Star Circus are a London-based rock band led by Dave Winkler and Sophie Aurelia Young, influenced by classic rock artists including Queen, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard and Alice Cooper.
 

The band was formed in 2019 by frontman Dave, who's songwriting caught the attention of radio legend Tony Wilson. The pair worked together on creating the debut album 'Separate Sides' which Tony produced, and was released in December 2022 to an overwhelmingly positive critical response.
 

Following the album release and several UK tours supporting a host of international acts, the Star Circus lineup has now become a collaborative band-project, with other musicians contributing to the songwriting. As well as the added influences of other songwriters, the new album also features various accomplished guest guitarists including Tom Draper (ex Carcass, Spirit Adrift) and Ritchie Mohicano (Dobermann), and the notable addition of Sophie's vocals (including lead vocals on Masquerade). The band also landed a global distribution deal with the Arizona-based record label Renaissance Records. Their sophomore album "From The Wreckage" is due for release on Friday 13th June 2025, and will be available on all the popular streaming and download platforms, on CD and also on vinyl.
 

“Possessing an eclectic range of influences stretching from classic hard rock, through AOR, 80s Glam Metal, 90s American power pop... these fuse faultlessly to form a sound that is stacked full of infectious melodies, grandiose vocal and instrumental harmonies plus colossally catchy choruses”
 

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