutes just fly by.

champs

12, April 2017·1 min read

CHAMPS release long-awaited first track from third album

We love the new CHAMPS track, we love the artwork and we can't wait to see the music video which was shot in Berlin.

childhood

12, May 2017·1 min read

Ventnor International Festival: Childhood, Dead Pretties and Champs join the line-up

One of the most exciting new bands, Childhood, will be performing with a full nine piece band at this year's Ventnor International festival, alongside Dead Pretties, CHAMPS and more.

girl ray by a fountain

30, July 2017·1 min read

Here’s why you need to book 11th August off work and head to Ventnor

Book your tickets now before they sell out - £30 buys you a ticket for the entire Ventnor International Festival programme - a full day and night with some of the hottest up-and-coming acts on the music scene.

champs

11, December 2017·1 min read

Twitter boost for Isle of Wight CHAMPS

Boom! Isle of Wight band gets a Twitter boost from comedian, actor and writer, Robin Ince, over the weekend. Bringing with it a chance to check out some of their great tracks and videos.

29, November 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS star in new short film alongside Ana De Armas

We're massive fans of Isle of Wight band, CHAMPS, so it's great to hear the brothers from Niton will be appearing in a short film, starring alongside the wonderful Ana De Armas. OnTheWight has the detail.

Champion brothers Mike and Dave sitting on stage with blue curtain behind them

22, January 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight band, CHAMPS, drop two new tracks on us today

It's been long-awaited, so CHAMPS have treated us to not one, but two new tracks today. Check out the Isle of Wight band's latest tracks, both recorded on the Island, as well as the music video that was filmed on Ventnor Downs.

champs by hollie fernando

28, April 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS sign three album record deal with BMG

The record deal with the US arm of BMG is sure to take Isle of Wight CHAMPS on an exciting and rewarding journey.

champs with dave looking down at mike on the hair

21, June 2019·1 min read

CHAMPS play rare hometown show at Ventnor Fringe Festival

They went down a storm in Madrid earlier this month and recently signed a three-album deal with music giants, BMG. Headlining at Ventnor Fringe Festival, tickets for CHAMPS are selling fast.

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