Bardot (Australian band)

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Following the departure of Underwood, Bardot released their second album Play It Like That (2001), featuring the top five Australian singles "ASAP" and "I Need Somebody",[4] before parting ways in early 2002.[5] In 2021, the compilation Greatest Hits was released to mark the group's 20 year anniversary.[6]

History

1999–2000: Popstars and debut album success

Bardot formed on the Seven Network's first series of Popstars, a talent reality television show which sought to produce a five-piece girl group. The Australian series was only second to the New Zealand version which produced the group True Bliss. The act would be sponsored by the Austereo radio network, New Idea magazine and signed to Warner Music.[7] In 1999, over 2,500 hopefuls[8] turned up to auditions around the country, judged by radio presenter Jackie O, music executive Chris Moss, and Grant Thomas Management manager Michael Napthali, who would manage the group's career.[7]

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Bardot's original line-up, including Barry (far left).

After numerous elimination rounds, Chantelle Barry, Belinda Chapple, Sophie Monk, Sally Polihronas and Katie Underwood were selected.[9] Shortly after the group's formation, controversy occurred when Barry departed the group with no explanation. During interviews years later, Barry clarified that she was forced to leave after taking Monk's weekly $100 money allowance, and forgetting to give it back to her.[10][11] Polihronas would later state she felt Barry was "exploited" by the show and made out to be "the villain".[11] Following her departure, judges selected Newcastle singer Tiffani Wood as the fifth member and the name "Bardot" was chosen in tribute of French actress Brigitte Bardot. Popstars began airing in February 2000[12] and followed Bardot during its recording sessions, photo and music video shoots, promotional activities and first live concert at the Sydney State Theatre. Considered a unique and fresh format at the time, it attracted on average more than 2.6 million viewers per episode, making it one of Australia's most successful, highest-rating programs of 2000.[13] The series was nominated for "Most Popular Reality Program" at the 2001 Logie Awards.[14] The success of Popstars led to widespread national media coverage and the group's instore signings attracted thousands of fans, translating into instant record sales success.[15]

Script error: No such module "Listen". Bardot's debut single "Poison" entered the Australian singles chart at number 1, selling over 60,000 copies in its first week.[16] It gained double platinum status,[17] remaining in the top spot for two consecutive weeks.[18] Their self-titled debut album also entered the charts at number 1, with Bardot setting a record by becoming the first Australian act to debut at number 1 with both its debut single and debut album.[19][2] The album would go on to sell over double platinum copies and was the 20th highest selling album in Australia for 2000.[17][20] Bardot repeated the same results with its debut single and album in New Zealand, where "Poison" spent three consecutive weeks at number 1.[3]

Second single "I Should've Never Let You Go" peaked at number 14 in Australia.[21] During this time, Bardot made a promotional trip to Singapore and other parts of south-east Asia, where the group had attracted a large fanbase.[22] The album reached number 2 in Singapore while "I Should've Never Let You Go" reached number 1.[23] In August 2000, Bardot embarked on its first national concert tour of Australia[24] and released their third single "These Days", which peaked at number 19 in Australia.[25] The group performed "These Days" at the 2000 ARIA Music Awards[26] where they were nominated for Highest Selling Single, Highest Selling Album and Best Video.[27]

2001–2002: Departure of Underwood and Play It Like That

In March 2001, Bardot relocated to the United Kingdom to release "Poison" and begin work on their second album.[28] Despite a significant promotional push including appearances on SMTV Live, Nickelodeon and Pepsi Chart, the single was only a limited success, peaking at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart.[29] While preparing the release of "ASAP", the first single from their second album, Underwood decided to leave Bardot in pursuit of a role in the musical Hair. Ultimately the production was cancelled before it commenced due to financial pressures and shortly after, Underwood would go on to collaborate with dance act Disco Montego.[30][31] "ASAP" launched Bardot as a four-piece in July 2001 and reached number 5 in Australia,[32] becoming their fourth gold single.[33]

Script error: No such module "Listen".In August 2001, Bardot performed the Village People's "Go West" at the opening ceremony of the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane[34] and in October, released the second single from their second album, "I Need Somebody". The single gained a positive reception from critics with comparisons to the dance-pop music of Kylie Minogue being made.[35] It confirmed the group's staying power, peaking in the Australian top 5 and becoming Bardot's highest charting debut since "Poison".[36] In November 2001, Bardot released their second album, Play It Like That, which featured co-writes by all members and received favourable reviews from critics.[37] The album debuted at number 16[38] on the Australian album charts and was certified gold,[33] but continued to drop in the weeks following, spending seven weeks in the top 100.[39] To support the album's launch, Bardot performed at Austereo's Rumba music festivals in Melbourne and Sydney, each attended by 40,000 spectators.[12]

