Music mogul Simon Cowell's highly anticipated new boyband, December 10, have sent fans into a frenzy by announcing their very first live performances. The group, formed on Cowell's Netflix documentary series Simon Cowell: The Next Act, will embark on a five-date mini-tour across the UK and Ireland next month.
Tour Dates and Fan Excitement
The seven-piece band, already being touted as potential successors to One Direction, will perform live for fans in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Dublin throughout February. The announcement has sparked massive excitement among followers who have been eagerly waiting to see the group perform since their formation was televised.
In a statement, the band members expressed their collective enthusiasm: "We've been buzzing to get on stage and play live together. We've become best mates through all of this, so sharing that moment on stage, doing it in front of people for the first time, is something we're proper excited for." The lads, who secured a record deal with EMI/Universal Music, are poised to make their live debut after building a significant online following.
Meet the Talented Members of December 10
While the upcoming tour marks their first official gigs as a group, the individual members of December 10 bring an impressive array of performance experience to the stage.
- Nicolas, 16: Previously represented Portugal at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
- Sean, 19: Has sung with the Irish National Opera in Dublin.
- Cruz, 19: Performed in London's West End, playing a young Michael Jackson in Motown: The Musical.
- Danny, 17: Appeared on The Voice Kids in 2023.
- John, 17: Turned down a role in Paddington: The Musical to join Cowell's project.
- Hendrick, 19, and Josh, 17: Both built online fanbases by posting covers and original music.
The band's name, December 10, was chosen to coincide with the release date of the Netflix documentary that chronicled their creation.
Industry Backing and High Hopes
Simon Cowell, who achieved global superstardom with One Direction, is heavily invested in the group's success. The documentary followed his quest to scour the UK to discover and form the world's next major boyband.
He has strong support from fellow judge and renowned singer-songwriter Kamille, who has penned hits for stars like Raye and Little Mix. Kamille told The Mirror she believes it is "time for a resurgence of the boy band" and that December 10 could be huge.
"I think this group is going to be huge, they give me goosebumps when they perform. They could be the next One Direction," she said, adding that she acts as a protective "big sister" to the boys, advising them on navigating fame and protecting their mental health.
While fans await the group's debut single, they have already released a cover of NSYNC's "Bye, Bye, Bye" on YouTube, which amassed over 1 million views in just a few weeks, signalling a promising start for Cowell's latest venture.
