Frank Dean Jnr

Damien Balthazar

JUDGES awarded the winner of the latest heat of Talent Trail perfect 10’s to see him sail through to the semi-final.
Last year Frank Dean Jnr took part in the competition as part of a duo.

But the 32-year-old’s decision to stride out on his own proved to be a hit with both the audience and judges at the West Hull Liberal Club, in Coltman Street.
His top-scoring swing set included Don’t Rain On My Parade by Booby Darin, Home by Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra’s That’s Life.
Frank, of Chanterlands Avenue, west Hull, said: "This my debut as a solo artist and it is absolutely fantastic to get through.
"The standard and variety of all the acts were really good and to come out on top is very pleased.
Following him into the semi-final is Damian Balthazar from Beverley Road, west Hull, who’s classic rock set wowed the audience.
The 35-year-old sang Allright Now, by Free, Dark End Of The Street from The Commitments and $’s Bat Out Of Hell.
He said: "This is the second time I have made it through to the next round.
"I missed my chance last year through ill health so I

am really pleased to be in the semi-final."
They were part of six acts taking the stage at the west Hull venue.
First on stage was 16-year-old Tanya Li from the Boulevard, west Hull.
Her sterling performance included Perfect Moment by Martine McCutcheon, Thousand Mile by Vanessa Carlton and My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion.
Dan Pottage travelled from Leven to take part in the competition.
The 32-year-old’s acoustic set began with a cover of Trouble by Ray LaMontagne followed by the self-penned Thinking Of You and finished with Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen.
Student Charles Kirtley of Greenwood Avenue, west Hull, sang If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley, Elton John’s Can You Feel The Love Tonight and This Is The Moment from the musical Jekyll and Hyde.
East Hull brothers Danny and Matthew Tonkin rounded off the night with a great performance.
Their set featured One after 90 by The Beatles, My Old Friend, written by themselves and Dance Tonight by Paul McCartney.

The next heat of the competition will be held on Thursday at Dene Park, Beverley Road, Dunswell, 6 acts taking to the stage from 8.30pm.

Tanya Li
Dan Pottage

Charles Kirtley

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