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5 August 2026
STORM Wins at Eyecandy Awards
The viral music video for GENER8ION'S STORM I & II, directed by Romain Gavras and featuring Yung Lean has just been announced as one as the winners of Music Video of the Year 2026 at the Eyecandy Awards.
First released on April 24 2026, the now award-winning video features Alex as a bully alongside the Swedish rapped Yung Lean. It soon became an online sensation and enjoys continued success having amassed over 16,811,000 views to date on YouTube alone.
25 June 2026
For King and Country to Receive Radio Broadcast
Just four months after it's release onto podcast platforms, the entire first series of For King and Country will be broadcast on Harborough FM Radio.
As Alex announced in an interview on the radio, episodes one and two will air on 2nd July followed by episodes three and four on the 9th. The series will feature on the popular Movie and Musicals Show hosted by Owen Brooks, airing at around 7:20 pm.
As well as listening on the radio, you can tune in via the Harborough FM website, the HFM app, which is available on the app store and google play, on your smart speaker or via TuneIn.
After the initial announcement in the live interview, Podcasting Today announced further details exclusively on their platform.
You can still listen to For King and Country wherever you get your podcasts.
Click here to listen on your favourite platform.
29 May 2026
STORM to Feature in Exhibition
London's 180 Studios present Visions of 2034 a new exhibition from Gener8ion which will premiere seven new short films as well as unseen footage and alrernative scenes from previous works including STORM in this immersive instillation.
The exhibition will run from 12 June - 31 July 2026.
"Set in a near-future 2034, the exhibition explores how codes can be disrupted and reinvented through love, emotion, and dance."
24 May 2026
STORM Breaks the Internet
Just a month after it's release, STORM has now become a social media phenomenon reaching a mammoth 13 million views on YouTube alone as well as reaching number 1 on over 13 Spotify Viral Daily Charts globally and peaking at number 2 and 4 in Sweden and the UK respectively.
The video has also been discussed in a variety of publications such as Rolling Stone, The FADER, Views France, Pigeons & Planes, Hypetrak, Dazed, Art and Clique.
A behind-the-scenes video has also been released, take a look below.
19 May 2026
Kit in Brighton
Kit, one of the most recent films from Slick Films, will play at the BIFA qualifying Brighton Rocks International Film Festival.
The film will screen as part of Drama Rocks III on 20 June from 13 00 - 15 00.
Kit's screening in Brighton marks the film's UK debut after it's world premiere at Cleveland International Film Festival.
24 April 2026
STORM I & II
Out Now
The music video for the two newest singles by influential cloud rap artist Yung Lean is out now! Part of the Gener8ion project by producer Surkin and director Romain Gavras, the video shows a dystopian future and features Alex as a bully.
Watch the video below.
27 March 2026
For King and Country Out Now!
All four episodes of For King and Country have now been released an are available to stream wherever you get your podcasts!
Episodic Information:
Episode 1 - Conscription - Released 6 March
Episode 2 - Fighting Fit - Released 13 March
Episode 3 - In the Firing Line - Released 20 March
Episode 4 - Family Ties - Released 27 March
Stream the series now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, I Heart Radio, Deezer, Cast Box, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spreaker or via the RSS Feed.
3 March 2026
For King and Country Release Date Confirmed
Alex's writing debut, For King and Country, is set to be released from this Friday!
Episode One titled "Conscription" will be available from 6 March with the remaining episodes also being released on Fridays for the next three weeks.
2 March 2026
Kit World Premiere
Slick Films have annouced that one of their latest films Kit, which Alex filmed for back in 2024 will have it's world premiere at the prestigous Cleveland International Film Festival.
Kit will screen as part of the Parability Shorts programme on 12 and 13 April.
2026 will be the 50th anniversary year of the Academy Award-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival. What a brilliant way to start Kit's festival journey.
27 April 2026
Birmingham Living Magazine Feature
Not long ago, Alex spoke to Shelley from Birmingham Living Magazine. They discussed his writing debut, For King and Country, as well as his wider career so far and what he'd like to achieve in the future.
Read below to find out more and discover how Alex's West Midlands background has impacted his work. Alternatively, you will be able to find the April edition of Birmingham Living Magazine freely available across the city.
