Phil Madsen
New Zealand singer-songwriter Phil Madsen is the second youngest of a musical family of eight children. No stranger to the stage, Phil has been performing since the age of four. Recognized for his impressive vocal range, he has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business, including Air Supply, Cher, Hank Marvin, Hootie & the Blowfish, The Pointer Sisters, Spandau Ballet, and Boyzlife. He has also performed in Las Vegas for a private event with ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalists and recorded with musical producer Kevin Flournoy in Los Angeles.
Phil has two top 20 hits under his belt and won ‘Top Male Vocalist’ at the New Zealand Variety Artist Awards in 2013. He has self-produced two albums, ‘Mr Yellow Tree’ and 'This World'. His song ‘Dancing on the Moon' was awarded a top-five nomination in the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, and ‘This World' climbed to number one in the Singer-Songwriter Charts on iTunes.
In 2017, Phil joined Eddie Rayner’s show ‘ENZO’ in Australia and New Zealand, performing the songs of Split Enz—the original band before it reformed into ‘Crowded House’—alongside an 18-piece orchestra, receiving excellent reviews.
“Phil’s voice and range were excellent and, dare I say it, sounded better at times than the original artist.” – David Boyle, The 13th Floor
“Madsen's voice is incredible, not only for range but also intensity – Stuff and Nonsense, I Hope I Never, and Edible Flowers were heart-rending.” – Patrick Shepherd, Stuff
In 2018, Phil began his solo tour, ‘One Man, 5 Voices’, performing original songs and covering famous artists, including Queen, The Eagles, The Bee Gees, and Neil Diamond.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Phil adapted to the new circumstances by taking his performances online and streaming shows over social media. He reached audiences of over 500k, bringing people together in a different way during challenging times. In 2021, he was featured in the book "Silver Linings" for his ability to keep people connected and bring joy during difficult times.
Phil finished off 2020 as the headline artist for ‘An Eden Park Christmas’ and performed on radio and the online broadcast for ‘Coca Cola Christmas On The Breeze.’
In addition to performing at high-profile public events such as the America's Cup opening ceremony, winning and homecoming celebrations, Coca Cola Christmas in the Park, and Sky City Starlight Symphony, Phil is also a regular at private functions and charitable events. Furthermore, he creates and performs commercial jingles for both local and international corporations. Phil's schedule is always full, with a wide range of engagements that showcase his musical versatility.
He is also actively working on a new album and collaborating with other artists in the industry. One of his recent achievements includes writing and producing the theme song ‘Let Me’, sung by Caitlin Rose for the short film ‘The Machine’, directed by Isaac Bell. The film secured an award for Best Editing at the LA Shorts Film Festival in 2022.
Phil has also just released his new song 'And Say' for New Zealand Music Month and is currently working on a new album.
Phil Madsen Demo
Solo, Duo, Band For demonstration purposes only; please note that sound quality may vary.
Providing a glimpse into our diverse repertoire and past performances.
