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Nigel Lau (Chinese:刘盈毅, born January 16, 2005), is a Australian Chinese singer. He started his singing career in 2014. Since then, he has been nominated and won multiple awards. Nigel attended Springwood Road State School and between 2012-2016 and won 4 Gold Medallions and 1 Silver Medal in the Talent Quest. He currently attends Rochedale State High School. Nigel’s talent was quickly recognized by his Family and Music Teachers from the School and as a result Nigel was encouraged to take up Professional Vocal Tuition. Nigel performs in Talent Quests and Fund Raising Events.

However, the future is of course unknown, but it would take very little imagination to believe that Nigel Lau is destined to make his mark on the world of Contemporary Music.

Early Life
Nigel was born on January 16, 2005 in Kowloon, Hong Kong to his Chinese parents. He has an older Sister. His family originally lived in Kowloon, Hong Kong, before relocating to Australia in 2008. He has won many awards over the years and aspires to be a worldwide international singer songwriter and actor.

2010-2014
Nigel's passion for music started at a young age. He was inspired by Teresa Teng, a singer from Taiwan. In the beginning, he performed her songs for weddings and small functions. Not long later, he found out about Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion and his repertoire expanded.

2014-2016
It wasn't until 2014 when Nigel started taking singing seriously. He started taking singing lessons and performed at the studios events. He also competed in the schools Talent Quest, and received gigs to gain experience.

2017-2020
In 2017, Nigel represented Brisbane's Youth Category and competed with 49 countries and 39 states at Beijing's Water Cube Cup. In 2018 and 2019, Nigel was selected as a Featured vocalist to perform for Creative Generation State Schools Onstage which was aired on Channel 10. In 2020, due to Covid, all entertainers in the industry were affected by the pandemic resulting in less performances.

Awards
2012-2016 won 4 gold medallions and 1 silver medal in School

2014 entered Goodna Jacaranda festival semi-finals in variety category.

2015: the voice of the year in OVS and within these years some other awards.

2016: entered tvb singing competition final 15's in Brisbane.

2016: 1st place Goodna jacaranda festival junior vocals.

2017: 1st place Water Cup Brisbane in youth category and represented Brisbane Chinese to compete in Beijing China with 30 countries 43 regions, won two awards of best Stage Craft and most potential.

2018-2019: Creative Generation State Schools Onstage Featured Vocalist Performances; world harmony day and children's festival in Ipswich. OVS performances & Eats and Beats Underwood and some other singing performances.