DOES GAVIN HAVE THE X-FACTOR? Fitness instructor sings for Simon.Byline: JOANNE DOUGLAS HAS Dalton's Gavin Ellis got the X-Factor? Time will surely tell as the 23-year-old took to the stage in front of Simon Cowell Simon Cowell (born 7 October, 1959) is a British artist and repertoire ("A&R") executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol and Co for the audition which could make or break his future. And while he can't say how far in the competition he got, Gavin hopes to make an impact when the programme hits our screens next month. And even though it's not the first time Gavin has showcased his musical talents, he's sure his audition will reach the biggest audience he's ever performed to. He and his former band The Smooth appeared on stage at the Galpharm Stadium The Stadium The Galpharm Stadium seats 24,500 people along with hospitality boxes and conference rooms. There are four stands. The Riverside 'main' Stand incorporates two-tiers, with a row of 26 executive boxes running between the two tiers. before rock star Bryan Adams. Gavin, a former Shelley College Shelley College is a high school and sixth form college on the border between the villages of Shelley and Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire in England. Unlike most high schools Shelley College starts at Year 9 because there is a middle school system in the surrounding areas. pupil, said: "I have always loved music. "I started playing classical guitar when I was ten and started singing a bit later on - it's my dream. "I can't wait for it to be on, it will be amazing and a bit strange seeing the audition on television." Gavin currently works as a fitness instructor fitness instructor fit n → Fitnesstrainer(in) m(f) at Fitness First in Lock-wood. My friends and family are getting right behind me and everyone at work is too," he added. "If I get the chance to follow my dream I'll take it, singing and music is something I've always wanted to do. "I think my boss will understand and if it doesn't work out I hope they'll let me come back." Gavin went on to study a BTech at Huddersfield Technical College Huddersfield Technical College is a technical college located in Huddersfield, in the English county of West Yorkshire. There are many campuses dotted around the town and its suburbs. The main campus occupies the building of the former infirmary. and formed The Smooth, a melodic rock band, with friends there. They toured the country and supported Bryan Adams in Huddersfield but eight months ago the band members went their separate ways and Gavin decided to auction for the X-Factor. "I first auditioned for it about four years ago but didn't get that far. "I feel it's the right time too, it will give me a platform to show what I can do and how much I love it." The X-Factor is a talent competition open to singers and groups of all ages. It's the first year singers have had to audition in front of a live audience in a similar format to Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got Talent is a British television show on ITV (also on TV3 in Ireland). Presented by Ant & Dec, the talent show premiered on 9 June 2007, and was broadcast daily with a live final on 17 June 2007. with the audience making their feelings known. But more nerve-wracking was having to sing in front of Simon Cowell, popstar Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh. He picked three songs to sing and while he can't say too much about his choice of songs, Simon Cowell did question it initially. Gavin added: "It was an amazing experience and I can only hope for the best." Greetland singer Nikk Mager appeared in last year's competition but failed to get through the first round. Honley's Scott Hallas made it through to Boot Camp last year. CAPTION(S): STARDOM CALLS: Fitness instructor Gavin Ellis is hoping to be selected for X Factor boot camp by the X Factor judges (below) (JH140709Bgavin-01, |
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