Ny Fennee's Next Big Thing fabulous final

Ny Fennee's Next Big Thing fabulous final

Sat, 01 Feb 2014

All the participants in the final of The Next Big Thing - photo from Mae Challis

Ny Fennee were proud to be a finalist in "The Next Big Thing"; a talent competition for 10 to 17 years olds held each year on the Island.  Out of 162 participating acts they were so pleased to make the final 15, because it allowed them to perform on the Gaiety stage and help promote Manx Dancing in our Year of Culture.  For the majority of the group it was the first time dancing at a major venue; however, most children were mainly excited about the bright lights in the dressing rooms!

Although Ny Fennee were not placed, each child raised their level of performance from the rehearsal, and after a long day they did not disappoint.  Their youthful exuberance  and genuine huge smiles shone through to wonderful applause.

A big thank you must go to the organizer of Junior Achievement for their superb work throughout the many stages of the competition, and who showed so much patience towards all the acts during the final.  Ny Fennee would also like to thank Katie Lawrence and Peddyr Cubberley for their inspirational compositions, together with Ny Fennee musicians for giving their time to record the track: it was the first time ever that Ny Fennee have danced to recorded music!

Most of all, none of this would be possible with out the support from parents and friends so Gura mie mooar eu!

Sue Jaques