Who is Nathan Sykes? Age, Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Family, Instagram, Facts

Nathan James Sykes is an English singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as the youngest member of ‘The Wanted,’ a British boy band. Sykes began singing as a child since he was born with a natural talent for music. By the age of six, he had competed in a number of events, including Britney Spears’ Karaoke Kriminals and the Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art. 

In 2009, he passed the audition for the boy band ‘The Wanted,‘ joining Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, and Jay McGuiness as one of the group’s five members. Sykes’ most notable accomplishment occurred during his time in a band. ‘The Wanted,’ his self-titled debut album, reached number four on the UK Albums Chart.

This was followed by a streak of popular singles and albums that lasted until 2014. After a hiatus from the band, Sykes launched a solo career that was just as successful as his band days. His debut single, ‘Kiss Me Quick,’ peaked at number one on the Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.

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Nathan Sykes Biography / Wiki

Sykes was born on April 18, 1993.  Sykes went to Ribston Hall High School sixth form and Sylvia Young Theatre School. When Sykes was six years old, he began singing. Britney Spears’ Karaoke Kriminals and the Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art were among the competitions he won in 2003.

He featured on ITV’s Ministry of Mayhem in 2004, and won the Door Youth Project’s “Undiscovered Youth Talent Contest” in Derker, where he played “Mack the Knife,” and he tried to represent the United Kingdom in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Lillehammer. With the song “Born to Dance,” he came in third place in the finals, behind winner Cory Spedding and runner-up Andrew Merry. He competed in the music competition “Live and Unsigned” in 2008.

He is most known as the youngest member of The Wanted, a British boy band. Sykes and his bandmates starred in the E! channel reality television series The Wanted Life in 2013. Sykes began a solo career after the band’s break-in in 2014. In July 2015, he released his first single, “Kiss Me Quick.” It topped the Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.

Real Name	Nathan Sykes
Nick Name	Nathan
Birth Place	Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Date Of Birth	18 April 1993
Age(as of 2022)	29 Years
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Nationality	British
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, and Record Producer

Nathan Sykes Age

As per Nathan Sykes’s date of birth, his age is 29 years (as of now, in 2022). He celebrates his birthday on the 18th of April every year with his friends, family, and loved ones.

Nathan Sykes Height and Weight

Nathan Sykes’s height is about 5 feet 6 inches and his weight is approximately 65 kgs.

Nathan Sykes Career 

Nathan Sykes, a gifted young singer, began performing at the age of six. He won the Britney Spears Karaoke Kriminals and the Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art in 2003.

Sykes debuted on ITV’s Ministry of Mayhem in 2004 after winning the Door Youth Project’s ‘Undiscovered Youth Talent Contest’ following his success at the competitive level. 

He sang ‘Mack the Knife’ in Derker throughout the competition. Sykes competed in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Lillehammer in 2004 as a representative of the United Kingdom. His song, “Born to Dance,” finished second runner-up to Andrew Merry and winner Cory Spedding at the gala.

Sykes auditioned for the boy band The Wanted in 2009 when he was 16 years old. Jayne Collins was in charge of the auditions. Sykes was picked as one of the group’s five members. Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, and Jay McGuiness were his bandmates. The band has ten UK top ten singles and three UK top ten albums. 

The band has sold over 12 million albums worldwide. Following a tour of the United Kingdom and the United States in 2014, the band decided to take a hiatus and pursue their personal interests after achieving widespread international recognition.

‘The Wanted,’ the band’s debut self-titled album, was released in October 2010. On the UK Albums Chart, it reached number four. ‘All Time Low,’ the band’s debut single, landed at number one in the UK Top 20 singles list. ‘Heart Vacancy,’ which reached number 2, and ‘Lose My Mind,’ which reached number 19, are the other two songs that made the chart.

In November 2011, the band released its follow-up album, ‘Battleground,’ following the phenomenal success of its debut album. In the United Kingdom, the album reached number five. ‘Gold Forever,’ the album’s lead song, reached number three in the UK.

