Eclipse
Eclipse | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Malgrave |
| Genres | M-pop |
| Years active | 2008-2018 |
| Labels | Ascension Musical Productions |
| Members | |
Foundation
In 2007, the MBBC announced the creation of a new music show called Music Idol Camp, the show would put several aspiring solo performers against each other, with their performances being judged by a combination of professionals and the popular vote.
As the first season of Musical Idol Camp was coming to a close Ascension Musical Productions was looking for a new group to help promote Malgravean culture overseas.
After a series of musical and compatibility tests Eclipse was formed, with the group consisting of former contestants from Musical Idol Camp and trainees from the academy of Ascension Musical Productions.
2008-2012 - Debut & Rise
Eclipse debuted with the single Arrival, with the pre-debut hype around the group resulting in the song topping the local charts for nearly ten weeks.
In the months that followed Eclipse performed on multiple music shows, and the act toured the country to engage with fans, including visits to military bases engaged in counter-terrorism and anti-slavery/piracy operations.
In the next few years Eclipse cemented their position as the largest girl group in the country, releasing a further three mini-albums and two studio albums.
2012-2018 - Expansion & Hiatus
In 2012 Eclipse and Ascension Musical Productions signed collaborative agreements with record companies in Mystria and the Dornalian Republic to help promote their music overseas.
In the same year Silverdale became the first country to host Eclipse, with the group starting off with a concert in Snowy Light.
Eclipse continued their domination of the local music scene, being a constant presence on music shows and releasing a further three mini-albums.
At the start of 2018 Eclipse announced that they were going on hiatus, with the members engaging in their own individual acting an solo musical career.
Fandom
Fans of Eclipse are called Shadows, this name was selected by fans in 2009 during a live video chat between Eclipse and fans, the name comes from the shadow caused by eclipse.
Despite Eclipses hiatus Shadows remain active on social media, with fan accounts dedicated to favourite members and a “fan unions” promoting the group.