Flyer of a performance at the Run Townsville event

Samantha Jade will perform at the Run Townsville event, on july 17th 2016.

24/06/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "Beautycate.com"

SAMANTHA JADE, SINGER.

When Samantha Jade won "The X Factor Australia" in 2012, we were left captivated. She was the complete pop package; pretty, bubbly, gifted and had that bright effervescence australian audiences adore. Today, though, she sings a slightly different tune from her reality talent show days, a successful solo artist, she has also forayed into the world of acting (most recently with a role on "Home And Away"). Despite her famously tiny frame (an uncanny resemblance to Kylie Minogue had her immortalising the pop princess in the lauded INXS television miniseries), she is making a big mark on the entertainment world – proving good things do come in small packages.

Samantha opened the french double doors of her victorian terrace, where we gained a glimpse into the inner workings of her life, and beauty routine. Revelling in the fact she loves makeup (and is quite the maestro with liner in hand), we also learnt of her previous life in LA, and what it was really like to receive a phone call from Kylie herself.

SAMANTHA WEARS DRESS BY "SEED HERITAGE".

“My story is a kind of strange one…

I moved to LA when i was 16 and started over there. I got signed to a label called "Jive Records", who had Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Chris Brown – everyone you aspired to be as a pop star. I was signed there for four years, made a record, so about five albums and none ever came out – it didn’t work out for me. So that was a tough time and i just needed to come home – I needed a bit of Australia. I needed realness, my mum, my friends – I was extremely homesick. So i moved home to Perth and worked for my dad. He was managing a mining warehouse at the time…"

SHE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE IN CONTROL OF HER FUTURE, PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.

"...So i got my steel-cap boots on and my hi-vis [gear] and worked there. 

It was extremely different for me, i’m not that girl, i’m the girliest girl you’ll ever meet – I don’t even do sport. But you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do in situations and i couldn’t get a job because all i had on my resume was singing and song writing. I said to my dad after two years: "I just can’t do this anymore." And i wasn’t good at it – I’d count stock and then i’d lose count at 100. That was a crappy time, and i was watching television and "The X Factor Australia" auditions came on. I thought the only thing i haven’t done is go to the public with my music, it’s all been behind the scenes. So I went on the show and went really badly in the first few weeks, I was in the bottom two more than any contestant on the show. I thought, ok Sammy, you’re going back to the mines…and then i won."

SHE WEARS GREEN KNIT BY "MORRISON".

"There was a time i couldn’t even listen to the radio, I hated music – LA killed my soul.

So winning "The X Factor Australia" was a lot for me because i had done so much in the States, i’d worked with all these big producers, i’d written songs for all these big people and to really come back down and just sing – I found love for it again"

ALWAYS ARMED AND READY WITH A KILLER WATT SMILE

"I always get compared to Kylie Minogue, daily…

… it’s so weird, but i’ll happily take it. After i did "The X Factor Australia", i got a call from "Shine" [production company] saying we’re producing this INXS show and we need a Kylie Minogue. I got to the audition and thought: "Oh God. I’m not going to get this… I’ve just won something finally – why am i putting myself in this position again? And then, i got it. Playing someone who you admire and who is loved here was pressure – I thought, i better not stuff this up."

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES: KYLIE MINOGUE RECOGNISED SAMANTHA'S TALENT...

"Kylie contacted me afterwards…

…and said: "You did such a good job. You were amazing and i wouldn’t have done anything different." Kylie Minogue was actually on the phone to me. I thought i was being "Punk’d". It was on "Kyle And Jackie O" and i said: "Hello?" and i heard a "Hi Sammy, it’s Kylie” and i was like: "Whaaat?!". I couldn’t believe it."

"Home And Away" was really fun – I was a mess going into that as well. I’m always a mess when i do things that o’m nervous with. I hate red carpets – I had to go to the side once and my friend had to cover my face and neck because i had a stress rash. I had one of those on set for the show too, so i wore a high-neck [top]."

HER BEAUTY BOUNTY: "BECCA BRONZER", A RED LIP AND, OF COURSE, "COCO".

"I love makeup – I just love it.

I worked at "The Makeup" store for about six months and i used to do makeovers on people all the time. So i learnt so much, i was kind of like a makeup artist and did a few a little jobs here and there. I love makeup – I just love it. Everyday, i do all my friends makeup; before dates, i do their makeup, before my shows, i do my dancers’ makeup. A lot of the time, i do my own makeup, too. I’m more of a performance girl, i definitely love a dramatic look – people are way out there, they’ve got to be able to see you. But not for an everyday look."