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Previous Events
 Nurture Change Fiji |  ORL 2022 Cordis |  Charity Lunch 2023 |
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 HELLO WORLD CONFERENCE Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand |  PAN CAN GALA Auckland Museum |  Mairangi Bay Food & Wine Festival 2024 |
 Indevin New Zealand |  Cure Kids - 10 Years New Zealand |  VODAFONE CHRISTMAS NZ Uno Loco |
 Coca-Cola Events over 20 years Uno Loco |  Phil Madsen has been providing music for the Bayleys Awards at Spark Arena for nearly a decade. SPARK ARENA |  MITRE 10 AWARDS - SPARK ARENA Uno Loco Photo by Courts Chrissy |
 EMIRATES TEAM NZ Coming Home Party - RNZYS |  Awards Band 20 years New Zealand |  Graeme Dingle Foundation - Wither Hills |
 APL Window Solutions St Mathew's Cathedral |  Dazzle 2023 & 2024 |  DOMINION CONSTRUCTION 50 YEARS Auckland Museum |
 Performing for 5 years QUEST APARTMENTS HOTELS AWARDS Villa Maria |  PARTNERS LIFE AWARDS Auckland Museum, New Zealand |  WITHER HILLS 25 YEAR CELEBRATION Marlborough, New Zealand |
 PanCan Lunch New Zealand |  Mincher Gardens - PINK Charity |  The Warehouse Spark Arena |
Notable Performances
Notable Performances:
- America's Cup, Team New Zealand winning celebrations – New Zealand, 2021
- Lead Role - Coca Cola Christmas On The Breeze, 2020
- Featured in ‘Silver Linings’ – Kiwi Success Stories in the time of Covid, 2020
- Live Stream Shows over lockdowns, reaching social media audiences of over 500k
- Headline Act - An Eden Park Christmas, 2020
- Boyzlife NZ Tour, 2018
- One Man 5 Voices NZ Tour, 2018
- Lead Role in Eddie Rayner’s Split Enz Show - ENZO – New Zealand Tour, 2018
- Los Angeles - Recording, 2017
- Las Vegas - Wynn Hotel – America's Got Talent Performance, 2017
- Lead Role in Eddie Rayner’s ENZO - Melbourne, Australia, 2017
- Lead Role Actor & Singer - TV Commercial Woodstock, 2017
- America's Cup, Team New Zealand winning celebrations – New Zealand, 2017
- Mercury Music Festival - New Zealand, 2017
- Opening Artist for Spandau Ballet Tour - New Zealand, 2017
- Guest Artist for Air Supply - New Zealand, 2013
- Guest Artist for Hank Marvin (The Shadows) - New Zealand, 2013
- Guest Artist for the Pointer Sisters - New Zealand, 2011
- Guest Artist for Cher Farewell Tour - New Zealand, 2004
- Guest Artist for Hootie & the Blowfish Tour
- Guest Artist for Jimmy Barnes Tour
- Guest Artist for Pseudo Echo Tour
- Guest Artist for Peter Andre Tour
- Lead Role at Coca Cola Christmas in the Park (250,000 audience)
- SKYCITY Starlight Symphony - ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (250,000 audience)
- Kuala Lumpur Orchestra, KL Tower
- Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, for the Prime Minister of New Zealand
- America's Cup Opening and Closing Ceremonies, New Zealand, 2002
- Stadium Spectacular - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Awards
Awards:
- Top Male Artist Award, 2013
- Nominated Top Five Best Song - APRA Silver Scroll Awards - ‘Dancing On The Moon’
- Awarded ‘Most Air Play’ on New Zealand Radio - ‘Dancing On The Moon’
Releases:
- “And Say” - Single release, NZ Music Month
- ‘Meet Out on the Water’ – Inspired by current Covid times and America's Cup success
- ‘This World’ - Number one in the Singer-Songwriter Charts on iTunes
- 'Dancing on the Moon' - Radio release in New Zealand, Malaysia, and Dubai
- 'Mr Yellow Tree' - Released digitally worldwide
- 'When I Get Back To You' - Radio release & major TV commercial
- 'Beautiful' - Nurture (Warner Music) - Top 10 hit and video
- 'Did You Do It All for Love?' - Nurture (Warner Music) - Top 10 hit and video
PREVIOUS TOURS
ENZO
In November 2017, Phil joined Eddie Rayner’s show ‘ENZO’ in Melbourne, Australia, performing the songs of Split Enz—the original band before it reformed into ‘Crowded House’—alongside an 18-piece orchestra.
