Biography

Brandon Steve October was born in Cape Town, at Groote Schuur Hospital - Home of the world's first heart transplant. A third generation Jamaican, he was surrounded by a family of singers and thus music became a big part of his life.

He doesn't only confine himself to singing. His many talents and abilities include song writing and composition and in this Brandon exhibits a rather unique way of composing. He says; 'I hear the entire piece of music in my head, I then have to deconstruct it and explain what I hear to the session musicians. 'Over the past 15 years, Brandon October, has built his singing career to become one of the most sought after singers in South Africa.

A vocalist, entertainer, songwriter, producer, artist, photographer, lyricist and poet, he is one of our most popular and unique talents both nationally and abroad. Nicknamed 'the voice' by all who work with him, he is one of the premier vocalists in our country. A gifted & versatile singer, Brandon astounds peers and audiences alike wherever he performs and it's not hard to see why. With his rare vocal range Brandon October is indeed a very special talent.

A perfectionist by nature, he displays all the hallmarks of success; commitment, ambition, reliability, punctuality, professionalism and courtesy.

He is in popular demand as Master of ceremonies, celebrity guest and motivational speaker. Brandon has also co-presented a lifestyle television show, 'Voila' and more recently is the co-presenter of popular SABC 2 show, Supersterre, along with Patricia Lewis. Supersterre is a prime time show which boasts a weekly viewer ship of over 4 million people.

With such dedication, ambition, perseverance and a never-give-up attitude it's easy to see why Brandon has become such a success. One look at his background shows that, he is living proof that no amount of adversity can hold back the pursuit and achievement of a dream.

For this reason Brandon has become an inspiration to many people, both young and old and uses his experiences to give back to the community in the form of music/singing workshops.

He is also involved with charities (CHOC, Hospice and Reach for a Dream) and regularly avails himself for performances, motivational talks or general support!

Brandon is indeed a fast rising star and one cannot ignore the impact he is making on the South African music industry.