ANOTHER SMALL-FRAMED IDOL FOR THE SINGER IS KATE MOSS, 'SHE'S TIMELESS, AND THE BOOK IS PERFECT FOR MY COFFEE TABLE''.

"My mum had full freckles and I loved it – but I don’t love them on me.

So everyday I’ll wear a little bit of foundation because I’m not a huge fan of my own – although I do love them on other people. I use a few different foundations, MAC’s always a goodie. Then I’ll always curl my lashes because they’re dead straight, then Diorshow, and then curl again six times. They’re so heavy they just wilt. I always use "MAC Strip Down Lip Liner" and my "Nars Belle De Jour" lipstick everyday."

DEEPLY CLEANSING SKIN ON THE DAILY IS PARAMOUNT WHEN COMBATTING THE DAMAGES OF STAGE MAKEUP.

"I used to really struggle with my skin.

I never had bad moments at school – it was after school. I think it was stress and just life and i really went through some bad times with my skin and i tried everything. My friend Sammy came to Sydney and said she used this one product called "Arbonne", so i use the cleanser. Then i use the "Embryolisse Moisturiser" and it doubles as a great primer – I’m obsessed with it. And that’s all i do. I don’t do toner, or that whole thing because my skin gets really irritated."

"ORIBE" AND "R+CO" TOPS HER HAIR CARE REPERTOIRE

"I recently did a little fake [hair] chop…

… for the "Logies Awards" and everyone thought i’d cut it again. But that’s the genius of Jade who does my hair, she has been doing it since "The X Factor Australia". She does the colour, the styling, the cutting, the wigs – we’ve been working together for four years and she just gets my hair – she speaks to it. They have a connection – her and my hair. I love doing hair – I do my friends hair too."

SAMANTHA WEARS TOP BY "BEC & BRIDGE" AND GOLD EARRINGS BY "RELIQUIA".

"I don’t follow any diets and don’t do any exercise – I’m sorry.

I dance though and i do eat healthy. We do shows once a week, hour sets and we dance the whole set. We come off the stage and we are sweating, i’m singing and dancing, so it’s a lot – that heart rate is up. I eat a good amount of red meat and i love my chicken and i eat small portions. The last week, we haven’t had any chocolate in the house, which has been really good because i’ve gone for an apple instead. But i do i have an extreme sweet tooth – I love sweets."

THE BUDDHA STATUE, ONCE HER MUM'S, REPRESENTS PEACE AND GRATITUDE, SOMETHING HER MUM INSTILLED IN HER

"I love Asian food and i love spice.

I’ve grown up with it my whole life and i need chilli on everything. My dad cooks a lot of indian, he’s a really amazing cook. I love my "Dahl" and chickpeas. My typical day is avocado on toast with cayenne pepper, lunch maybe Pho or chicken with rice and chilli and then night time probably soup or something with rice again."

SHE WEARS DUSTY PINK TOP BY "BEC & BRIDGE".

"My style is quite simple. I stick to very basic colours, but go glam sometimes.

There’s always a little bit of glam to it. I love australian designers, "Bec & Bridge", "Alice McCall" and "Zimmermann". I’ve just recently started wearing those things, a few years ago there was no way i could afford them. You can still find nice things in "Bardot" and "Sportsgirl" – You can make outfits work and then get a good bag and nice pair of shoes."

YOUR NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A... "YSL" BAG, OF COURSE.

"The only thing i splurge on designer wise is bags…

i have a bag obsession, so i’ll always pay the money and get a good bag. I had always wanted a designer handbag for as long as i can remember, so i worked really hard and the first thing i bought was a bag. If you have a good bag, your whole outfit looks great.”

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22/06/16 - "The Daily Telegraph" newspaper photoshoot

17/06/16 - Samantha Jade at the "Pink Hope" gala in Sydney

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"Shake That" featuring Pitbull:

16/06/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on Seven's "The Morning Show" in Sydney

13/06/16 - "TV Soap" magazine scan

"Only Just Begun" used on a Seven's "Home And Away" ad

05/06/16 - Samantha Jade performing at the match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs VS the Gold Coast Titans at "NIB" stadium in Perth

Message:

"Always" (Rehearsal):

"Advance Australia Fair" national anthem:

"Shake That" featuring Pitbull - "Always" - "What You've Done To Me" - "Up!":

"Always":

02/06/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on "Juiced TV" season 2 episode 49

23/05/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on Nine's "Today Extra" in Sydney

23/05/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "DailyTelegraph.com.au"

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"Awareness and the sisterhood are really important to me": Samantha Jade to sing at "Pink Hope" gala.

