Biography
Folk, blues, reggae or soul, the ex-kid from Manchester who is now Swiss at heart can do everything.
Crowned « Best Act Romandie » at the Swiss Music Awards in 2017, Mark Kelly with his incredibly magnetic voice, unique style and energetic performances help create an intoxicating acoustic atmosphere. Crazy showman to boot, his mesmerizing stage presence really captures his audiences. A deep soulful singer, Mark is versatile and dynamic at each of his concerts.
His third album « Swimming with Sharks » was released in October 2018.
Hometown
Manchester UK
About
Mark Kelly is an independant singer-songwriter. Originally from Manchester (UK), Mark moved to Switzerland more than fifteen years ago.
Mark is living off music from the age of seventeen. He started as a bass player and picked up the guitar and singing when he was twenty years old. Since then, he piles up original songs.
In 2001, Mark moves to Switzerland and joins the bands « Innacrisis » and later « The Passengers ». His solo project « Mark Kelly » is initiated in 2009. This same year Mark wins the « Orange new talent tour contest » and the « Best male performance » on Balcony TV.
With this solo project Mark played a great number of shows on reknown stages. He supported artists such as Duffy, Nneka, Charlie Winston, Ayo and many others.
Mark Kelly released his second album « I am who I am » in 2015. With this album he won the « Best Act Romandie 2017 » at the Swiss Music Awards. His third album « Swimming with Sharks » was released in October 2018 and Mark is now working on a brand new one due in end of 2020″ for “is now working on a brand new one with his band Mark Kelly and The Peaceful Warriors due in January 2022.
Awards
Orange new talent tour in 2009
best male singer 2009 balcony tv
« Best Act Romandie »
Swiss music awards 2017