Biffco are a music production and songwriting team from
Brighton, England, formed by Richard "Biff" Stannard, Julian Gallagher, Ash Howes. The group have worked with a number of high-profile artists, including
Kylie Minogue,
One Direction,
Atomic Kitten,
Ellie Goulding,
Leona Lewis,
Little Mix,
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and
Will Young. They are also largely responsible for the rise of the
Spice Girls,
Five, and
East 17. So far, Biffco have had 41 hit singles, including nine number-ones. Stannard and Howes also worked as music directors and show song producers on the
The X Factor since 2010.