Supporting "Pink Hope’s Pinky Promise" campaign was a no-brainer for Samantha Jade and she even roped in best friends and housemates Amanda Deller and Samantha Fairfull.

It was a no-brainer for Samantha Jade to put her name to the latest "Pink Hope" initiative.

The singer and actor posed for a series of beautiful images with best friends and housemates Amanda Deller and Samantha Fairfull to support "Pink Hope’s Pinky Promise" campaign, encouraging women to take control of their health:

“Cancer is something that has affected me and my family so closely, awareness and the sisterhood is really important to me”, she said, “I’m happy to support anything that is for cancer and especially for women.”

Jade, whose mother Jacqui Gibbs died of cancer in 2014, will also perform at the annual "Pink Hope" gala at "The Star" casino on june 17th 2021.

"Pink Hope" was founded by Sydney mum Krystal Barter, who herself underwent a preventive double mastectomy as a carrier of the BRCA gene. The charity aims to raise funds and awareness for preventive breast and ovarian health.

Jade, 29, said her mother’s battle with cancer had inspired her to be more proactive with her own health:

“The first thing i did after i came back from a family holiday and grieved for a few months heavily was go straight to a check-up because that was something my mum wanted me to do”, Jade explained, “It is important to make sure everything is ok and i am so cautious now.”

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21/05/16 - Samantha Jade at "HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards" at the "Crown Towers" in Perth

19/05/16 - "OK!" magazine Australia scan

17/05/16 - Samantha Jade at the "Bec & Bridge" show at the "Mercedes-Benz" fashion week resort 17 collections at "Carriageworks" in Sydney

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Samantha Jade to star in Nine's "House Of Bond" miniseries

Alan Bond’s life story the subject of a Nine miniseries starring Samantha Jade, Johnny Ruffo and Ben Mingay

The life of the late Alan Bond is to be played out on the small screen in a miniseries starring Samantha Jade and Johnny Ruffo.

But it’s "Packed To The Rafters" and former "Wonderland" actor Ben Mingay who has been given the lead role.

The "House Of Bond" will chart the rise and fall of Mr. Bond, who died at "Fiona Stanley Hospital", aged 77, almost a year ago after open-heart surgery.

In similar fashion to the "House Of Hancock", the story of iron-ore magnate Lang Hancock, "House Of Bond" will delve into the high-flyer and convicted fraudster’s life of fame and fortune.

The mini-series will co-star "Red Dog" actor Rachael Taylor as Diana Bliss, Mr. Bond’s second wife who committed suicide in 2012. "Neighbours" actress Adrienne Pickering will star as “Big Red’’, Eileen Bond, whom Mr. Bond married in 1955 and divorced in 1992. The late english businessman Roland “Tiny” Rowland, who exposed troubles in Mr. Bond’s business empire in the late 1980s, will be played by Sam Neill, who also appeared in "House Of Hancock".

Nine has yet to revealed who Jade and Ruffo will be portraying, but the station says the western Australia pair will feature alongside "Underbelly" actor Gyton Grantley and character actors Anne Looby, John Howard, Roy Billing, Paul Gleeson and Jack Campbell.

"House Of Bond" will be a rags-to-riches tale charting father-of-four Bond’s rise and fall as a “Ten Pound Pom”, who became a national hero for winning the America’s cup and national disgrace for his central role in the western Australia nc scandals of the 1980s. It will question whether Bond was the hero or the villain.

"House Of Bond", which is being filmed in Perth and Sydney, is expected to air late this year.

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09/05/16 - Samantha Jade leaving the Sydney airport

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09/05/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on Nine's "Today" in Sydney

08/05/16 - Samantha Jade at the "Logie Awards" at "Palladium" ballroom at "Crown" casino in Melbourne

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"TV Week" magazine interview:

06/05/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on the "TV Week" magazine Facebook page

05/05/16 - "OK!" magazine Australia scans and photoshoot

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05/05/16 - Samantha Jade out in "Kings Cross" in Sydney

"Always" promotional photo ad

30/04/16 - Samantha Jade performing at the "Movie World" carnivale in Gold Coast

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Full show:

"Firestarter" - "Always":

"Up!":

"Always":

Flyer of a performance at the "Movie World" carnivale in Gold Coast

Samantha Jade will perform at the Movie World carnivale in Gold Coast, on april 30th 2016.

