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Thursday 17 November 2016

Meet the Junior Star Singer Songwriter judges

Junior Star Singer is reaching its time for the final this year on December 3rd, where contestants from each location will be selected to compete for the final prize. 

The winner will get the chance to sing and song write with a top record producer in London Anthony Goldsbrough to produce one track which will be played across 20 radio stations next year for the Junior Star Singer Songwriter Radio Tour 2017.  It's a fantastic opportunity for any young artist who wants a platform into the music industry. They will also get the chance to sing at a music awards night in Bristol on December 11th where there will be TV, radio and A &R record company executives from the industry present on the night.

Anthony Goldsbrough is a songwriter and record producer.  He is also a session singer to artists including Ed Sheeran, Hozier, Bastille, Julian Lennon, Olly Murs, Josh Groban, Bonnie Tyler and many more.  He is currently working on a songwriting project with other session musicians in the industry calling their group 'Ironlines'.  So look out for more news on them!  Their track 'Voices' will be played at the final.   Listen to Anthony's latest interview with Amanda Neale on his tips for the finalists before the grand final on December 3rd for Junior Star Singer Songwriter.

Amanda with Anthony Goldsbrough





Adam Faires is our other mentor and judge for Junior Star Singer Songwriter this year.  Adam Faires was one of the judges for Junior Star Singer last year when it appeared on DKW Sky TV show and the contestants came from Italia Conti.  Adam is a Synchronisation Manager for Global Entertainment, Global Talent Publishing Ltd. He deals with all aspects of synchronisation for Global's music catalogue including acts such as Ellie Goulding, The Vaccines, LMFAO and Lawson.  Listen to his interview with Amanda Neale host and founder of the tour and what he thinks is important for any artist to make it in the business.

Adam Faires (centre), with Amanda, Rachael and some famous friends....



Meet Halifax's finalist - Emily Taylor Smith

Following the success of the Junior Star Singer Radio Tour for 2016, we are pleased to announce the finalist for the Halifax region is Emily Taylor- Smith.  We managed to catch her practicing her vocals down at Bedfordshire's Lost Boys Studio where she gave us a rendition of Taylor Smith's song 'Love Story'.  





Emily is really excited about being in the final for Junior Star Singer, and enjoying already developing her singing, songwriting and performance skills.  Check her out below and look out for her entry on December 3rd for the final.  Good luck Emily!




Meet Tabitha Jade, Liverpool's finalist for Junior Star Singer!

Tabitha Jade is the finalist contestant representing Liverpool, with already an outstanding career in music. An ambitious young artist, she has already built a following in and around Liverpool. Tabitha is keen to win Junior Star Singer to gain a national platform for her music.


Amanda Neale joined Tabitha on TV channel Made in Liverpool's show 'The Lowdown' recently to talk about the competition and what lies in store for the final. Tabitha sang one of her original tracks - look out for this on The Lowdown  when it airs mid-November.

Good luck Tabitha Jade - see you at the final!


You can catch a sneak preview of her performance below:


Introducing Bradford's finalist - Shania Rowe!

Shania Rowe is an aspiring singer-songwriter from Bradford who entered Junior Star Singer Songwriter this year. She has now been selected to go through to the final on December 3rd.  Shania is known for her great song-writing capability, writing numerous tracks during her spare time.  

She is hoping to go on and start her first demo following her success on the Junior Star Singer Tour.  

Check out her interview and performance of Emily Sande's latest song 'Hurt'.  Shania was nursing a virus that week, but with sheer dedication and hard work, she wouldn't let that stand in her way.  Even though she was congested.....she still produces some great vocals!  
Good luck at the final Shania!