Niall Sexton is probably a name very few of you are familiar with. But, hopefully you’ll be hearing a lot more of him in the future.
Niall Sexton is a 19 year old singer, originally from Northern Ireland.
Let’s take a moment to go back to 2011. Niall entered The X Factor and made it to the final 12 Boys. The show built up a lot of support for him; even getting him many fan pages on Twitter. Despite being successful in all the previous rounds, the only time he was shown on TV was when he was told he wasn’t going onto the next stage; Judges Houses.
Final 12 boys 2011 clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfM0m8S27E8
Changing to something more low-key, Niall won a local competition ‘Search 4 a Star’ in 2012. Winning €1000 and a Summer Cabaret Spot; going down a storm every week with the crowd. Finishing his Cabaret spot, he moved to Liverpool for University.
Winning Search 4 a Star
In Liverpool, a chance of a life time came up with Radio City’s Big Gig. All the money raised voting for the competition went to the Cash for Kids Charity. The prize included Management, a photo shoot, tanning products, teeth whitening AND the ‘Big Gig’ to support NeYo and Tulisa at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. Niall made it to the final five in the competition, then went on to win the once in a lifetime prize. On the 8th of March last year he opened up NeYo’s Liverpool show and even got to meet the man himself.
Niall singing ‘I can’t make you love me’ at the Echo Arena http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuQl97gjg0E
Niall with NeYo backstage at the Echo.
Being able to follow the NeYo gig up has been difficult. 2013 also brought Niall supporting spots for Lilygreen and Maguire and Britain’s Got Talent Star Jordan O’Keefe in Belfast. The support shown for Niall at both gigs was incredible to see; with the Twitter followers and YouTube views flying up on both occasions. Jordan O’Keefe’s manager, Chris Hughes tweeted Niall “Actually a serious voice on ya pal! #impressed” Then after the show, Jordan tweeted Niall “pleasure having you tonight bro!”
Niall and Jordan O’Keefe singing Little Things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0LlrkKHVSc
Singing his heart out at Jordan O’Keefe’s gig.
YouTube has played a huge role in gaining Niall recognition for his music. His channel views are getting close to 81,000 and the subscribers are almost at 500. Currently you’ll find a wide range of covers on his channel-with an original song coming very soon. There’s everything from Michael Jackson to One Direction, Ed Sheeran and even some Miley Cyrus. Everyone is bound to find something they like.
If you’ve been impressed by what you’ve heard, get yourself over to Niall’s social networks and help make 2014 an even better year for him. Get all your family and friends involved too!
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.co.uk/NiallSextonNI
Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/NiallSextonNI
Twitter Page: www.Twitter.com/NiallSexton