Young people shine at Nottinghamshire’s fostering’s got talent show
A group of talented young people took centre stage recently to showcase their performing arts skills at a special fostering talent show in Nottinghamshire.
Fostering’s Got Talent is Nottinghamshire County Council’s cornerstone event celebrating young people from our fostering community.
This year’s show featured an impressive range of performances including singing, dancing, a band and a go-karting themed question session. The winner was selected through a combination of audience votes and a judging panel including a young person from the children in care council.
First place went to a 12-year-old for their spectacular guitar performance of Fade to Black by Metallica. The winner received two tickets to the semi-final of hit TV show, Britain’s Got Talent, a certificate, and a £100 Amazon voucher, a new addition to the top prize this year. Second place went to a 10-year-old dancer and third place was a group performance singing Man I Need by Olivia Dean. The runners up received Amazon vouchers respectively, alongside their certificates and trophies.
To recognise everyone’s efforts and enthusiasm, all participants who did not place received a Amazon voucher, a participation certificate and a small trophy.
Foster carers praised the event and their comments included: “Just wanted to say what a truly wonderful night it was…it is so lovely to see so many looked after children full of confidence and talent.”
“I think it has been the best so far…each year gets better and better.”
Councillor Rory Green, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “It is fantastic so many of our young people have the confidence to take to the stage to show their talents in front of an audience. These events show how much our children and young people can thrive with care and support to follow their passions.
“I’d like to say a huge well done to the winner and runners-up, and congratulations to everyone who took part and helped make the evening such a success.”
The event took place just before the start of Foster Care Fortnight, the national campaign to recognise and celebrate the dedication of foster carers across the country.
Anyone interested in learning more about fostering should get in touch with Foster for East Midlands Councils Call 03033 132 950 or visit fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk to learn more.
