Hollywood beckons songstress
If good luck is the residue of hard work, then fortune is surely set to smile broadly upon Coral Pitcher.
The 24-year-old Hamiltonian singer-songwriter would likely be one of the Waikato’s most diligent, dedicated performers, putting equal effort into career planning and relentless gigging, as she does into the creation of her music.
And now - following a tour around the North Island in June - her efforts have been rewarded with the surprise offer of inclusion in the New Zealand contingent competing in the World Championships of Performing Arts, being held in Hollywood, California next month.
Pitcher’s potential first came to light a decade ago when, as a 14-year-old student at Fraser High School, she appeared as a contestant on the first series of New Zealand’s Got Talent, making it all the way to the semifinals.
Since then the Morrinsvilleborn artist has worked hard on her career, which culminated with the release her debut album My Addictive DNA in August last year.
Pitcher’s story, however, appears far from over.
Shortly before her album was released she performed in a freeto-air concert at Hamilton radio station Free FM.
A talent scout for the championships happened upon it, and wrote to her to see if she would be willing to take part.
‘‘I put a lot of stuff out there and I always hope it is going to get a bite ... It feels like it is the right thing to be happening at this time.’’
Pitcher is putting all the money she makes from her gigging towards the forthcoming trip to LA.
But just because she is working hard, it does not mean that Pitcher’s creativity dries up as a result. Recently parting ways with her long-term boyfriend has provided an unexpected impetus.
‘‘It turns out that heartbreak inspires a lot of songs.’’