Preston North End Football Club
Finbarr Smith appeared at Preston North End Football Club in November and was selected as the winner.
See link below to watch the Video.
Well done Tony…..
http://www.pnefc.net/page/CentreStage/0,,10362~1459656,00.html
JOSH TAYLOR: has taken the entertainment industry by storm… 1 of 500 participants Josh was selected to take part in the first ever European Talent Event, Growing Talent 2008 which incorporated the worldwide-acclaimed International Talent Showcase (ITS) held this year in Disney Land, Paris. Josh spent the week showcasing and auditioning in front of the some of the world’s biggest agents, managers, casting directors and industry professionals in the music, dancing, modelling and acting industry.
We have just today been notified that Josh was selected as a finalist in three categories; best Junior Actor, best Junior Monologue and best Stand-Up (open age group). This gave Josh the opportunity to showcase his talent during a Grand Final before being voted overall winner for best STAND UP at the Grand Banquet on the final night of what was an incredibly busy week singing, dancing, acting and modelling.
With over 10 casting directors, managers, agents and industry professionals requesting call backs during the event we are sure that Josh is destined for the “BIG TIME”…
We are very proud to say that Josh has trained with us at Melody Pop Tuition and Melissa his vocal coach and dance tutor is over the moon.
Well done Josh!
Growing Talent Europe in association with ITS and Stirling Academy (Mother Agent and Scout for Greater Manchester Region) were so impressed with the standard of talent at Melody Pop that they have decided to come back again in 2009.
The auditions are open to anyone and you do not have to be a student here, they are going to be held sometime in February, so please keep popping back for further details.
If you think you have the talent and feel you can excel in dance, singing, acting or modelling come along and audition. Assuming you are successful this Talent Event could be the opportunity for you to get noticed by agents, managers, casting directors and industry professionals in the music, dancing, modelling and acting industry.
For Josh this has been a fantastic experience that could lead to great opportunities in the future.
Melody Pop Tuition was requested by Bolton Council the lanuch the Find Your Talent, which we proudly did in style.
The day commenced at 1pm starting with the Dancers from Meldoy Pop Tuition along with some of our very talented singers which included, Josh Taylor aged 9, Olivia Higham aged 10 and Natalie Terry aged 12, of course the afternoon could not have commenced without the talent of our very own Tony Finnbar-Smith. All the choreography was arranged by Melissa Finbarr-Smith head of the dance section of the school and her new dance agency due to start The Fabulous Dance Agency.
Working along side Derri Burdon and Gemma Morris from Bolton Council the day was a massive success. Thanks also go to Norma Rutherford for the stageing arrangements, as usual very well organised….. well done Norma and thanks to her and everyone above…
The day ended with Black Out Crew…
Here are some of the pics from the day…… We look forward now to doing even more projects and encourge every child to FIND YOUR TALENT….. Video coming soon…………
We know of at least a couple of guys and gals from Melody Pop who are going to the X-factor auditions today, so good luck!!
So… you’re going to one of the x factor auditions in the UK?
Firstly, WELL DONE! it takes a lot of nerve to follow your dreams!
I’m sure you’re wondering what the judges are looking for; how do you get through to the next round? How do you win the x-factor? Are there any x factor auditions secrets?
I received an e-mail from someone who knew I got through the first round last year, and wanted some advice about times, etc.
Here’s my reply:
”Last Year I was queueing there a couple hours at least, so get there half hour early or you’ll be at the end of your timeslot.
too early (before your time slot) and they make u go to the back of the queue.
BUT that was for the pre-booked timeslot auditions.
IF it’s the open auditions (i went year before), then i went after my gig (about 3am), with sleeping bag.
it was about 18 hours total that i was there.
in either case, take umbrella, layers (you’ll go from freezing to roasting), something to wet your whistle (seriously, drinks are pricey and tiny when available but they weren’t easy to get), and ipod with hypnosis track or something that gives total blockout or distraction (the hours seem like DAYS in there).
If you go in the middle of the night, get some sleep. whatever happens, don’t sing tired.
warming up (vocally) is essential cos you’ll go a bit dry from nerves.
If they get you all shouting ‘Ive got the X-factor’ don’t join in.
they do it for about 45 mins to an hour, and you’ll lose your voice. don’t do it even once. i’m sure you knew that already, though 
best of all, have fun and network with people!
Good Luck!”
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