Reviews
“Madsen's voice is incredible, not only for range but also intensity – Stuff and Nonsense, I Hope I Never, and Edible Flowers were heart-rending.” – Patrick Shepherd, Stuff
"Phil’s voice and range were excellent and, dare I say it, sounded better at times than the original artist.” – David Boyle, The 13th Floor
Eddie Rayner & Phil
Phil & Eddie
BOYZLIFE
Phil toured New Zealand as a guest artist for Boyzlife—a duo comprising Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, originally members of '90s and '00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. The incredibly funny and talented singers invited Phil to join them on stage for their encore songs.
Boyzlife
Boys Life & Phil
Phil on stage with Boyzlife
Boyzlife
LOS ANGELES
Phil had the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles and record with legendary keyboardist, producer, and songwriter Kevin Flournoy and producer Matt Brownlie. Kevin has been the former keyboardist for American Idol, The Pointer Sisters, Chaka Khan, Donny Osmond, and Dionne Warwick, to name a few. Phil and Kevin did an impromptu live recording of 'What a Fool Believes' in Kevin's home in California. Currently, Phil is working on some new material with Kevin.
Click here to see the impromptu performance of 'What a Fool Believes'
Phil & Kevin
Kevin, Matt & Phil
Phil & Kevin
SPANDAU BALLET TOUR
Phil was initially asked to be Nik Kershaw's musical director and assemble a Kiwi band to be his backing group. Unfortunately, when Nik pulled out of his tour, Phil had the incredible opportunity to take his place and join Spandau Ballet.
Spandau Ballet - Phil Madsen Band
Tony Hadley - Spandau Ballet
AIR SUPPLY
Phil performed with his band as a guest artist on the Air Supply tour, delivering captivating and memorable performances throughout the tour.
Air Supply
Phil and Air Supply
Air Supply
HANK MARVIN
Phil had the honor of performing solo as a guest artist for Hank Marvin, the renowned guitarist from Cliff Richard's band.
Phil & Hank Marvin
COCA COLA CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Phil was fortunate enough to perform at CCCP for over 10 shows. This opportunity provided a great platform for him to launch his music in New Zealand. The photo, taken by Darryn Galpin, captures Phil performing his hit song 'Dancing on the Moon.'
CCCP Phil Madsen
CCCP Phil Madsen
Phil & Frankie Stevens CCCP
CCCP Phil Madsen
THE POINTER SISTERS
Phil performed with his band as a guest artist for The Pointer Sisters. This opportunity introduced him to the incredible legendary keyboard player Kevin Flournoy. Later, Phil joined Kevin in Los Angeles to perform and record.
Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters & Phil
Pointer Sisters
CHER FAREWELL TOUR
One of the biggest moments in Phil's life was when he was asked to perform as Cher's guest artist during her tour in New Zealand. "Meeting Cher was incredible, and I'll never forget this tour," Phil recalls.
Phil & Cher
Cher
Cher
Phil & Cher
Corporate Set List Example Plus Many More:
(I've Had) The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
9 To 5 - Dolly Parton
A Kind Of Magic - Queen
A Touch Of Paradise - John Farnham
Africa - Toto
Age Of Reason - John Farnham
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All I Want Is You - U2
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
All Of Me - John Legend
Angels - John Farnham
Angels - Robbie Williams
Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
April Sun In Cuba - Dragon
Are You Old Enough - Dragon
As It Was - Harry Styles
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
Barbie Girl - Aqua
Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil
Before You Leave - Six60
Bennie And The Jets - Elton John
Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House
Better Man - Robbie Williams
Better Man - Pearl Jam
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Blame It On The Boogie - The Jacksons
Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Breakfast In America - Supertramp
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Budapest - George Ezra
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) - Elton John & Dua Lipa
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Country Roads - John Denver
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dakota - Stereophonics
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest
Dancing On The Moon - Phil Madsen
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Daughters - John Mayer
December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) - The Four Seasons
Desperado - Eagles
Distant Sun - Crowded House
Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
Down Under - Men At Work
Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner
Drops Of Jupiter - Train
Easy - Commodores
Englishman In New York - Sting
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Escape (The Piña Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
Fall At Your Feet - Crowded House
Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
Father And Son - Cat Stevens
Feel - Robbie Williams
Fields Of Gold - Sting
Fix You - Coldplay
Flashdance...What A Feeling - Irene Cara
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Follow Me - Uncle Kracker
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Forever In Blue Jeans - Neil Diamond
Forever Now - Cold Chisel
Four Seasons In One Day - Crowded House
Fragile - Sting
Funkytown - Lipps Inc.
