The Fergies (formerly Freak Morice) is a Pop band from Brisbane, Australia. formed by the five Ferguson siblings, Kahlia, Daniel, Joel, Nathan, and Shani. Their music has grown in popularity due to their live performances and over 70 covers and originals uploaded to YouTube which have garnered more than 10 million views, as of 07 August 2012. The band's Youtube Channel has risen to be the 16th most subscribed in the Australian musicians category.
The Fergies has made several appearances on Australian national television, including on Today Show and Toasted Tv
Years Active : 2007 - now
In the band's earlier years, The Fergies gained recognition by winning a number of local, state and national band and song writing competitions and awards. The Fergies' lead singer, Kahlia Ferguson, won the senior category of the Australian Children's Music Foundation's (ACMF) National Song Writing Competition two years in a row, with Little Bird in 2008 and Soldier Boy in 2009 In 2010 they were also awarded the Secondary School Award in the Queensland music industry's Q Song Awards in Brisbane In the same year, The Fergies won the grand final of Original Selection at King’s Beach Tavern,The group also won in the YoungStar Awards 2010-2011. They were also finalists in a national school band competition, MySchoolAct 2011.
According to the band's official Tumblr page, the former name "Freak Morice" was inspired by the film Madagascar. "The name Freak Morice came from the movie Madagascar. There's a line in it we used to say all the time: 'Shut up Maurice! Can't you see you're insulting the Freaks?!' ... It means a lot more than that now though, Embrace your Inner Freak is our motto. It basically means embrace that part of you that's unique and different, because that's what makes you, you." says the band in a reply to a fan question.
MEMBER OF THE FERGIES
Full Name: Daniel William Ferguson
Age: 17
Height: 5 foot, 10 inches
Natural Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Band Status: Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
Relationship Status: Single
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Full Name: Joel Clayton Ferguson
Age: 16
Height: 185cm
Natural Hair Colour: Blonde/Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Band Status: Drums & Backing Vocals
Relationship Status: Single
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@JoelFergies
Full Name: Nathan Nicholas Ferguson
Age: 14
Height: 174cm
Natural Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Band Status: Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
Relationship Status: Single
@NathanFergies
Full Name: Shani Miriam Ferguson
Age: 13
Height: 165cm
Natural Hair Colour: Dark, dark brown
Eye Colour: Hazel
Band Status: Keys & Lead Singer
Relationship Status: Single
@ShaniFergies