Tones and I Age, Height & Biography

Tones and I is a 33-year-old Australian singer from Mount Martha, Victoria, best known for “Dance Monkey”, one of the biggest-selling singles of all time. Born Toni Elizabeth Watson on August 15, 1993, she went from busking on the streets of Byron Bay to topping charts around the world, with a record 24 weeks at number one in Australia.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Toni Elizabeth Watson
Stage Name	Tones and I
Age	33 years old
Date of Birth	August 15, 1993
Birthplace	Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Known For	“Dance Monkey”, “Johnny Run Away”
Years Active	2019–present

Who Is Tones and I?

Tones and I is an Australian singer and songwriter known for the global hit “Dance Monkey”. She first came to attention in 2019 with her debut single “Johnny Run Away”, and “Dance Monkey”, released later that year, became one of the most-streamed songs of all time, topping charts in more than 30 countries.

Tones and I, whose real name is Toni Elizabeth Watson, released her debut album, Welcome to the Madhouse, in 2021, which topped the Australian chart, followed by her second album, Beautifully Ordinary, in 2024. She has won multiple ARIA Awards.

Early Life & Background

Tones and I was born Toni Elizabeth Watson on August 15, 1993, in Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia. She grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and began playing piano as a child. Before her breakthrough she worked in retail and moved to Byron Bay in New South Wales, where she busked on the streets and performed at local venues.

She began writing songs while busking in Byron Bay, and her debut single, “Johnny Run Away”, was released in March 2019. The song was picked up by Triple J and became a hit in Australia, leading to a record deal with Bad Batch Records and Warner Music Australia.

Career

Tones and I released her debut EP, The Kids Are Coming, in August 2019, which included the singles “Johnny Run Away”, “Dance Monkey” and “Never Seen the Rain”. “Dance Monkey” was released in May 2019 and became a global phenomenon, spending a record 24 weeks at number one in Australia, topping the UK Singles Chart and reaching number four in the US. It became the most Shazamed song of all time.

Her debut album, Welcome to the Madhouse, was released in July 2021 and debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. It included the singles “Fly Away”, “Won’t Sleep” and “Cloudy Day”. She won multiple ARIA Awards in 2020, including Breakthrough Artist and Best Female Artist.

Her second album, Beautifully Ordinary, was released in August 2024 and included the singles “I Get High” and “Dream a Little Dream of Me”. She has toured extensively around the world and has become one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.

Facts About Tones and I

She was born in Mount Martha, Victoria, on August 15, 1993.
She busked on the streets of Byron Bay before fame.
“Dance Monkey” (2019) spent a record 24 weeks at number one in Australia.
Her debut album Welcome to the Madhouse (2021) topped the ARIA chart.
Her second album Beautifully Ordinary was released in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Tones and I?

Tones and I is 33 years old. She was born on August 15, 1993, in Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia.

How tall is Tones and I?

Tones and I is 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall.

What is Tones and I’s real name?

Tones and I’s real name is Toni Elizabeth Watson.

What is Tones and I best known for?

Tones and I is best known for “Dance Monkey”, one of the most-streamed songs of all time, and “Johnny Run Away”.

How long was Dance Monkey at number one in Australia?

“Dance Monkey” spent a record 24 weeks at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia.

How old is Tones and I?

Tones and I is 33 years old. She was born on August 15, 1993, in Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia.

How tall is Tones and I?