| Rhys Bobridge | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Alias: | Rhys |
| Birth Date: | 1981 12, df=y |
| Origin: | Adelaide, Australia[1] |
| Instrument: | vocals |
| Genre: | pop, dance |
| Occupation: | pop singer, dancer, make-up artist |
| Associated Acts: | So You Think You Can Dance Australia |
Rhys Bobridge, also known as Rhys, is an Australian pop singer, dancer and make-up artist based in Sydney.
Bobridge started gymnastics at seven years of age,[1] which led him to attending classes at Johnny Young Talent School,[2] alongside Australian Idol winner Wes Carr.[3] In grade 10, Bobridge left Brighton Secondary School to attend Victorian College of the Arts, then went to work in a Taiwan theme park.[1]
Bobridge appeared on the ABC TV and Seven Network's children's television program The Fairies as Elf from 2000 to 2007[4] and performed as a drag queen named "Regime Dettol".[5]
He was runner up on Network 10's inaugural season of So You Think You Can Dance Australia in April 2008,[4] and performed at the 18th Drag Industry Variety Awards (DIVAs) in August.[6] On 24 November, after signing with Warner Music Australia,[7] Bobridge released an altered cover version of the dance track "Hot Summer", originally performed by German pop band Monrose. "Hot Summer" was used on station promotions for Network Ten,[7] and reached number 39 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart.[8]
Rhys has also taught dance at a number of organisations including the Sydney Dance Company studios.[9]
| Year | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [10] | NLD [11] | |||
| "Hot Summer" | 2008 | 39 | 45 | |