Highland Hospice seeking new Ness Factor stars, with slot on stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival up for grabs
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THE search is on to find singing superstars for this year's Ness Factor – with a coveted slot on the bill at next year's Belladrum Festival up for grabs!
Run every year to raise vital funds for the Highland Hospice, Ness Factor sees 10 talented musical individuals, duets or groups perform live on stage to win the coveted title.
This year's event will be held on Saturday, October 28 at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness, with one lucky winner getting the chance to perform at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival the following summer.
Applications to take part in Ness Factor 2023 are now open by visiting https://highlandhospice.org/how-you-can-help/participate-in-strictly-inverness-2
"Our ten finalists will will work extremely hard perfecting their voices with professional singing coaches, Tony Henry, Fiona Forbes and Katy-Louise Pritchett in preparation of the live final where they will showcase their amazing talent to a panel of judges and an audience of over 300 guests," said a spokesman for the hospice.
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"The winner is chosen from a combination of judges scoring, audience votes and individual fundraising. Could this be you?
"If you love to sing, this is the competition for you. Meet friends, have fun all while raising funds to help Highland Hospice continue to provide vital care and support to people right across the Highlands.
"This will be the sixth Ness Factor event organised by wonderful hospice supporter, Lornagh Siegel.
"If you would you like to be there to enjoy an evening of special entertainment hosted by Torridon's very own frontman Kenny Smith, please contact: Lornagh Siegel Email: lornagh@siegel.co.uk for any table enquiries or bookings."
Tables of 12 guests are £900 and include a drinks reception with canapés, meal, an evening of entertainment and live auction.
