North were an Australian boy bandThe Malay Mail, 29 July 2004, "North is the way up" by Adeline Chia established in 2004. Popular primarily in Asia, the group had top ten singles in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India.Herald Sun, 18 April 2009, "Out of the Shadows", by Mikey Cahill Their debut single was a cover of Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love" which reached No. 1 in both Indonesia and Thailand.New Sunday Times, 18 September 2005, "Not just another boyband" by Arni Abdul Razak
Members The band's initial line-up consisted of Alfred Tuohey, Beau McCleish, Scott Folley and Thanh Bùi.
Scott Folley chose to leave the band after the release of their first album and promotional tour, and was replaced by Joel Velasco,The Malay Mail, 30 September 2005, "Betting on North" by Joe LeeNew Straits Times, 2 September 2004, "Wild, wild, wow!" by Joanna Van who first appeared on North's single "Cos I Love You".
The group disbanded in 2006.
Post break-up Thanh Bùi became a contestant on the 6th season of Australian Idol and was eliminated during the Top 8 Results Night.The Queensland Times, 18 October 2008, "Former boy band member eliminated but on high note over challenge of new" by Felicity Caldwell He was one of four judges on The Voice of Vietnam Kids.
Alfred Tuohey became a producer and artist manager for Mozart & Friends Studio.
Discography Albums 2004: North (on Universal) 2006: Straight Up (on EMI)
Singles
(Selective) 2004: "Glory of Love" 2004: "I Won't Hold Back" 2006: " 'Cos I Love You" 2006: "I Am Strong"
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