I’m thrilled to announce that the moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived – “Building the Band” is now live! The stage is set, and the 50 gifted vocalists who will prove they’ve got the chops to become part of the next big sensation have been unveiled.
Starting today, the 9th of July, on Netflix, an exciting competition unfolds. This series follows a collection of skilled vocalists as they come together to form a musical group, all while being strangers to one another.
The singers are evaluated based on musical harmony, emotional bond, and worth, disregarding any factors related to their physical appearance.
Learn about the 50 artists competing in Building the Band to discover their identities.
Building the Band line-up
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Donzell Taggart
- Alison Ogden
- Katie Roeder
- Chance Perez
- Conor Smith
- Kevin Chung
- Jenna Davenport
- Thomas Berberian Gonzaga
- Autumn Bryant
- Aaliyah Larsen
- Maya Patel
- Erica Padilla
- Shade Jenifer
- Zach Newbould
- Haley Gosserand
- Eric Tyler
- Pillow Prince (Jared Garner)
- Cece Keating
- Nori Moore
- Mason Watts
- Noriella Gjieli
- Max Wright
- Briana Gilyard
- Cameron Goode
- Mandy Ratchford
- Joey McGrew
- Landon Boyce
- Alexandra Brodsky
- Bradley Rittman
- Wennely Quezada
- Jermarcus Riggins
- Peter Carboni
- Vibi Borghesi
- Nico Kordysh
- Karlee Tanaka
- Jenna Marquis
- Hannah Pastor
- Gabriella Lora
- Ethan Pugh
- Christian Kirk
- Malik Heard
- Shane Appell
- Elise Kristine
Donzell Taggart
Age: 24
Location: Arkansas
Instagram: @donzelltaggart
Donzell kicked off the performance with a captivating interpretation of Labrinth’s song “Jealous,” leaving many viewers in awe.
The minister, who was the youngest in his Arkansas church, decided to make a name for himself online when the pandemic struck. He embarked on a mission and achieved it by bursting into songs at various Walmarts throughout the United States.
Alison Ogden
Age: 24
Location: Maryland
Instagram: @itsalisonogden
Next in line to showcase her skills, Alison captured the admiration of fellow musicians with her remarkable talent. Eagerly, she desires to join an all-girl band, with aspirations of becoming the main vocalist.
Brianna Mazzola
Age: 24
Location: Pennsylvania
Instagram: @briannamazzola
From a young age, performer Brianna has been vocalizing tunes, and her ambition lies in joining a musical group, having grown up immersed in the sounds of The Supremes, Destiny’s Child, as well as several other renowned female ensembles.
Katie Roeder
Age: 24
Location: Massachusetts
Instagram: @katieroeder
Among the other competitors, Katie has earned a reputation as a formidable force. Her popularity soars on social media platforms, with an impressive 1.3 million ‘likes’ on TikTok by itself.
Chance Perez
Age: 27
Location: California
Instagram: @chance
Previously, Chance was a member of the boy band In Real Life, following his participation in the reality TV competition series “Boy Band” in the year 2017.
Conor Smith
Age: 22
Location: Australia
Instagram: @conorjacobsmith
Conor wowed the other singers with his rendition of Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo.
Kevin Chung
Age: 29
Location: Georgia
Instagram: @kevnchung
In 2021, Kevin Chung, a Korean-American musician, relocated to Los Angeles with the ambition of devoting himself entirely to his singing career.
Jenna Davenport
Age: 19
Location: Nevada
Instagram: @itsjennadave
Jenna Davenport is a singer and the youngest performer on Building the Band.
Thomas Berberian Gonzaga
Age: 21
Location: Brazil
Instagram: @thomasberberian
As a music enthusiast since his childhood years, Thomas Berberian Gonzaga decided to dedicate himself entirely to music once the pandemic arrived.
Autumn Bryant
Age: 21
Location: Maryland
Instagram: @autumnstallia
Autumn draws her greatest vocal inspiration from Michael Jackson, yet her singing style blends the raw edge of Rihanna with the tender softness reminiscent of Jhené Aiko.
Aaliyah Larsen
Age: 23
Location: Utah
Instagram: @aaliyahrosemusic
Aaliyah, who’s often a part-time caregiver, has been passionate about singing since time immemorial. Having navigated through personal challenges within her family, she is now eager to make music a priority once more in her thoughts.
Maya Patel
Age: 25
Location: Illinois
Instagram: @__mayapatel__
Apart from singing, one of Maya’s favourite things to do is read.
Erica Padilla
Age: 24
Location: Australia
Instagram: @ericapadillla
As a young child, Erica found her earliest musical inspiration in Christina Aguilera, and at just six years old, she began to learn and mimic Aguilera’s signature vocal techniques.
Shade Jenifer
Age: 27
Location: Maryland
Instagram: @shadejenifer
When Shade isn’t singing or performing on stage, he can be found playing Fortnite on Twitch.
Zach Newbould
Age: 22
Location: Massachusetts
Instagram: @zacharynewbould
Zach performed during the third episode, and sang a cover of Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things.
Haley Gosserand
Age: 21
Location: Missouri
Instagram: @haley.gosserand
In the year 2024, I embarked on a new journey in the world of acting, complementing my successful singing career. To date, I’ve had the pleasure of starring in five captivating films and three riveting television series.
Eric Tyler
Age: 25
Location: South Carolina
Instagram: @ericwho_
Eric has been a full-time content creator for five years and is an expert on The Vampire Diaries.
