Jude York

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Jude York
Born
Jude York

(1999-04-16) April 16, 1999 (age 26)
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
OriginToowoomba, Queensland, Australia
GenresPop, Indie pop
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active2022–present
LabelsSpinnin’ Records, Warner Music

Jude York (born 16 April 1999) is an Australian singer-songwriter and self-producing musician from Toowoomba, Queensland. He is known for emotionally driven pop and indie-pop songs, and for leveraging social-media virality to break into the international music scene. [1]

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Early life

York was raised in Toowoomba, Queensland, in a musical family. His mother was an opera singer and his father a jingle-writer and composer. [2] He began performing as a child alongside his mother in jazz bars and local venues, and the household environment nurtured his early interest in songwriting and production. [3]

Career

2022–2023: Breakthrough and early releases

In 2022, York competed in the national selection for the Eurovision 2022 – Australia Decides with his ballad “I Won’t Need to Dream”, finishing in 8th place. [4] He followed this with independent releases including “Mr Porcelain” and “Cashew”, which found traction on streaming platforms and via TikTok. [5] By October 2023, his track “All My Friends Hate Me” featured on triple j Unearthed. [6]

2024–present: Viral success and international touring

In 2024, York’s single “Those Were The Days” was released via Spinnin’ Records and Warner Music. [7] The track blends a dance-pop production with a nostalgic melody derived from an Eastern European folk tune. [8] It went viral on TikTok with over 4 million views and 300,000 likes in its early life. [5] Under his own production control, York has gathered millions of streams and begun performing in Europe and the UK, including appearances at major festivals such as the Mighty Hoopla (London), Sziget Festival (Budapest) and the Reeperbahn Festival (Hamburg). [1]

Artistic style and influences

York describes his music as grounded in nostalgia, vulnerable storytelling and self-produced pop. [5] He cites ABBA and classic jazz/pop vocalists among his early influences, reflecting his upbringing in a musically-rich household. [9]

Discography

Extended plays

Selected singles

Live performances and touring

York has toured internationally, supporting Dean Lewis on his European tour, and headlining shows in Australia and Europe. [1] He sold out venues in the UK and Europe and performed at major festivals including Mighty Hoopla, Sziget and Reeperbahn. [3]

Awards and recognition

Personal life

While based in Australia, York has spent significant time in Europe due to touring and label commitments. He remains active on social media, maintaining a close connection with his fanbase. He attributes his early vocal and performance training to his mother, an opera singer, noting that his musical family background shaped his artistic development. [10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jude York Biography". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "Jude York Drops New Single "Those Were The Days"". The Nocturnal Times. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Jude York". Sounds Australia. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Interview: Jude York on his biggest year yet, Heartstrings EP, European tour and Eurovision". Aussievision. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Australian newcomer Jude York captures nostalgia and his coming-of-age romanticism with new single "Those Were The Days"". Find Your Sounds. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Jude York". ABC. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Australian newcomer Jude York captures nostalgia and his coming-of-age romanticism with new single "Those Were The Days"". Amnplify. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jude York's nostalgic pop single "Those Were The Days"". Era of EDM. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  9. ↑ "Australian Jude York captures nostalgia and his coming-of-age romanticism with new single "Those Were The Days" – Exclusive Interview". Ricky Lee Potts. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "TikTok musician starts singing in his parents' kitchen — then his mom joins in". People. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
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