A TEENAGE singer from Drumry has said it was a “dream come true” to perform in front of star judges during the blind auditions of a TV talent show.
Evie McColgan, 13, teamed up with 14-year-old Jack Mullen, from the Vale of Leven, to face star judges at The Voice Kids in December.
The youngster had been performing for only a few months with Jack when she was approached by a scout from the show and asked to audition.
Evie’s mum, Nikki, told the Post: “It was all a bit of a shock. Evie has been singing since she was aged eight and an opportunity like this is simply not something to miss.
“Every kid dreams of being on a show like that and I was excited for Evie to take the next step in her singing journey.”
The pair performed a duet of the James Arthur song ‘Falling Like The Stars’ in front of judges Danny Jones, Paloma Faith, Pixie Lott and will.i.am.
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Although the double act did not manage to encourage any of the four coaches to turn their seats to select them for their team, they did receive positive feedback from Paloma Faith and Pixie Lott about their style of singing.
Nikki said: “The duet was beautiful as their voices blended so well. The whole experience was amazing with lots of fun and something I don’t think any of us will forget.
“I think the most valuable part of the experience is the friendship they have made. We couldn’t be prouder of what Jack and Evie achieved.”
The experience has encouraged Evie to continue singing. She said: “It was amazing to get that opportunity to go sing and be on that stage in the first place. It was truly a dream come true.
“The best part of the whole experience was my friendship with Jack and I am really happy we are still singing together after this.”
Evie and Jack thanked singing coaches Des and Louise Bushnell McFarlane at Singer’s Station for their support.
Jack and Evie have not seen each other since lockdown, but have kept in contact and practice songs on video calls.
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