Pillow Prince (Jared Garner)
Age: 26
Location: Illinois
Instagram: @pillowprinceee
Pillow is a retired go-go dancer and cites his vocal inspiration to be Mariah Carey.
Cece Keating
Age: 21
Location: Texas
Instagram: @cecekeating
In her heartfelt tribute, Cece chose to perform the song “Rise Up” by Andra Day, dedicating it to her special group of supporters whom she affectionately calls her “angels.” Additionally, it’s worth noting that this talented individual is a three-time All-American cheerleader.
Nori Moore
Age: 24
Location: Georgia
Instagram: @noriroyale
Apart from singing, Nori particularly enjoys roller skating as well. Among the vocalists she admires are Beyoncé, Victoria Monét, Jazmine Sullivan, and Whitney Houston.
Mason Watts
Age: 25
Location: Australia
Instagram: @masonwattsmusic
Mason Watts is a talented singer and performer, and is able to play the didgeridoo.
Noriella Gjieli
Age: 24
Location: New York
Instagram: @noriella
Noriella is already an established singer, having opened for Sabrina Carpenter and Boyz II Men.
Max Wright
Age: 21
Location: California
Instagram: @itsmaxwrightt
Max is among the most youthful competitors, and he particularly enjoys the music groups Maroon 5 and Coldplay.
Bri Gilyard
Age: 23
Location: New Jersey
Instagram: @bri4romtheblock
Apart from her passion for singing, Bri also adores grilled cheese sandwiches. In fact, her 21st birthday celebration was themed around these two favorites – it was a grilled cheese and cake party.
Cameron Goode
Age: 23
Location: Illinois
Instagram: @cameron.goode
Ever since I was nine, I’ve been pursuing my dream of becoming a professional singer, and I’ve been doing just that for all these years.
Mandy Ratchford
Age: 24
Location: Virginia
Instagram: @mandyrosebish
One of Mandy’s guilty pleasures is watching a whole reality show in the span of a weekend.
Joey McGrew
Age: 22
Location: Texas
Instagram: @joey_mcgrew
Growing up, Joey was deeply fascinated by music, and during his junior high years, he crafted a homemade Elvis wig using duct tape for his Halloween attire.
Landon Boyce
Age: 21
Location: Utah
Instagram: @landoboyce
Landon, like many others, had musical history as part of a band, and he entered the show with the ambition to create a new group that would endure.
Alexandra Brodsky
Age: 28
Location: New York
Instagram: @alexandrastarr
Alongside singing, Alexandra does circus performance, specifically Iyra and flying trapeze.
Bradley Rittman
Age: 22
Location: Massachusetts
Instagram: @bradleyrittmann
Bradley delivered a captivating rendition of Ne-Yo’s “So Sick,” leaving the other performers in awe. Did you know that he has memorized The Notebook from cover to cover?
Wennely Quezada
Age: 25
Location: Missouri
Instagram: @wennelyquezada
Wennely’s vocal inspirations include Selena Quintanilla and Alicia Keys.
Jermarcus Riggins
Age: 27
Location: Florida
Instagram: @jermarcusriggins
Jermarcus mastered American Sign Language during his high school years when he was part of the Theatre of the Deaf.
Peter Carboni
Age: 30
Location: Massachusetts
Instagram: @vinnymakesmusic
In the music competition show “Building the Band,” Peter stands out as the most senior participant, and he attributes his vocal style to Brad Delp, a member of the group Boston.
Vibi Borghesi
Age: 28
Location: Canada
Instagram: @shesvibi
Vibi dedicated her performance to the girls and performed Flowers by Miley Cyrus.
Nico Kordysh
Age: 22
Location: Wisconsin
Instagram: @itsnicomay
Nico performed took it country style and performed a rendition of Stick Season by Noah Kahan.
Karlee Tanaka
Age: 21
Location: Hawaii
Instagram: @gnarly.karlee
Karlee isn’t a stranger to Netflix, having appeared on Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.
Jenna Marquis
Age: 21
Location: California
Instagram: @jennaamarquis
Jenna M performed a cover of Lady Gaga’s Million Reasons.
Hannah Pastor
Age: 23
Location: Florida
Instagram: @hannahaalexandra
In her youth, Hannah and her sibling often invested substantial time devising dance choreographies, composing tunes, and assembling performances to entertain their loved ones.
Gabriella Lora
Age: 25
Location: New York
Instagram: @gabriellaalora
Gabriella, who hails from a big family, finds that her childhood experiences greatly shape the kind of music she produces currently.
Ethan Pugh
Age: 26
Location: Ohio
Instagram: @ekpugh12
Growing up, I found my voice echoing that of Michael Bublé and Celine Dion. However, in recent times, the melodies of Stevie Wonder have deeply inspired me.
Christian Kirk
Age: 28
Location: Tennessee
Instagram: @iamchristiankirk
Christian performed a upbeat cover of We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off.
Malik Heard
Age: 28
Location: Texas
Instagram: @malikheard
Like many of the other contestants, Malik’s vocal inspiration is Beyoncé.
Shane Appell
Age: 22
Location: New York
Instagram: @shane.appell
Apart from his musical journey, Shane has been diligently working on his social media presence, amassing a fanbase of more than a million people.
Elise Kristine
Age: 21
Location: Washington
Instagram: @elisekristine
Elise previously appeared on season 21 of American Idol and made it to the Top 24.
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