Pop Artist Emmanuel Kelly Launches Outlyer Entertainment
Pop singer Emanuel Kelly founded Outlyer Entertainment with Coldplay 's Chris Martin, DJ-producer Paul Oakenfold and NCIS writer/producer Scott Williams as consultants.
Kelly, an Australian sensation from The X-Factor who describes herself as a multi-talented person, aims to increase inclusivity and accessibility in the film, television and music industry with Outlyer, breaking the stigma of people with disabilities. As part of the scheduled Cannes Film Festival event, Outlyer will feature talent from three divisions: Outlyer Talent Agency, Outlyer Record Label and Outlyer Film and TV Production House.
Coldplay frontman Martin chairs the Outlyer Advisory Board, which includes blind filmmaker Adam Morse's co-founders, PR veteran Tim Lucas Allen, Rath Power CEO, former DKNY and FUBU president Bernt Ullmann, Global Citizen Forum CEO. -Deekay Music founders Lars Jensen and Laura Hamid of the Columbus Children's Foundation.
"I'm honored to support Emanuel and his team at Outlyer Entertainment as they continue to provide a platform for artists of all kinds in the entertainment industry," Martin said in a statement. "With a long history of major cultural contributions - from Kenny Baker to Beethoven - disability communities remain vital in the fields of music, film and television, and I look forward to being more represented."
Kelly and Outlayer offer experience in projects and collaborations with actors, musicians, directors, writers and artists. “For many years, my goal has been to focus my efforts on a positive approach to people with different abilities. We need to educate, empower, empower and create value for those who need our support using a business and business approach,” Kelly said in a statement.
As a child, Kelly was found on the battlefield in Iraq and raised in an orphanage in war-torn Baghdad, and at the age of 7 he was brought to Australia by Moira Kelly's relief organization. At 18, Kelly earned over 500 million social media views for her performance on the Australian X Factor.
He has performed with Coldplay, performed with Snoop Dog, performed with David Foster and DJ Paul Oakenfold and has worked with Philip Lawrence of Bruno Mars Camp. Coldplay's 'Never Alone' video starring Kelly also features inspirational videos from Martin, Demi Lovat, Terence Howard, JK Simmons, Elisabeth Moss, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Pia Toscani, Royce Under 5'9, Vanessa Wu, Brian Grazer. and Jonathan Ross.
In 2021, Kelly co-hosted the London Fashion Week show with Grace Jones. Outlyer will work in partnership with Think-Film Impact Production, a media organization founded by Daniela Turk Wilson at the intersection of film and social change.