21/04/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6408

20/04/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6407

20/04/16 - "PopSugar.com.au" website photoshoot

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April 2016 - Samantha Jade at a recording studio in London

07/04/16 - "Shake That" featuring Pitbull included on the Michelle Bridge's "Booty Blitz Trax" compilation

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06/04/16 - Samantha Jade performing during a showcase at "Marquee" club in Sydney

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"Shake That" featuring Pitbull:

"Always":

06/04/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on the "Famous" Facebook page

05/04/16 - Samantha Jade on 96.9 Nova FM's "Smalzzy's Surgery" in Sydney

Introduction:

Full show:

Game:

"Always" with Nic Westaway (Acoustic):

04/04/16 - Samantha Jade on Seven's "Sunrise" in Gold Coast

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"Firestarter", "Shake That" featuring Pitbull and "What You've Done To Me" mashup - Interview:

"Always" - Interview:

"Interview:

03/04/16 - Samantha Jade at the "Logie Awards" nominations launch at the "Crown Towers" hotel in Melbourne

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"TV Week" magazine interview:

"Always" (Rehearsal):

"Always" (Acoustic):

Behind the scenes:

01/04/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on 98.1 Power FM in Muswellbrook

01/04/16 - Samantha Jade performing at the "Isagenix" conference in Brisbane

"What You've Done To Me":

"Up!":

"Shake That" featuring Pitbull:

"Always":

31/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6394

31/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6395

30/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6393

28/03/16 - "Shake That" featuring Pitbull used on the american show ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" season 22 week 2: "Latin Night"

Seven's "Home And Away" promotional interview

25/03/16 - Samantha Jade performing on Seven's "Good Friday Appeal" in Melbourne

"Always":

23/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6390

Seven's "Home And Away" behind the scenes

20/03/16 - Samantha Jade at Melbourne's "Formule 1 Grand Prix"

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"Advance Australia Fair" national anthem:

18/04/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6405

18/03/16 - Samantha Jade mentioned and played on the american satellite radio show from Sirius XM Hits 1's #YouTube15

16/03/16 - Samantha Jade on Seven's "The Morning Show" in Sydney

"Always" - Interview:

16/03/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on 103.5 Hot FM's "Illy And Shad" in Cairns

16/03/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on 93.1 Star FM's "Whitto And Ash" in Wagga Wagga

16/03/16 - Samanta Jade being interviewed on 94.9 Power FM's "The Big Breakky With Crystal And Chris" in North Nowra

15/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6382

15/03/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "auspOp.com.au"

"Pop Fan Five": Samantha Jade

After featuring Cyrus Villanueva in our first Pop Fan Five last month, Samantha Jade steps up to answer the pressing questions of a lucky few.

Questions like ‘will there be a third album?’ and ‘how many more singles will be released from your album?’ are answered in our latest #PopFanFive.

Natasha:

01. Would you ever make a Snapchat account for your fans?

Maybe. I’ve been thinking about it.

02. Who would you love to do a collaboration with?

Ed Sheeran or Drake.

03. Will there be an album three later this year?

Yes. Hopefully by the end of the year.

04. Have you been offered any other acting roles?

Not yet.

05. What’s your favourite thing about performing?

There is nothing like the feeling you get when you are performing on stage. The best part is the incredible energy you feel from the crowd.

Johnny:

01. Are you planning a tour this year?

Yes. We are in the process of planning it now.

02. Will we get another single off "Nine" after "Always"?

Yes. :) But i can’t tell you which one.

03. Would you say "yes" if you were offered a job as a judge on "The X Factor Australia"?

I think it would be an incredible experience, so maybe.

04. After "Home And Away", would you like to do more acting?

Absolutely. It’s so much fun.

05. If you could collaborate with any australian artist, who would you pick?

Guy or Nathaniel.

Dayna:

01. Do you have any plans for an overseas trip to promote your music?

I would love to go to London.

02. What is your favourite lyric?

"Opened my eyes and i counted from five, you’re never far when we’re apart."

