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Victoria Anthony became an internet sensation in 2018 after singing her heart out to her idol, superstar recording artist P!NK, in front of 20,000 spectators at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. And as one radio personality put it “she NAILED IT”.

It’s the memory of a lifetime and a thrilling moment to witness, including the millions who saw it in the days afterwards, thanks to worldwide press coverage. Its been viewed over 100 MILLION times online and it’s changed Anthony’s life forever.

The talented singer/songwriter, now 13, created a social media sensation via the hashtag #VicAndPink, along with a custom video featuring her singing P!nk’s hit song "What About Us", asking for the chance to perform the song at the pop star’s Vancouver concert.

Back on that steamy May evening last year, all seemed lost for Anthony when P!nk performed the song she recorded in her video, but then later in the night, during a break between songs Pink began reading some of the signs brought by fans, including one by Anthony that featured the request to sing with her and the now viral hashtag. Having heard of the campaign, Pink approached Victoria, asking “are you the one from the news?” and handed her a microphone. In front of such a massive crowd, and literally inches away from the beaming smile of the multi-platinum singer/songwriter, Anthony belted out a powerful a Capella rendition of Perfect. Over 100,000,000 views, and counting, of her live audition to P!nk BIO

Without You is the first song Anthony had ever written. The The effort put forth in the attempt to gain P!nk’s attention and initial idea for the structure, chords, melody and lyrics were eventually create that life-altering moment is only the latest in her own, but she enlisted top Vancouver-based producer/ a series of bold decisions for the independent thinking teen. songwriter Troy Samson (Delirium, Shiloh, Victoria Duffield) to Possessed of a keen sense of herself, her art and her ambitions help complete it. in life, Anthony has always had an inner confidence that has allowed her to develop strong opinions and take decisive action “It’s about my grandmother who had breast cancer and just in the way she would embrace music – on her own terms. thinking about how much she means to me. She is a cancer survivor, thankfully, but I also think the song can be interpreted The attention gleaned from the event, and the confidence in many different ways. It could be about a relationship, or a gained from the experience has led to Anthony collaborating family member, or just being appreciative about what you have with some of Canada’s most decorated producers to write and in life,” Anthony said. record her own original music. The first single, Without You, was soft-released in February 2019 and has already generated Because I’m A Girl was co-written alongside the Toronto more than 265,000 streams on Spotify. A second song, and songwriting duo of Rob Wells and Shobha, collectively her first official radio single,Because I’m A Girl, is set to be known as The Fourth Floor. As with Samson, their pedigree released on March 22. is impressive, having worked with the likes of , and among many others. While there is an artful and immediately memorable pop vibe to Anthony’s original music, there is also lyrical depth and “It’s not too political, but political enough to get my meaning a soulfulness that is reminiscent of more recent work by her across. It’s about the importance of women having control of idol P!nk. She is firm in her dedication to making music that, the choices in their life; it’s about empowerment and standing first and foremost, has meaning for her, and seeks creative up for yourself, starting when you’re a girl and keeping that satisfaction as the ultimate goal – rejecting the trappings of sense of inner strength throughout your whole life. And it’s also pop celebrity status. Again, art comes first for Anthony, not about women standing together, united, to make all our lives the fame, using P!nk’s unconventional approach and down-to- better,” Anthony explained. earth nature as a template. BIO

Thoughts or concerns over Anthony’s age evaporate quickly Those are sentiments that no doubt would receive a resounding upon having a conversation with her, especially about her ‘hell yeah’ from Pink herself, and a philosophy that is admirable craft. She is thoughtful, articulate and knows herself and her for anyone, regardless of age or career path. capabilities. She has definitive plans for her life and career. This strength of character, along with her obvious talent as a With such fierce determination, an abundance of raw talent songwriter and vocalist meant that even experienced producers that is only now starting to be fully explored, and a powerful like Samson, Wells and Shobha treated Anthony with due authenticity and sense of self-awareness, there is little doubt respect. They knew they were not dealing with a precocious kid that Victoria Anthony is on the cusp of a truly extraordinary hoping simply to be a pop star, but a genuine artist looking to career as a songwriter, vocalist and recording artist. tap into their wisdom and experience to augment her existing skills and abilities.

“They were all very nice and really good about teaching me. They treated me with respect, and they listened to my ideas and we worked great together. I was free to do what I wanted to do, and they never tried to push me or convince me to try something I didn’t want to do. It was a great experience to work with people who do this for a living, and to be treated like a real collaborator by them,” she said.

“I always want to have creative control and to be in charge of my own development. I always want to make music that means something to me, and hopefully to other people. I want to focus on living my life on my own terms, whether that means concentrating on my education first, or my choices as an artist. I want people, especially other female artists to see that you don’t have to go the traditional route to follow your dreams.” TALENT

SINGER, SONGWRITER

Victoria Anthony discovered her passion for singing at the age of three. Ten years later, she has achieved what most would think impossible. After being noticed by renowned singer and songwriter, Pink!, her life would change completely.

DREAMER, DOER

Songwriting is a creative outlet for Victoria. She’s shared that it’s a great way to identify her thoughts through musical expression. From piano to guitar, her ability to strike a cord and craft the perfect lyric to match it is a unique skill set that allows her to create beautifully personal music. LIVE GIGS (BRITISH COLUMBIA)

CANADIANS BASEBALL GAME Vancouver

CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Vancouver

CONCERT IN THE PARK Richmond

LAUNCH PARTY FOR “WITHOUT YOU” Vancouver

ACTIVELY WRITING ORIGINAL SONGS MEDIA STATS

YOUTUBE 16,500 7 MILLION 15 SUBSCRIBERS VIEWS ON CHANNEL MUSIC COVERS

75,000 73,000 11,000 AVERAGE VIDEO VIEWS VIDEO LIKES VIDEO SHARES

INSTAGRAM 10,000 15,000 500 FOLLOWERS AVERAGE VIDEO VIEWS AVERAGE STORY VIEWS

FACEBOOK 3,500+ 51 203,000 FOLLOWERS VIDEOS RELEASED MINUTES OF SINCE JUNE 2018 VIDEO VIEWED

INTERNATIONAL WATCHED IN UK, US, 68% 32% CANADA, AUSTRALIA, REACH GERMANY FEMALE VIEWERS MALE VIEWERS MEDIA

She stole the show at the P!nk concert in Rogers Arena.

Ben Miljure CTV NEWS

FEATURED IN FIRST ORIGINAL SINGLE

RELEASE DATE : FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

“WITHOUT YOU” Written and performed by Victoria Anthony

250,000 175,000

SPOTIFY STREAMS MUSIC VIDEO VIEWS IN IN THE FIRST MONTH THE FIRST TWO WEEKS

FEATURED ON ORIGINAL SINGLE

RELEASE DATE : MARCH 22ND, 2019

“BECAUSE I'M A GIRL” Written and performed by Victoria Anthony Music video directed by Natalie Boltt & Keyon Slowly CONTACT

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