REDDITCH’S prestigious annual talent contest is set to wow crowds this week as the finalists battle it out for the top spot.
Redditch Has Talent, now in its third year, will see 15 acts on the main stage at the Palace Theatre this Thursday (June 29) and with everything from musicians to skipping champions, the show promises not to disappoint.
Featuring a selection of hand-picked contestants who have come through the auditions, the finalists are: Lewis Bennet – singer, Olivia Lizomon – dancer, Julia Gulbicka – singer, Will Lane – guitarist, Daisy Empson and Megan Russell – dancers, Caitlin Speirs – skipper, Kirsty Vale – singer, Laura Johnson – singer, Emily Shakels – singer, Nathan Chapman – singer, Ellie-Mae Vickridge – guitarist and singer, Alice Bull – singer, Ben Adams – singer, Molly Gilmartin and Rachael Kennedy – singers, and Dan Sun – singer.
The talent show has four age categories – 10 to 13, 14 to 16, 17 to 18 and 19-plus and from 7pm, they will be strutting their stuff onstage before the panel of four judges.
One winner from each age group will be chosen and as well a performance from each of the 15 acts, there will a guest appearance from Redditch-based belly-dancer Amira too.
edditch Has Talent producer, Dave Wilkins said: “We can’t wait for people to see our finalists and spread the message that Redditch really does have talent.
“We always aim to discover potential stars of the future and this year promises to reveal even more talent than the last.”
Tickets to the show cost £9 (£8 for concessions) and are available from the box office or at www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk
