Sydnie Christmas, the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024, has released her single ‘Starlight Express’.
The track was inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical following its recent return to London. He was impressed with Instagram cover of the track he actively encouraged her to release it.
“I was in Starlight Express in Germany for years and it was such a huge part of my life. I have friends in the new London show and went to see them on their press night and was so blown away. The song ‘Starlight Express’ means hope and light. I felt drawn to its meaning and the song resonated with me. I just had to record my own version, and Andrew Lloyd Webber told me I should release it. I can’t believe it. It’s such a full circle moment. Every day is a new pinch-me moment and I’m getting to live out my dreams. I’m just the luckiest girl in the world.”
Having studied at the D&B Academy of Performing Arts, Sydnie made her “off West End” London stage debut in Lazarus. The ex-gym worker also had stints on cruise ships where she performed in productions such as Grease. Sydnie also performed in Starlight Express in Germany, Bochum. Getting onto the “West End” stages was appearing to be a hard battle for Sydnie. She decided to give it one last shot when applying for Britain’s Got Talent.
Sydnie captivated the judges and audience on Britain’s Got Talent with spellbinding performances of ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘My Way’, and ‘Tomorrow’, the latter earning her the prestigious Golden Buzzer. Following her experience on the show, Sydnie comments: “After 10 years of trying to make it in the West End and feeling like nothing was happening, I was very close to giving it all up. But I couldn’t, it means everything to me, and I am so glad I kept going.”
She will release her upcoming album titled ‘My Way’ on September 20th and her ‘My Way Tour’ in October which will see her perform all over the UK. Sydnie’s album and shows will include those three fan favourites and many more songs which showcase the extraordinary talent that has made her so popular across the country.
Sat 5 Oct Gateshead, The Glasshouse
Mon 7 Oct Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre
Tue 8 Oct Portsmouth, Guildhall
Fri 11 Oct Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
Sun 13 Oct Glasgow, King’s Theatre
Mon 14 Oct Sheffield, Sheffield City Hall
Wed 16 Oct Salford, The Lowry (Lyric)
Thu 17 Oct Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Sat 19 Oct Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Sun 20 Oct London, Aldwych Theatre
Mon 21 Oct Bath, The Forum
Thu 24 Oct Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 26 Oct Basingstoke, The Anvil
Mon 28 Oct Oxford, New Theatre
Tues 29 Oct Liverpool, Philharmonic
For more details visit sydniechristmas.london
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