LOXIE show moxie with talent show success
A South Lanarkshire girl group are hoping to make a name for themselves in a nationwide talent competition.
travel to Manchester for the next stage on November 16 at the Royal College of Music, where they’ll aim to LOXIE are made up of youngsters impress judges with their three part Teah McCafferty (10) from Cambuslang harmonies. and a pupil at West Coats Primary, Holly Teah’s mum Gail is understandably Thornton (12) from Cambuslang and a proud of how her daughter and her pupil at Cathkin High School and Emily pals are getting on. Downie (11) from East Kilbride, and a She said: “They are loved wherever pupil at Heathery Knowe Primary. they go and people are amazed when The trio met at the Shona Halford’s they hear them sing and don’t expect Musical Theatre School in East the three part harmonies at such a Kilbride and decided to form young age. a group together 10 months “They just seem to light up the ago . area wherever they perform , with
Now they’ve had everyone smiling and enjoying success in the Open Mic themselves. competition, and will “They are a great feel good factor and as parents we are very proud of them.
“We wish them good luck for the Open Mic Final in Manchester.”
LOXIE had their first appearance in April at the National Teenstar singing contest, where they sang Tina and Ike Turner’s classic River Deep Mountain High.
Since then they have gone from strength to strength.
The hard-working girls were taken on a school of music in Paisley and have since performed alongside the likes of X Factor runner-up Nicholas McDonald
The talented trio also have an important show coming up in January next year, after reaching the finals of the National Soundwave Competition by beating over 300 bands aged 18 and over.
That means they’re down to the final 13 and will perform at the O2 ABC in Glasgow on January 10, where they’ll deliver a three song set at the famous Glasgow venue, where many top artists have performed.
The girls would love some local support at this final and have tickets priced at £6.50 to see the event.
If anyone is interested in heading along to support the trio then tickets are available through contacting Gail on 0797 370 6454 or Mandy on 0782
539 1704.