The Vamps

British pop rock band formed in 2012, known for their energetic pop sound and massive online fanbase.The Vamps, comprising Brad Simpson (vocals/guitar), James McVey (guitar/vocals), Connor Ball (bass/vocals), and Tristan Evans (drums/vocals), rose to fame through YouTube covers before signing with Mercury Records. They achieved immediate chart success with their debut single 'Can We Dance' in 2013. The band has released multiple hit albums, toured globally, and collaborated with artists like Demi Lovato and Shawn Mendes. They remain active, evolving their sound while maintaining a dedicated international following.
  • The band originated when James McVey discovered Brad Simpson singing a cover of 'I'm Yours' by Jason Mraz on YouTube and invited him to collaborate.
  • Their debut single 'Can We Dance' entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 2 in 2013, making them the first unsigned band to achieve a Top 5 hit based purely on pre-orders.
  • They hold the record for the most consecutive years headlining the SSE Arena, Wembley (now OVO Arena Wembley), performing there annually from 2014 to 2019.
  • The Vamps launched their own record label, 'Steady Records', in 2018 to release their third album 'Night & Day (Night Edition)' and support new artists.
  • Known for their strong social media presence, they cultivated a massive online fanbase ('Vampettes') early in their career, driving their initial success.