And the 2011 winner is.......... Lucy Ella Smith
After many weeks scouring the Fylde the conclusion of Fyldes Got Talent 2011 has a much deserved winner. Lucy Ella Smith produced two superb performances ("Dont Rain on my Parade" and "Run") to be crowned winner on a fantastic night of entertainment, the judges decision was not an easy one as the quality of the acts this year has raised the bar yet again. The packed crowd saw 2 performances from each of the 12 top quality acts encompassing numerous genres of song and dance. Raffle and banner prizes as well as a special performance by last years winner Chloe Walker entertained the crowd during the interval and judges deliberations. Each act had great support but the competition was tough and there can only be one winner. Fyldes Got Talent 2011 winner Lucy is 15yrs old has been dancing since she was four, and singing since she was nine. She is currently studying music and drama GCSEs. Lucy takes home £500 in prize money kindly donated by Progress Housing Group, a performance at Lytham Proms Festival Weekend on the slot with Boyzone and a personalised website package by Bernie Bradley Websites.
Two excellent renditions ("Dangerous Game" and "All I Ask of You") saw Jamie Leeke & Sophie Boan secure second place with prize money of £300.
Siobhan Palmer produced two quality performances ("White Cliffs of Dover" and "Feeling Good") which not only secured her third place and £200 in prize money, but also won her the opportunity to perform at Mayoral Ball after this years Mayor selected Siobhan as her favourite act on the night.
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The Fyldes Got Talent team would like to thank all the acts that took part this year. The quality and professionalism of them surpassed all our expections, and makes us eager to see what Fylde Got Talent 2012 brings. We would like to say a big thank you to our main sponsor for this years event,
Progress Housing Group, Lytham Proms Festival Weekend and West Coast Sound and Lighting. Also Fylde Borough Council for their support of the event.
Thank you to our media partners the Lytham St Annes Express, and also to Bernie Bradley Websites and Soapure who kindly donated prizes.
We would also like to thank all the people involved behind the scenes, without which this event would not be possible.
Reece Campbell for his time and help with all the technical support and sound production at all our auditions and for creating, directing and producing the final.
Kelly Stott and Janine Owen event organisers.
Scott Taylor for his video skills and all his support and hard work at the auditions and the final.
Adrian Stott from designernation for all of his help setting up and maintaining our website and designing all the advertising and artwork for the auditions and final.
Andy Cain at Fylde Borough Council for all his help with the printing and advertising.
Janet Radcliffe for judging the preliminary auditions and assistance with the production of the show.
Helen Davis for judging the preminary auditions and agreeing to be our compere.
Mike 'One Take' Brown for judging the preliminary auditions and introducing tonight's show.
The production team, Calum Robinson (Lighting) and Mitch (Sound) who have worked with Reece to bring us the final.
John McVitie for his fantastic photography of the auditions for the Lytham St Annes Express.
Brenda Palfreyman for all her help and keeping us all fed and watered at the auditions.
Our Ladies Star of the Sea Parish Centre and Kirkham Community Centre for the provision of the audition venues.
Sadie Walsh, Ryan Owen, James Owen, Paul Owen, Rupert Denye, Tracey Burton, Ian Parkinson and Andy Robinson for the help they gave at the final.
To all those generous people who have donated raffle prizes and Cllr Cheryl Little and Cllr Sue Fazackerly for organising and running the raffle in aid of Snowdrop Berevement Centre.
Our final judges:
Bev Robinson from West Coast Sound and Lighting
Tony Durkin from Lytham St Annes Express
Alan Johnson from Progress Housing Group Limited.
And finally to everyone who has given their time and support to help make this event possible.
If you attended the final we really hope you enjoyed the show and look forward to seeing you again at Fyldes Got Talent 2012.
If you would like details of FGT 2012 please e-mail us or use the contact form here and we will put you on our mailing list.
Fyldes Got Talent 2011 - Grand Finalists
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Hannah Hocking The Lytham based singer has eight brothers and sisters, one of whom, Zac, was in the final last year. |
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Siobhan Palmer The St Annes based singer is a primary school teacher at St John Vianney's in Blackpool. |
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Reece Washington & Kaylie Rawcliffe Dance duo. Chroreographer Reece has been accepted at a top dance agency in London, and Kaylie got through to the top 100 and boot camp of So You Think You Can Dance. |
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Lucy Ella Smith The 15yr old has been dancing since she was four, and singing since she was nine. She is currently studying music and drama GCSEs. |
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David Shurr The 16yr old began playing music two years ago, when he lived in Hong Kong, and has recently moved backto the the UK. |
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Kathy King Kathy from St Annes was over the age of 50 before she dared to sing in public. She writes her own songs, and last year compossed a song as a tribute to our forces raising money for the poppy appeal. |
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Hayley Collins An 18yr old singing and songwriter from St Annes. She has been classically trained as a pianist since the age of four. Currently studying at Cardinal Newman College. |
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Jamie Leeke & Sophie Boan Both 18yrs old, they are good friends who love performing musical theatre. Jamie is studying musical theatre and Sophie studying music and drama. |
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Karen Hunter Dance Group St Annes based dance group who regularly perform with renowned local vocalist Paul Dobie. |
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The Showtimers Blackpool based dance group of 16 girls and 1 boy, aged between 8 and 16. The group have been together for 5 yrs and are led by dance teacher Lian Wray from The Dance Place. |
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Mellia Their first talent competition was Fylde's Got Talent 2009 and they have gone on to perform at the O2 arena in January this year. |
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The Curiosity Shop The band of 17yr olds are studying at Cardinal Newman College and take their inspiration from Joy Division and The Cure. |
Archive News:
13.03.11
The callback auditions have concluded, the grand finalists are:
Hannah Hocking
Siobhan Palmer
Lucy Ella Smith
Hayley Collins
Kathy King
Jamie Leeke & Sophie Boan
Mellia
Reece Washington & Kayley Rawcliffe
The Showtimers
Karen Hunter Dance Group
David Shurr
The Curiosity Shop
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Thank you to eveyone for their participation in what was to be great day for talent on the Fylde coast. The judges decision for the acts through to the grand final was harder than ever. Congratulations to finalists. To those unlucky enough not to get through to the final we would love to see you again next year. The judges and the organisers would like to thank everyone for their participation in this years auditions.
12.03.11
The second auditions have taken place and judges have made their decisions. The acts who have made it through to the callbacks are, in no particular order:
Chloe Dent
Karen Hunter Dancers
Jay Thackery
Mellia
Hayley Colins
Charlotte Rumley
Liam Ellis and Kurt Spence
David Shurr
Bethany Eva
Jordana Armstead
Briony Moxon
Sophie Melville
Jade Parr
Lucy-Ella Smith
Siobhan Palmer
Sophie Walsh and Georgia Rolland
Melissa Holden
The Curiosity Shop
Keri Ward
Hannah Hocking
Streetwise Youth Club
Jamie Leeke and Sophie Boan
Stephanie Hodgson
The Showtimers
Ben Metcalfe
Kathy King
Jessica Roberts
Reece Washington and Kaylie Rawcliffe
Goodluck to everyone for tomorrows callback auditions.
Thank you to the all the acts who have been unlucky not to get through, the standard was exceptional this year. Hopefully you wont be too disappointed as we would love to see you again at FyldeGotTalent 2012 auditions.
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06.03.11
The first auditions have taken place, and it is evident a wealth of talent lies undiscovered on the Fylde. Click here for images of the day.