27 February 2026
Beyond The Curtain Interview
Alex chats to Mark from Beyond The Curtain about his career so far and teases what he has coming up.
Have a read to find out what experiences have shaped his career as well as the person he has become.
20 February 2026
Introducing...
For King and Country
For King and Country is a brand-new four-part fictional comedy-drama podcast series written by Alexander Hogg. Recorded at The Mushrooms Studios, Birmingham under the direction of A.D.M. Moore, the story follows three young friends as they go through the trials and tribulations that come with training for national service.
Episodes will be released weekly with more details coming soon!
11 May 2023
Big on a British Summer
Following on from his appearance in Lidl's Big on British advertising campaign last year, Alex can now be seen reprising his role of the cricket umpire in the Big on a British Summer variant of the commercial.
The commercial can be seen across the UK on network television and online.
8 September 2022
Big on British TV Debut
The newest ad campaign from Lidl GB titled Big on British is now out and can be seen across the UK (excluding Scotland) on network television and online.
Directed by Jim Gilchrist, Alex plays a cricket Umpire.
12 February 2021
AXA Commercial Released
Today, AXA Insurance have debuted their newest advertising campaign, #KnowYouCan.
Filmed in Belgium in 2020, the advert that was directed by Frederic Planchon can be seen in various forms across Europe.
December 2019
"Alexander Hogg is assured a future career either on stage or in stand-up. Outstanding performances from the child-led cast are on a par with those we've seen in the West End's Matilda and School of Rock." - Essential Surrey & SW London, Nativity! The Musical
28 November 2019
"The children in this cast are incredible, each able to bring heart and soul to their characters whilst performing in big number after big number. They make it all look simple. Alexander Hogg impresses as Ollie." - Musical Theatre Lives In Me, Nativity! The Musical
Unknown, circa 2017 - 2019
"A standout performance comes from Alexander Hogg, excelling in his respective role. Hogg's rapping skills are a particular laugh-out-loud highlight." - Love Midlands Theatre, Nativity! The Musical
Unknown, circa 2017 - 2019
"One of the best theatrical performances of this year has to be Alexander Hogg as Ollie in Nativity! The Musical." - Daniel Stagey Guy, Nativity! The Musical
29 October 2019
Nativity! The Musical Comes to Wolverhampton
For the third consecutive year, Nativity! The Musical, has tonight begun another major UK tour. The show has opened at The Wolverhampton Grand where it will play until 2 November before embarking on the rest of it's tour.
As has become tradition, the show will close with a run at The Eventim Apollo, London on 29 December where Rylan Clark, Sharon Osbourne and Danny Dyer will join the cast. They will appear alongside Dani Dyer who will also tour with the show before reaching London.
16 September 2019
The Best of Walsall Article
Following the announcement of his return, The Best of Walsall have published an article covering Alex's upcoming performance in Nativity! The Musical.
6 September 2019
Nativity! The Musical Child Cast Announced
Today, BroadwayWorldUK have announced the principal touring company of children for the 2019 UK tour of Nativity! The Musical which will open at The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in October.
Just as the year before, Alex will return to the show to again play the roles of Ollie and Child Gordon Shakespeare which he originated alongside the role of the Oakmoor pupil Rupert in 2017.
Alex is really excited to return to Nativity! and he is equally looking forward to playing The Wolverhampton Grand once again, where his career began in 2017.
2 July 2019
Joseph Comes to Birmingham
Bill Kenwright's brand-new UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has arrived at The Birmingham Hippodrome where it will play until 13 July.
Alex will join the tour for it's stay at The Hippodrome as part of the children's choir.
21 December 2018
Sam & Mark's Big Christmas Wind-Up
This year's annual festive edition of CBBC's BAFTA-winning entertainment programme, Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up, will air tonight closing with a performance from the cast of Nativity! The Musical.
Alex will perform with the rest of the St Bernadette's child cast in a special performance of the hugely popular number, Sparkle and Shine.
Watch Sam & Mark's Big Christmas Wind-Up live later tonight on CBBC or catch-up on BBC iPlayer.
23 November 2018
Nativity Rocks! Out Now
The staff and students of St Bernadette's are back!
Following the cast and crew premiere in Coventry, today, Nativity Rocks! has been released into cinemas around the UK.
