Bio.
Liam 'Bugsy' Wilson is twenty-seven and grew up in the small but vibrant town of Mansfield, in country Victoria. Liam began teaching himself freestyle dance inspired by Michael Jackson in his home garage, he was soon closely mentored by Maddison & Ellie Kay of M.A.D studios from the age of 10.
Liam successfully completed 3 years of training in Melbourne at Transit Dance, where he successfully obtained his Diploma & Advanced Diploma of Elite Dance, in Performing Arts and a Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management (which included performing at UNDRGRND & Crown Casino), and was Student Of The Year in 2019. Liam also holds a Cert III in Sound & Light Technology and completed the Mandala N.E.V.Y.L Project 5.0.
Since 2015, ‘Bugsy’ has been travelling to Long Beach, California to compete and train in The World Championships of Performing Arts. As well as participating and successfully winning an Industry award, Overall Champion Dance of the World (Jazz) award twice and various other Gold, Silver and Bronze awards he has also been a part of the live internet broadcast of the Grand Finale showcase four times, being the only male dancer in the World for the final showcase for the 2020 virtual competition & 2022 live competition, winning gold in each category he entered.
Other professional credits that Liam has includes winning the national talent showcase FastTrack (2015), Performing for Top Class 2015, VCE Self-Penned Solo Drama Piece 'The Cyclist' (Playhouse Theatre, Melbourne) 2015, Georgy Awards Emerging Young Artist of The Year Scholarship (2015) & Mansfield Young Citizen Of The Year (2016).
Liam was a 2019 participant for Mandala Mansfield L.E.A.D program and has worked on their programs for three years now teaching emerging leaders flash mobs. Liam has also been heavily involved in Radio Mansfield 99.7FM, Mansfield Musical & Dramatical Society (actor, sound & light, front of house, teacher), the Mansfield Armchair Cinema, Meals On Wheels, Rosehaven Hospice, FReeZA Youth Group (organising and hosting creative community events), Support Work & Southern Cross Kids Camp, Youth Seasonal Drama Camps, ReActor Factory, BeyondDance, Mansfield Deb Balls (2012 - 2017) and the Mansfield Bush Market, where a portion of his tips go toward a good cause. In 2022, Liam received his Silver Duke of Ed Award.
In 2024, Liam will be studying at the Harvard University Summer School in Public Speaking & Improvisational Acting for seven weeks, where he looks forward to making full use of the various libraries, museums, sporting facilities, fitness classes, extra curricular activities and online services, as well as honing current skills, learning new skills and making new connections. Liam saved up for, planned and prepared his student visas, course registration, medical documents, flights, on campus accommodation and the course meal plan through his work with Urban Class Dance for personal and professional development.
Some other exciting adventures have included attending the Coronation of King Charles III, the Tony Awards in New York City at Radio City Music Hall in 2022, dancing for the Jackson’s in 2019, and seeing the Pope speaking at Vatican City in 2023 and travelling around the World including Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, America & Canada.
Create. Express. Inspire.
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About Me;
Favourite Colour: Velvet Purple
Favourite Musicians: Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Prince, Justin Bieber, Whitney Houston, Queen, Bruno Mars, Usher, Elton John, Frank Sinatra
Favourite Films: Titanic, Never Say Never, This Is It, MJ Live At Bucharest
Favourite Travel Destinations: Ireland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Massachusetts
Favourite Sport: Tennis, Golf, Dancing
Favourite Food: Grapes & Anything Vegetarian
Favourite Book Topics: Michael Jackson, Royal Family, The Kennedy Family, The Beatles, Music
Favourite Holiday Destination: Hamilton Island, Australia
Favourite Performances: Voyager Of The Seas Final Show (2016), Crown Casino (2017), World Championships of Performing Arts Final Show (2022), Victorian Dance Festival (2018 & 2019)
Liam successfully completed 3 years of training in Melbourne at Transit Dance, where he successfully obtained his Diploma & Advanced Diploma of Elite Dance, in Performing Arts and a Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management (which included performing at UNDRGRND & Crown Casino), and was Student Of The Year in 2019. Liam also holds a Cert III in Sound & Light Technology and completed the Mandala N.E.V.Y.L Project 5.0.
Since 2015, ‘Bugsy’ has been travelling to Long Beach, California to compete and train in The World Championships of Performing Arts. As well as participating and successfully winning an Industry award, Overall Champion Dance of the World (Jazz) award twice and various other Gold, Silver and Bronze awards he has also been a part of the live internet broadcast of the Grand Finale showcase four times, being the only male dancer in the World for the final showcase for the 2020 virtual competition & 2022 live competition, winning gold in each category he entered.
Other professional credits that Liam has includes winning the national talent showcase FastTrack (2015), Performing for Top Class 2015, VCE Self-Penned Solo Drama Piece 'The Cyclist' (Playhouse Theatre, Melbourne) 2015, Georgy Awards Emerging Young Artist of The Year Scholarship (2015) & Mansfield Young Citizen Of The Year (2016).
Liam was a 2019 participant for Mandala Mansfield L.E.A.D program and has worked on their programs for three years now teaching emerging leaders flash mobs. Liam has also been heavily involved in Radio Mansfield 99.7FM, Mansfield Musical & Dramatical Society (actor, sound & light, front of house, teacher), the Mansfield Armchair Cinema, Meals On Wheels, Rosehaven Hospice, FReeZA Youth Group (organising and hosting creative community events), Support Work & Southern Cross Kids Camp, Youth Seasonal Drama Camps, ReActor Factory, BeyondDance, Mansfield Deb Balls (2012 - 2017) and the Mansfield Bush Market, where a portion of his tips go toward a good cause. In 2022, Liam received his Silver Duke of Ed Award.
In 2024, Liam will be studying at the Harvard University Summer School in Public Speaking & Improvisational Acting for seven weeks, where he looks forward to making full use of the various libraries, museums, sporting facilities, fitness classes, extra curricular activities and online services, as well as honing current skills, learning new skills and making new connections. Liam saved up for, planned and prepared his student visas, course registration, medical documents, flights, on campus accommodation and the course meal plan through his work with Urban Class Dance for personal and professional development.
Some other exciting adventures have included attending the Coronation of King Charles III, the Tony Awards in New York City at Radio City Music Hall in 2022, dancing for the Jackson’s in 2019, and seeing the Pope speaking at Vatican City in 2023 and travelling around the World including Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, America & Canada.
Create. Express. Inspire.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
About Me;
Favourite Colour: Velvet Purple
Favourite Musicians: Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Prince, Justin Bieber, Whitney Houston, Queen, Bruno Mars, Usher, Elton John, Frank Sinatra
Favourite Films: Titanic, Never Say Never, This Is It, MJ Live At Bucharest
Favourite Travel Destinations: Ireland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Massachusetts
Favourite Sport: Tennis, Golf, Dancing
Favourite Food: Grapes & Anything Vegetarian
Favourite Book Topics: Michael Jackson, Royal Family, The Kennedy Family, The Beatles, Music
Favourite Holiday Destination: Hamilton Island, Australia
Favourite Performances: Voyager Of The Seas Final Show (2016), Crown Casino (2017), World Championships of Performing Arts Final Show (2022), Victorian Dance Festival (2018 & 2019)