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PICTURES: Ness Factor returns in style with £86,000 raised for Highland Hospice


By Federica Stefani

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Kayleigh Burnside. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Kayleigh Burnside. Picture: James Mackenzie.

A prime Highland singing event was back on stage this weekend with an array of talent and great tunes.

Finalists of Ness Factors 2023 offered their best performances in aid of Highland Hospice.

The X Factor-inspired competition raised a total of £86,000 for the charity after months of efforts from the contestants.

Joanne Ross. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Joanne Ross. Picture: James Mackenzie.

Winner on the night was Joanne Ross, who wowed the judges with her performance of Proud.

The trophy for the highest fundraiser went to Liam Christie, who raised £12,000 in the past months.

Liam Christie. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Liam Christie. Picture: James Mackenzie.

He performed Sweet Home Chicago on the night.

Other performances saw a heartfelt interpretation of Hallelujah by Kenny Steele, an energetic rendition of Bohemian Rapsody by Sean MacIver and a musical-inspired performance of "Defiying Gravity" from Jennifer Thomson.


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