Filmed in Coventry and the wider West Midlands, making use of the franchises signature improvisational acting style, Nativity Rocks! sees Mr. Poppy, Mr. Johnson and the children compete in a televised rock opera competition led by the world-famous Emanuel Cavendish (Craig Revel-Horwood).
Catch Alex as one of the leading St Bernadette's students in the film now!
23 October 2018
Nativity! Opens It's Second Tour
Nativity! has come home!
Tonight Nativity! The Musical begins it's second major UK tour at The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, where the show and the 2009 film it is based on is set.
The show will tour around the UK before, once again, returning to it's London home The Eventim Apollo where it's run will come to an end on 31 December.
This tour will also include a variety of star casting in different venues as well as featuring Danny Dyer, Dani Dyer and Jo Brand in London.
10 October 2018
Nativity Rocks!
Mirrorball Films have announced the release of their latest feature film, Nativity Rocks! The latest installment in Debbie Isitt's hit Nativity! series, the forth film promises to bring as much mayhem and festive joy as it's predecessor's.
Ahead of the film's release, Marlon Brennan from The Express and Star sat down with Alex and his parents to discuss his career including his upcoming screen debut.
7 September 2018
Nativity! The Musical Lead Cast Announced
WhatsOnStage have announced the leading cast for the return of Nativity! The Musical which will once again tour across the UK before enjoying a run at The Eventim Apollo, London.
Original Mr. Poppy, Simon Lipkin, will return to the show alongside Scott Garnham as Paul Maddens and Ashleigh Gray as Jennifer Lore.
After huge success originating the roles, Alex will return as Child Gordon Shakespeare and Ollie for a second run.
25 July 2018
Joseph Opens
Kilworth House Theatre's highly anticipated in-house production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat begins it's run tonight.
Having extended by an extra week three months before opening, this re-imagined production of Joseph promises to be a run away success.
16 July 2018
Joseph Cast Announced
After the first day of rehearsals, Kilworth House Theatre, have today announced the children's cast for their upcoming production of the Webber and Rice smash Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Reuniting with Nativity! The Musical creatives, Andrew Wright (director and choreographer of Joseph) and George Dyer (musical director), Alex will feature in the children's ensemble representing the colour chocolate.
Joseph will run from 25 July until 9 September, having already extended by a week due to phenomenal demand.
13 July 2018
Ladies' Day Opens
Tonight The Wolverhampton Grand's in-house production of Ladies' Day opens and it will run until 28 July.
The show's writer, Amanda Whittington, has newly adapted her play for The Grand, moving the setting to the Black Country.
Come along to see Ladies' Day as it's never been seen before.
18 April 2018
Ladies' Day Cast Announcement
Alex will be returning to The Wolverhampton Grand this summer in the ensemble of their newly adapted version of Amanda Whittington's play Ladies' Day.
The theatre have announced that the show will be led by television stars Cheryl Fergison (as Jan), Deena Payne (as Pearl), Emma Rigby (as Shelley) and Roisin O'Neill (as Linda). They will be joined by Sean McKenzie in all the male roles and Tony Christie, whose music is used in the play, will be singing live at every performance.
20 October 2017
Nativity! The Musical Opens
Nativity! The Musical opens tonight at The Birmingham Rep. As one of the show's producer's Nativity! will play at The Rep until 12 November before headnig out on a major No.1 UK tour and enjoying a residency as London's Eventim Apollo before completing it's tour at Leeds Grand Theatre on 6 January 2018.
18 September 2017
Nativity! The Musical Casting Announced
The full cast for the world premiere UK tour of Nativity! The Musical, based on the hit Christmas film Nativity!, has been announced.
Alex will play Child Gordon Shakespeare / Ollie and Rupert on rotation for the entire duration of the tour as well as the London run at The Eventim Apollo during which Louis Walsh will make his stage debut as The Hollywood Producer.
30 August 2017
The Express & Star Article
Charlotte Callear talks to Alex and his family about his acting debut in Brassed Off at The Wolverhampton Grand.
23 August 2017
Brassed Off Opens
Brassed Off has opened tonight at The Wolverhampton Grand, featuring Alex as Craig - grandson to Danny, played by Hi-De-Hi! star Jeffrey Holland.
Tonight marks Alex's professional acting debut.
Brassed Off runs at The Grand from 23 August - 2 September.
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