The competition invited amateur pianists to vie for the opportunity to perform at the new transport hub in the ‘Grand Final’ on October 3rd.
A Belfast woman, who composed music for the BBC Paris Olympics coverage, will help select the winning pianist in a regional competition.
Rebekah, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter widely tipped for musical stardom, said she can’t wait to see the home-grown talent: “Any initiative that puts a spotlight on creativity is really exciting - and important. Bringing creativity to the forefront and championing people is crucial. There’s so much hidden talent out there, and I can’t wait to see all the diverse people from different walks of life taking part.
“I moved from being a singer-songwriter into being a composer and it felt like starting again. It also couldn’t have come at a better time. “I’d had some open doors, writing for libraries and getting to pitch for different ads, but this was a real answered prayer,” she said. “They wanted the trailer to convey how the athletes are so invested in what they're doing that it’s a real love story for them. It’s not just a career, it’s a life goal; something their whole heart goes into,” she said.
“I was 16 and had never sung in front of anyone, although I’d always wanted to be a singer. I auditioned for the ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ solo from Les Miserables and got the part. During the first rehearsal we had with the choir, I sang it and everyone was in shock. It was then that I realised that I can do this,” she said.
“The human voice is something that people can connect with instantly and seeing that connection is very satisfying,” she said.
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