Formed in 2007, in memory of a dear friend, the dance troupe consists of eleven members from East London and the Essex area. Ranging in age from 13-26, Diversity are really one big family. They are made up of three sets of brothers: Ashley and Jordan Banjo, Ian, Jamie and Matthew McNaughton, Sam and Mitchell Craske. They are complemented by four of their best friends: Terry Smith, Ike Ezekwugo, Warren Russell and Perri Luc Kiely.
Last year alone they performed live to over 300,000 people across the world. Since winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, they have performed in front of H.M. The Queen on The Royal Variety Show, been the first act to perform outside No. 10 Downing Street, in front of the Prime Minister, and they starred in British smash-hit film ‘StreetDance 3D’. Plus Diversity have two UK sold out tours with their show “Diversitoy’s: Bringing A Toy Story To Life” travelling the length of the country performing for their legion of devoted fans. Incorporating several genres of music from classical to hip-hop, their diverse eye-catching routines won the hearts of the nation.
Group leader and Choreographer Ashley Banjo said "We have been blown away by the reaction we received from our first two tours. It has been amazing. We are really looking forward to getting back out there with a brand new show.” Don’t Miss Out!! Expect to see everything you already love about Diversity on a much bigger scale, with loads of surprises!
In May 2009, Diversity took the UK by storm by winning Britain's Got Talent. Nearly 20 million people in the UK, and much of the world were glued to their television screens to see Diversity overcome the odds and sweep to victory, in what was the most watched TV programme in these shores for over six years.
