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Hand-picked by Yamaha to be the first ever Yamaha Music London Ambassador band and winners of the 2023 Glastonbury/Pilton Party competition, Galaxy Thief are a British indie rock 4-piece from Swanage in Dorset. Formed in early 2017 to showcase the incredible musical capability of its members, GT's core philosophy is to consistently deliver studio quality music in a "live" setting. Their influences are bands such as Foo Fighters, Angels and Airwaves, The 1975 and 80s standouts such as Huey Lewis and the News and Van Halen. From local music venues to festivals around the UK, they have built a reputation for energetic live shows.
The band’s music has drawn a wide audience worldwide and has received hundreds of radio plays and thousands of online plays. In December 2023 they opened for Jake Bugg at the Poole Lighthouse Theatre and returned there in January 2024 to attend the Original Music Awards for Dorset where they won "Best Live Act".
2025 has seen the release of "Mayday" and "RAIN" with another two singles due for imminent release.
The band is made up of Rhys Messenger (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), George Bowerman (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Ben Watton (Drums) and Jake Trim (Bass/Vocals).
The band’s music has drawn a wide audience worldwide and has received hundreds of radio plays and thousands of online plays. In December 2023 they opened for Jake Bugg at the Poole Lighthouse Theatre and returned there in January 2024 to attend the Original Music Awards for Dorset where they won "Best Live Act".
2025 has seen the release of "Mayday" and "RAIN" with another two singles due for imminent release.
The band is made up of Rhys Messenger (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), George Bowerman (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Ben Watton (Drums) and Jake Trim (Bass/Vocals).
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