In February 2002, the group released its final single, "Love Will Find a Way", which peaked at number 18.[40] In March they embarked on their second national tour with Australian boy band Human Nature[41] and performed at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.[42] In April, Bardot performed at the International Indian Film Academy Awards in Malaysia, followed by a promotional tour of India.[12]

2002–2019: Break-up and post-Bardot years

On 16 April 2002, Bardot announced their decision to split.[5] An official statement read the group had "...cited the need for a well earned break following what has been a phenomenal 2.5-year explosion on the Australian music scene" and that "the pace at which the group's career continued...has taken its toll."[5] The group performed a farewell concert for Channel V and made their final appearance together for a charity event on 2 May in Sydney.[2] The decision to break up came as a surprise to many in the industry who believed Bardot was in the process of establishing a strong and credible reputation.[43] Rumours circulated that the split was a result of Monk's desire to begin a solo career, though she denied this.[44] Soon after Bardot's split, Wood confirmed that at the time, both she and Chapple were the two members keen to continue as Bardot.[45]

All members, apart from Polihronas, went on to release solo music before forging careers in different fields. Solo singles that charted in the Australian top 50 were Underwood's "Danger" (2004) and collaboration singles "Beautiful" (2002), "Magic" (2002) and "Be Together" (2006),[46] Monk's "Inside Outside" (2002), "Get the Music On" (2003) and "One Breath Away" (2003),[47] Wood's "What R U Waiting 4" (2004),[48] and Chappel's "Move Together" (2005).[49] Monk is the only member to have achieved a charting solo album with Calendar Girl (2003).[50] In April 2004, Bardot's original management team Grant Thomas Management sued the Popstars producer Screentime and its joint venture company Five Divas, for breach of contract and loss of earnings.[51] In November 2000, Bardot sacked Grant Thomas Management midway through a three-year contract because according to Screentime, Bardot had "lost all confidence". Grant Thomas were successfully awarded $129,561.[52] In 2009, Wood and Underwood professionally reunited for the stage musical Valentino, based on the life of Rudolph Valentino.[53] In 2019, after years of being commercially unavailable, both of Bardot's albums were added to streaming services.[54]

2020–present: 20th anniversary celebrations, Greatest Hits and mini reunion

In April 2020, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their debut single "Poison", Wood, Underwood and Chapple reunited remotely online to perform the song.[55] Barry would also release her own version of "Poison" later that year.[11] A greatest hits album was released on vinyl in January 2021 [56][57] and a further compilation containing remixes, b-sides and the previously unreleased track, "Something Worth Fighting For", was released digitally in April 2021.[58] In June 2021, both of Bardot's studio albums were re-issued on vinyl for the first time[6] and in July 2021, an EP of new remixes was released.[59]

In October 2021, Underwood and Chapple professionally reunited as a duo under the name Ka'Bel, releasing their debut single "Broken Hearted".[60] In 2023 Chapple published a memoir outlining her time in Bardot called The Girl in the Band.[12]

Lineups

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Discography

Studio albums

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Play It Like That
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Compilations

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Title Album details Peak positions
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Greatest Hits
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Remixes
  • Released: 23 April 2021[58]
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Extended plays

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2021 Mixes
  • Released: 23 July 2021[59]
  • Label: Bardot
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
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Singles

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"I Should've Never Let You Go" 14 29 1 —
"These Days" 19 — 12 —
"ASAP" 2001 5 — — — Play It Like That
"I Need Somebody" 5 — — —
"Love Will Find a Way" 2002 18 — — —
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Home videos

List of home videos, with selected details and certifications
Title Details Certification
Popstars: The Making of Bardot
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Bardot: The Adventure Continues
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Music videos

List of music videos, with year of release and director
Title Year Director
"Poison" 2000 Mark Hartley
"I Should've Never Let You Go"
"These Days" Simon Bookallil
"ASAP" 2001 Mark Hartley
"I Need Somebody" Simon Bookallil
"Love Will Find a Way" 2002

Concert tours

List of concert tours, showing dates, associated album(s), countries and number of shows
Title Dates Associated album(s) Country Shows
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Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2000 Bardot Highest Selling Album Nominated
"Poison" Highest Selling Single Nominated
"Poison" (Directed by Mark Hartley) Best Video Nominated

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Logie Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 Popstars Most Popular Reality Program Nominated

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References

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