History of Timmy Trumpet in Timeline
Timmy Trumpet, born Timothy Jude Smith, is an Australian musician who has gained global recognition for his unique fusion of dance music and jazz. He is celebrated for his energetic live performances, often incorporating live trumpet solos into his DJ sets. His distinctive musical style has earned him international acclaim.
June 1982: Birth of Timothy Jude Smith
Timothy Jude Smith, known as Timmy Trumpet, was born in June 1982.
2011: Support Act for Stevie Wonder and Reality TV Appearance
In 2011, Timmy Trumpet was the support act for Stevie Wonder at The Star Casino's grand opening in Sydney. He also appeared in a recurring role on "The Stafford Brothers" reality TV show on FOX8.
2012: ARIA Club Chart Success with "Sassafras"
In 2012, Timmy Trumpet's collaboration with DJ Chardy, "Sassafras," reached number one on the ARIA Club Chart. It went on to become the number two track on the ARIA end-of-year chart for Top 50 Club Tracks of 2012.
2014: Bounce Bus Tour in North America
Timmy Trumpet embarked on his first international tour in 2014, joining Australian DJs Will Sparks and Joel Fletcher for the Bounce Bus Tour in North America.
June 2015: Release of "Toca" with Carnage and KSHMR
Timmy Trumpet collaborated with Carnage and KSHMR to release "Toca" in June 2015 on Ultra Music. "Toca" is a Big Room rework of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" and became a staple in his live shows.
October 2015: "Freaks" Goes Viral on Vine
"Freaks" gained massive popularity in October 2015 when a Vine video titled "When mama isn't home" went viral. The video featured a father-son duo, Russ and Toby Bauer, playing "Freaks" on a trombone and slamming an oven door, amassing over 26 million loops.
November 2015: Viral "Freaks" Performance on Australian TV
Russ and Toby Bauer, the father-son duo behind the viral "Freaks" Vine, recreated their video live on Australia's Nine Network's "Today" show in November 2015, with a surprise appearance by Timmy Trumpet himself.
2015: "Freaks" Achieves Six-Times Platinum in Australia
By 2015, Timmy Trumpet's collaboration "Freaks" with Savage reached number one on the ARIA Australian Singles, Dance, and Club Charts. It became the highest-selling single ever for Ministry of Sound Australia and was certified six-times platinum in Australia.
2015: Number One DJ in Australia
Timmy Trumpet was named the number one DJ in Australia at the 2015 inthemix Awards.
September 2016: Release of "Party Till We Die" with MAKJ and Andrew W.K.
Spinnin' Records released "Party Till We Die" in September 2016, a collaboration between MAKJ, Timmy Trumpet, and rock musician Andrew W.K.
2017: International Festival Appearances
Between 2017 and 2018, Timmy Trumpet became a regular performer at major dance music festivals worldwide, including Parookaville, Electric Love, Creamfields, and Airbeat One.
2017: Tomorrowland Debut and Record-Breaking Livestream
Timmy Trumpet made his main stage debut at Tomorrowland in Belgium in 2017. His set became the most-streamed DJ set ever on Tomorrowland's YouTube channel.
June 2018: Sold-Out Show at Ormeau Park
On June 21, 2018, Timmy Trumpet performed a sold-out show for 15,000 fans at Ormeau Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
2018: International Festival Appearances
Between 2017 and 2018, Timmy Trumpet became a regular performer at major dance music festivals worldwide, including Parookaville, Electric Love, Creamfields, and Airbeat One.
March 2019: Zero Gravity Performance
In March 2019, Timmy Trumpet made history as the first trumpet player to perform in zero gravity, through a partnership with the European Space Agency and BigCityBeats.
March 2019: Zero Gravity Performance for BigCityBeats
Timmy Trumpet participated in the BigCityBeats World Club Dome "Zero Gravity 2.0" event in March 2019, joining other celebrities on a parabolic flight to experience weightlessness.
April 2019: World Tour Announcement and "World At Our Feet" Release
Timmy Trumpet announced a 60-date world tour in April 2019. He released the single "World At Our Feet" on May 10th with an accompanying animated lyric video. The tour included major festival performances and his own stages at Tomorrowland and Creamfields.
October 2019: Tomorrowland Set Reaches 22 Million Views
By October 2019, Timmy Trumpet's 2017 Tomorrowland set had garnered twenty-two million views on YouTube.
October 2019: "Oracle" Tops Beatport Chart and Surpasses 150 Million Streams
By October 2019, Timmy Trumpet's debut solo single on Spinnin' Records, "Oracle," hit number one on Beatport and surpassed 150 million online streams.
2020: Engagement to Anett
Timmy Trumpet proposed to his Hungarian girlfriend, Anett, during a livestream in 2020.
February 2021: Launch of "SINPHONY Radio"
Timmy Trumpet launched his weekly radio show and YouTube stream, "SINPHONY Radio," in February 2021, featuring a wide range of EDM music. By episode 42, the show had listeners in over 40 countries.
August 2021: Collaboration with Armin van Buuren on "Anita"
Timmy Trumpet and Armin van Buuren released their collaborative track "Anita" in August 2021. The song was later featured in a commercial for Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
2021: "Narco" Gains Popularity in Major League Baseball
Timmy Trumpet's song "Narco" gained traction in Major League Baseball throughout 2021 and 2022, becoming the walk-on music for New York Mets player Edwin Díaz.
August 2022: Timmy Trumpet Attends Mets Game, Performs "Narco"
In August 2022, Timmy Trumpet attended a New York Mets game and met Edwin Díaz, who used "Narco" as his walk-on music. Timmy even performed the song's intro live at Citi Field during a game.
2022: Marriage to Anett
Timmy Trumpet married Anett in Budapest in 2022.