‘One-in-a-million’ Beau signs a Brave new deal for first album
A SINGING sensation from Widnes who wowed a national audience on Britain’s Got Talent last year has signed a major deal to release her debut album.
Beau Dermott shot to fame when her electrifying audition on the TV programme earned her the golden buzzer from judge Amanda Holden – now her mentor – taking her straight into the live finals.
The 13-year-old’s voice has now been insured for £1m by Lloyd’s Of London to ensure her unique sound is protected, especially while still at school and has penned a deal with Decca Records for her album Brave.
It will be released on Friday, August 25.
Beau lives with her parents, older brother and two dogs and, alongside recording her new album, she is organising a charity concert in aid of Cancer Research UK, raising money for vital research into all types of cancer, following her own father’s diagnosis.
It will take place at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool on Thursday, October 12.
Beau was hand-picked by Dame Vera Lynn to open her 100th birthday celebration concert at the London Palladium earlier this year, in front of the Queen.
It was here that she caught the attention of Decca executives when she performed a stunning rendition of Glad Rag Doll – a song that Dame Vera had sung when she herself was a young girl.
Decca’s A&R director Tom Lewis said: “Beau’s voice is one-in-a-million – and that’s why it needs insuring!
“Having such an incredible talent at such a young age is truly remarkable, and we’re looking forward to working with Beau as she develops into a young star.”
Beau’s love of singing started very early when she saw a DVD of The Sound Of Music.
She said: “I watched it on repeat again and again.
“I just loved the sound of Julie Andrews’ voice, and I’d sit on the floor and sing along.”
Brave draws from Beau’s passion for musical theatre and will feature the song that catapulted her to fame Defying Gravity, as well as a host of classic favourites.
The album includes a touching version of Reflection from Disney’s Mulan, a poignant rendition of Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton, and a beautiful take on When you Wish Upon a Star from Pinocchio.
The album also includes an original song called Brave – inspired by the film of the same name – and Sparkle from a Japanese animated film called Your Name. ●