Alan's bid for stardom.SILVER star Alan Day is making his bid for national stardom. The 63yearold grandad from Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil (mûr`thər tĭd`vĭl), town (1981 pop. 38,893) and county borough, 43 sq mi (111 sq km), S Wales. Located on the Taff River, the town is connected to Cardiff by canal. It has ironworks and steelworks. , is through to the finals to find Britain's most talented entertainer over 60. He won his place by coming second in the Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. final of the Yours Silver Stars Talent Contest. Alan was one of 11 budding amateur silver superstars appearing at the Grand Theatre, Swansea. A retired club steward, who has been singing as a hobby for more than 30 years, won over the audience and judges with his performance of the Matt Monroe classic Walk Away, plus Love is All by Michael Roberts. Afterwards the thrilled grandfather, who was cheered on by wife and local friends and supporters, described the experience as ``fantastic''. He said he was delighted at being in the top two, adding: ``I didn't imagine that I would be chosen over so many other talented people.'' Alan will now join his fellow showbiz Silver Stars and perform in front of a 2,000strong audience at the UK Grand Final on July 30 at Southport's Apollo Theatre Apollo Theatre During and after the Harlem Renaissance, a centre of African-American popular music on 125th Street in New York City's Harlem district. Built in 1914, it hosted musical performers such as Bill Robinson, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Duke . The winner will walk away with a pounds 1,000 cash prize. |
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