The second single, ‘Glad You Came,’ was a two-week number-one hit in the United Kingdom. ‘Lightning’ and ‘Warzone,’ the third and fourth singles, respectively, peaked at number 2 and 21. The band ‘The Wanted’ found fame in the United States and Canada after their tremendous success in the United Kingdom. 

Their single “Glad You Came” reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Canadian Hot 100 after selling 3 million copies in the United States. “Chasing the Sun” and “I Found You,” their follow-up singles, both achieved number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs list.

On E!, the band ‘The Wanted’ launched its flagship reality series, ‘The Wanted Life.’ The series followed the band’s daily lives, as well as their preparations for a world tour and their time in Los Angeles as they recorded their third album. In the autumn of 2013, the show had its international debut. It first aired in the United States in June of 2013.

 ‘Almost Is Never Enough,’ a collaboration between Sykes and American singer Ariana Grande, was released the same year. After a tour of the United Kingdom and the United States in 2014, the band decided to take a hiatus and follow their own interests. Sykes signed a record deal with Global Entertainment the same year. He performed ‘Calling All Hearts’ for Capital’s Summertime Ball in June 2014, his fifth appearance at the Ball, with Jessie J.

In terms of his career, the year 2015 was a watershed moment for Sykes. On Vevo, he released his first solo music video, ‘More Than You’ll Ever Know.’ Following that, in April, he embarked on his first solo tour, which featured six sold-out gigs in the United Kingdom. S

Sykes’ debut single, ‘Kiss Me Quick,’ was released in July 2015. The song charted at number 14 in the United Kingdom. Following the success of the first single, he released the second single, ‘Over and Over Again,’ in November of the same year.

‘Give It Up,’ his third single, was released in April 2016. The song was promptly prohibited due to its inappropriate context in the music video.

‘Unfinished Business,’ Sykes’ debut studio album, was released at the end of 2016. It charted at number 11 in the United Kingdom. Nathan Sykes has appeared on ‘Loose Women,’ ‘Chasing the Saturdays,’ ‘CBBC Official Chart Show,’ ‘Blue Peter,’ and ‘Sam & Mark’s Big Friday Wind-Up,’ among other programs. When Sykes landed a spot in the band ‘The Wanted,’ he made his first major breakthrough in his career. 

From their debut self-titled album, ‘The Wanted,’ which reached number four on the UK Albums Chart, the band has had incredible success. They quickly followed up with hit singles and chart-topping albums that caused a stir in the music business. Following ‘The Wanted’s hiatus, Sykes began his solo career with the release of his debut single, ‘Kiss Me Quick.’ The song charted at number 14 in the United Kingdom. As a result of its success, he released his debut studio album, ‘Unfinished Business,’ which reached number 11 on the UK charts.

Nathan Sykes Family

Sykes was born in Gloucester, England, in the United Kingdom, in the year 1993. In terms of his personal life, he was born to Karen Sykes (mother) and Harry Sykes (father). He also has a younger sister named Jessica Sykes, who is also a professional singer. More details regarding his family and occupation are not available on the internet.

Nathan Sykes Girlfriend 

Nathan Sykes has not yet married. From the summer of 2012 to early 2013, he dated soul singer Dionne Bromfield. After that, he rose to prominence as a result of his connection with Ariana Grande. The English artist has been tight-lipped about his wedding plans and appears to be on the lookout for the perfect soulmate to enter her life.

Nathan Sykes Instagram

Nathan Sykes is a considerably more active Instagram user, posting Story Highlights, photos from concerts, and advertising his latest projects and activities. Nathan Sykes has long been one of Instagram’s most well-known faces. His Instagram account consists largely of footage from his events and music videos, as well as selfies and general life updates. Nathan Sykes also has a collection of Story Highlights from his travels across the world. He is loved a lot by his followers and this can be stated by looking at the number of followers he has on his handle. He always keeps his fans and followers up to date by uploading interesting pictures and videos. As of April 2022, he has 482k followers and follows 229 people.