Kids United | |
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 The Kids United on stage for the Don't Touch My Post show at Canal Factory. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | France |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2015–2017 (first generation) 2018–2021 (new generation) |
| Past members |
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Kids United were a French pop band between 2015 and 2021 that consisted of six, later five, children born between 2000 and 2009. It was created to support UNICEF campaigns and is sponsored by Hélène Ségara and Corneille, two Francophone singers. The first album Un monde meilleur (A better world) was launched on Universal Children's Day in 2015, it received gold certification in France.[1] The second album Tout le bonheur du monde was certified 2× platinum. It won a Felix Award for best pop album; making it the band's first award.
On 30 May 2018, it was announced that three of the remaining four members were to leave the group for a solo career, and the one remaining member, Gloria, would continue with other young singers under the name Kids United Nouvelle Génération (Kids United New Generation).[2] In 2020, Kids United Nouvelle Génération joined Green Team: a group of artists who sing to raise awareness of ecological issues.
- ^ "Les Certifications - SNEP". 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Kids United : Erza, Esteban et Gabriel quittent le groupe". chartsinfrance.net. Retrieved 3 March 2022.