03. Will you be working on a third album soon?

Yes. I’m working on it right now.

04. Have you experienced anything paranormal before?

Yes. Paranormal activity scares me a bit, but i think it can be beautiful too.

05. Do you have any phobias?

Not that i’m aware of, but most creepy crawlies scare me.

Jack:

01. How many singles in total do you plan to release from your album "Nine"?

I think at least two more.

Clarice:

01. Would you ever play a role like Isla again or would you want to play a different role?

I think a different role next would be fun.

Samantha Jade’s new single "Always" is available now.

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14/03/16 - Samantha Jade performing on 90.9 Sea FM in Gold Coast

"Always":

"Not The Only One" (Sam Smith cover):

14/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6381

14/03/16 - Samantha Jade posing during a photoshoot at South Bank in Brisbane to promote Seven's "Home And Away"

14/03/16 - Samantha Jade on 106.9 Nova FM's "Ash, Kip And Luttsy" in Brisbane

"Always" (Acoustic):

13/03/16 - Samantha Jade at "Big Gay Day" festival at "The Wickham" hotel in Brisbane

Interview:

Full show:

"Only Just Begun":

Flyer of a performance at "Big Gay Day" festival at "The Wickham" hotel in Brisbane

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Samantha Jade will perform at "Big Gay Day" festival at "The Wickham" hotel in Brisbane, on march 13th 2016.

10/03/16 - Samantha Jade on KIIS 106.5's "The Thinkergirls" in Sydney

"Bang Bang" with Kristie Mercer (Jessie J featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj cover):

09/03/16 - Samantha Jade on 96.9 Nova FM's "Smallzys Surgery" in Sydney

Full show:

Game:

09/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6378

"Finish this sentence" with Nic Westaway

08/03/16 - Samantha Jade on Seven's "Sunrise" in Sydney

Message:

Interview - "Always":

08/03/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on Seven's "The Daily Edition" in Sydney

08/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6377

08/03/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed on Seven's "The Morning Show" in Sydney

08/03/16 - Samantha Jade leaving the Seven's "The Morning Show" studios in Sydney

08/03/16 - Samantha Jade leaving the Seven's "Sunrise" studios in Sydney

07/03/16 - Samantha Jade and Nic Westaway being interviewed on Twitter's "#BlueRoom" in Sydney

Seven's "Home And Away", "Always" single and music video ad

06/03/16 - Samantha Jade on Fox Hit 101.9's "Hit AU With Byron Cooke" in Melbourne

06/03/16 - Samantha Jade at "Watergardens" town centre in Taylors Lake

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"Shake That" featuring Pitbull:

05/03/16 - Samantha Jade being interviewed for the website "DailyTelegraph.com.au"

Live: Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi Gras 2016.

A glittering celebration of love and pride, the 2016 Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi Gras parade is nearly here.

Mardi Gras veteran, pop star Samantha Jade, is a firm believer in equal rights, unequivocally supporting marriage equality:

“I cannot believe that in Australia, a country that’s ahead in so many ways, we’re so behind on this (issue)”, she said, "People should be free to love who they want to love and take that to the next level and get married if they want”, "The X Factor Australia" alumni said, ahead of her performance tonight.

Jade is taking part in her fourth Mardi Gras tonight, but it’s her first time in the parade.

Atop "The Star’s Shine Bright" float, the 28 year old will be performing singles "Firestarter" and "Only Just Begun" in a "Studio Paris" costume designed especially her.

Tonight’s parade is touted as one of the biggest yet and the parade begins at 07.45pm at the southern end of "Hyde" park.

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05/03/16 - Samantha Jade performing at the Mardi Gras parade in Sydney

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"Firestarter":

"Only Just Begun":

Behind the scenes:

05/03/16 - Samantha Jade on Seven's "Weekend Sunrise: Parathon" special in Sydney

"Always":

"Always" music video #1 on the iTunes Australia music video chart

04/03/16 - "The Daily Telegraph" newspaper photoshoot

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04/03/16 - Samantha Jade, Reece Mastin and Bonnie Anderson climbing the Sydney Harbour bridge

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03/03/16 - Every scenes of Samantha Jade on Seven's "Home And Away" episode 6374

"Always" music video and behind the scenes

The music video was directed by Nik Kacevski and premiered on "Vevo" on march 03rd 2016.

Behind the scenes: