Has Derry got talent? Auditions for hit TV show to take place next month

by Marianne Flood

Reporter

Auditions for the biggest talent show on TV are coming to Derry next month to find acts for the nest series.

Singers, dancers, magicians and comedians are being invited to come to Foyleside next month to perform in front of producers for Britain’s Got Talent.

The Derry singer Jordan O’Keefe made the finals in 2013 after he grabbed the judges' attention when he auditioned performing One Direction's hit ‘Little Things’.

After making it through to the live shows, Jordan continued to impress and made the finals, performing ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry to come sixth in the competition.

Patrick Fisher, talent scout for the show, said the auditions will offer local stars the chance to shine.

“The nation’s favourite talent show is hitting the road once again on its search to find talented acts for our brand new series.

“This year, the Britain’s Got Talent team is coming to.

“If you think you’ve got a talent which can impress and entertain, now is the time to show us what you’ve got.

“Successful acts will then be in with a chance of securing a place at one of the judges’ auditions in 2018.

“The show is open to any performer of any age, with any talent - all you need is a skill and star quality which they think will impress.”

Anything goes from magicians to comedians, drag acts to singers and acrobats to animals.

Series Producer, Charlie Irwin, said “Britain’s Got Talent 2017 was a fantastic year for talent full of variety - from runner-up Issy Simpson, the youngest magician to audition, to the moving and inspiring Missing People Choir, lovable duo The Pensionalities and our incredible winner Tokio Myers.

“Now, we can’t wait to see what talent your town has to offer for the 2018 series.

“Anyone can apply - there is no age limit and we are looking for all kinds of talents.

“So if you feel you have something special to show us, no matter what it is, then make sure you apply, you never know where it might take you.”

The Derry auditions will take place at Foyleside Shopping Centre on November 10 at 12pm and 4pm.