Georgy Porgy - Toto
Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Gravity - John Mayer
Great Southern Land - Icehouse
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins
Home By The Sea - Genesis
Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
Hotel California - Eagles
How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor
Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp
I Am... I Said - Neil Diamond
I Can't Tell You Why - Eagles
I Got You - Split Enz
I Hope I Never - Split Enz
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
I Want To Break Free - Queen
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
I'm Not In Love - 10cc
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
If You Leave Me Now - Chicago
In The Air - L.A.B.
In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Is This Love - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Just What I Needed - The Cars
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Lady In Red - Chris Deburgh
Layla - Eric Clapton
Listen To The Music - The Doobie Brothers
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Living Next Door To Alice - Smokie
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers
Lose Control - Teddy Swims
Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young
Love Of My Life - Queen
Love Will Keep Us Alive - Eagles
Lyin' Eyes - Eagles
Mamma Mia - ABBA
Master Blaster (Jammin') - Stevie Wonder
Message In A Bottle - The Police
Message To My Girl - Split Enz
More Than A Woman - Bee Gees
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
My Girl - The Temptations
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) - Celine Dion
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
New Kid In Town - Eagles
One Day - Op Shop
Original Sin - INXS
Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads
Purple Rain - Prince
Rain - Dragon
Reckless - Australian Crawl
Reminiscing - Little River Band
Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
Rosanna - Toto
Run To You - Bryan Adams
Save Your Tears - The Weeknd
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
She's Always A Woman - Billy Joel
She's The One - Robbie Williams
Simply The Best - Tina Turner
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Six Months In A Leaky Boat - Split Enz
Sky Full Of Stars - Cold Play
Slice Of Heaven - Dave Dobbyn
Slow Dancing In A Burning Room - John Mayer
So Far Away - Dire Straits
Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Still Got The Blues - Gary Moore
Summer Breeze - Seals & Crofts
Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take It Easy - Eagles
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
Take On Me - a-ha
Tear Us Apart - INXS
Telephone Line - Electric Light Orchestra
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Tequila Sunrise - Eagles
That's Freedom - John Farnham
The Boys Light Up - Australian Crawl
The Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
The Dead Heart - Midnight Oil
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh
The Loner - Gary Moore
The Riddle - Nik Kershaw
The Things We Do For Love - 10cc
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
To Be With You - Mr. Big
Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees
Two Strong Hearts - John Farnham
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Under The Sun - L.A.B.
Underneath The Radar - Underworld
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner
Walk Of Life - Dire Straits
Waterloo - ABBA
We Can Get Together - Icehouse
Weather With You - Crowded House
What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
When The War Is Over - Cold Chisel
Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
Why Does Love Do This To Me - The Exponents
Wide Boy - Nik Kershaw
With Or Without You - U2
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
You're The Voice - John Farnham
Phil Madsen Rider Options
Phil Madsen Solo - Rider
This consists of Phil Madsen Solo - I can provide entertainment that ranges from subtle background music to energetic dance tunes. I bring versatility and adaptability to every performance, using a variety of technology from acoustic guitar and looping to full studio-quality backing tracks, delivering the rich, full sound of a band as a one-man show.
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Phil Madsen Band - Rider
This consists of Phil Madsen with 5 piece Band and the option of a female singer
Phil Madsen Big Band (The Works) - Rider
This consists of Phil Madsen with 10 piece Band
including Backing Vocalist & Brass Section
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