A seven-year-old from Sydney has become an unlikely internet sensation after a video of him performing his original song, Eastern Rosellas, racked up 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.
Miles Phillips and his dad Joel sat down with the BBC's Outside Source to talk about the impact of the viral hit. The song was inspired by a visit with his family to Raymond Island, where the colourful Eastern Rosella bird stood out to him.
“Seven-year-old Miles Phillips's viral song Eastern Rosellas has been viewed 1.5m times and played on radio.”
Joel described the song's popularity as a "surreal moment". The video, posted on his dad's social media, quickly spread, capturing the hearts of listeners worldwide.
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The seven-year-old's catchy tune continues to delight audiences, with no signs of slowing down.