21-568: Haukeland is a surname, likely of Norwegian origin. Notable people with the surname include: Andreas Haukeland (born 1993), better known as Tix, Norwegian singer Arnold Haukeland (1920-1983), Norwegian sculptor Henrik Haukeland (born 1994), Norwegian professional ice hockey player Mons Haukeland (1892-1983), Norwegian gymnastics teacher and military officer See also [ edit ] Hege Haukeland Liadal (born 1972), Norwegian politician and fraudster Haukeland University Hospital ,
42-449: A book, TIX: Den Stygge Andungen (The Ugly Duckling), based on his childhood in which he tells the story of himself. Nearly two weeks after its release, it became Norway's best-selling non-fiction children book. VG-lista VG-lista is a Norwegian record chart . It is presented weekly in the newspaper VG . It is the primary Norwegian record chart, charting albums and singles from Norwegian and international artists. The data
63-435: A girl that will have children with me, someone that will marry me. I don't think that's in the cards for me." In 2010, during a russ celebration , Haukeland's girlfriend at the time asked him if he could write a song for the bus crew. This would be his first russ song. In 2011, he would submit a song for that year's Melodi Grand Prix 2011 , but to no avail. The song is not planned to ever be released in any media form. TIX
84-559: A hospital in Bergen, Norway [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Haukeland . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Haukeland&oldid=1130366846 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
105-509: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Andreas Haukeland Andreas Andresen Haukeland (born 12 April 1993 ), better known as Tix (stylized in all caps ), is a Norwegian singer. He represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song " Fallen Angel ". Haukeland has Tourette syndrome , a condition characterised by involuntary movements called tics . During his childhood, he
126-410: Is known for his Russ music , with many of his songs being known for controversial, misogynist, and sexist lyrics. Haukeland offered three explanations for the song "Sjeiken": it was satire, it was a result of supply and demand, it was a provocation for the sake of provocation. In 2015, he was featured in several Staysman and Lazz music videos in which he is seen doing various things, including touching
147-439: The city? That was the beginning of a new chapter, and the reason I chose to show the humanity behind TIX. Meeting Aurora made me understand how important my music is in many people's everyday lives. And therefore I want to be the soundtrack to both the good and the bad moments." Haukeland has become an outspoken advocate of mental health and has shared many of his experiences of struggles with it. From early 2019 to late 2020, he
168-403: The community. My heart's desire... I have, or have never had, any intention of hurting anyone. I want to apologize to everyone who has felt trampled on by the songs. That was not the intention, and I am genuinely sorry." However, he would also say that he would not change anything that he did in the past; he simply had said that he was sorry some had been offended. On 4 May 2021, two weeks before
189-531: The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Tix released the music video for "Fallen Angel", in which he recreates a moment from his youth where he's bullied for his Tourettes syndrome as well as shows the genesis of the Tix persona. The song would qualify from the first semi-final, finishing 10th place with 118 points, and would finish the grand final in 18th place with 75 points. During
210-456: The instructor's breast during a sex ed class, partying excessively and waking up with a man in bed, who he kisses on the forehead before leaving, albeit in a hurry. Between 2015 and 2017, he would release many songs, all in russ music; 19 in 2015, 17 in 2016, and 12 in 2017. In September 2016, TIX released his debut studio album, Dømt og berømt , which peaked at number 2 on the VG-lista ,
231-467: The interviewer who had a fortune teller toy "I wonder if I’m gonna die before I’m 30? Because that’s the plan really.” In 2020, he was a judge on the Norwegian version of Pop Idol, called Norwegian Idol. On 15 January 2021, during an interview on Norwegian talk show "Lindmo", Haukeland told of how he tried to commit suicide in 2018. He said the character of Tix had completely taken over and that there
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#1732797443601252-403: The lyrics he used in his old russ songs on Instagram, saying in part "The Russ era is a time that is normless, that is boundless by nature and that acts as a valve for young people. The music is made to be played in that context. It is made for young people, who party, who drink and who have sex. Could and should I have used other words and phrases? In retrospect - yes. My focus was on the party and
273-582: The official Norwegian Albums Chart. In 2017, he would be a co-producer for the song " Game Time " by Flo Rida . In the summer of 2017, TIX was a warm-up artist for Justin Bieber at Forus Travbane in Stavanger. He would also co produce the song " Sweet but Psycho " by Ava Max in 2018. In 2018, he released his first non-russ pop song, "Shotgun" which reached No. 5 in the singles chart in Norway. However, in
294-485: The performance, he took off his glasses in order to show his tics to the audience, saying "I'll show the biggest weakness I could do on a stage... I think it will help/comfort/inspire to many out there." He created a 10 part vlog series on social media, which detailed his journeys and experiences at Eurovision, including traveling around Rotterdam and Amsterdam, behind the scenes footage, and a dedicated video to Azerbaijani singer Samira Efendi . On 14 May 2021, Tix released
315-434: The same year and in 2019 he would also create new russ songs, but with a new theme of a foreboding party burnout and depression. In 2019, he was a contestant on Paradise Hotel as a VIP contestant. Before the show, he was interviewed by Dagbladet, where he said "It's like.. now or never. I will die young. (…) Brutally honest." After the show, he was once again interviewed, this time by Se og Hør Norge, where he randomly asked
336-400: The single "Engel, Ikke Dra", which was a dedication to a fan of his, Aurora Buerskog, who died from cancer in the summer of 2019. One of her last wishes was to have Tix attend her funeral. Her funeral in Stavanger was the same day as a concert he was doing for VG-Lista in Bergen. He attended the funeral first and then went to perform for a crowd of over 10,000. In an Instagram post on the day of
357-402: The single's release, he says he was struck with the following thought after getting off the stage that day: "How many of these kids are going through hard times right now? How many people struggle with anxiety, eating disorders, exclusion, violence, loneliness, bullying, etc.? And the biggest question: Statistically speaking… How many of these are perhaps no longer with us the next time I return to
378-418: Was bullied for his condition and he was called "Tics", which he later turned into his stage name. Besides being a musician, Haukeland is a mental health awareness advocate and has shared his experiences with Tourette syndrome, as well as loneliness and suicidal thoughts. In 2019, Haukeland was a part of Norwegian Paradise Hotel , season 11, checking in as a VIP contestant. After his long run that season, he
399-678: Was in a relationship with Marthe Elise Brenne, a Norwegian influencer, whom he met and was partnered with in Paradise Hotel. Brenne won Paradise Hotel in 2019. Haukeland dedicated one of his songs, 'Deg Eller Ingenting', to Marthe in June 2020 and shared on his Instagram romantic photos of the couple saying "I do not have many close ones around me, but over the past year Marthe has been an important part of my life. I love her so much. Actually love her." On 18 October 2021, Haukeland released
420-570: Was no room for the real Andreas. He was crying on the floor of his bathroom when his cat, Findus, came in to comfort him. Haukeland told Findus about his troubles and, to this day, he says that Findus saved his life. On 20 February 2021, Tix won the Melodi Grand Prix 2021 with the song " Fallen Angel ", and thus earned the right to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam . A week later, he apologized for
441-487: Was part of the jury deciding the winners. Haukeland was born on 12 April 1993. During his school years, he was bullied for his Tourette syndrome and his tics, leading to him struggling with his mental health for most of his life. During a conversation with his mom, he said "I don't think I'll ever get a girlfriend. I don't think I'll ever find someone who can love me and accept my tics. I don't think anyone will consider me normal... most importantly, I don't think I'll ever find
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