It's great up North! Junior Star Singer Songwriter touches down in Halifax

After an early start, the Junior Star Singer Songwriter team started the second day of our tour bleary eyed and a little tired. Thanks to the help of a stop at our favourite coffee shop Starbucks and a cheeky McDonald's breakfast, they soon perked up though and were happily fuelled and raring to go for the morning!

Making our way to Phoenix Radio 96.7 FM, we were greeted by radio station manager Howard Priestley. The radio station is based at Fletchers Mill at the massive Dean Clough Mills complex, once a bustling textiles mill and now a busy location for hotels, shops and restaurants for locals and tourists who are visiting.  It's ideal for the radio station because it's got such a buzz so drop by if you fancy it.

Contestants for the Halifax region were Rebecca Chalfont, Charlie Burke, and Albert Stott, all of whom gave their all, racking up some impressive performances. You can watch them all below:

 

 

Guests were Teide Bryce, Georgia Lois, Junior Star Singer Songwriter 2017 winner Chloe Dunne and Scott Thornhill.

Teide Bryce is also a presenter also for JSS Extra, a new initiative for this year aimed at coaching young people in radio presenting skills, run with the help of Phoenix Radio 96.7 in the north and Brooklands Radio in Surrey in the south. Teide has been mentored by Amanda Neale since her appearance on Brooklands Future Starz. She has had numerous appearances on radio as well as TV and have included appearances on London Live TV, BBC radio and several regional TV stations.

Whilst at the radio station she filmed a promo video for one of her latest demos, as well as hosting our regular Behind the Mic feature.  Teide will be appearing on radio shows later this year and will be Junior Judge for JSS Europe giving an opportunity to help mentor and judge for one of the sister competitions.  If you want to enter Junior Star Singer Europe then fill out our application form.

Don't forget we will be hosting JSS Extra again next year which will give potential new contestants a chance to perform before they go on the tour for the competition.