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PICTURES: ‘Stars’ take to the stage for SNAP talent show in Inverness


By Niall Harkiss

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Children from the SNAP choir opened the show with a rendition of High Hopes by Frank Sinatra. Picture: Callum Mackay
Children from the SNAP choir opened the show with a rendition of High Hopes by Frank Sinatra. Picture: Callum Mackay

Funds of over £34,000 have now been raised for children’s charity SNAP thanks to the efforts of contestants in this year’s Stars in their Eyes.

The charity, which supports children and young adults in Inverness who have additional support needs, welcomed nine hopefuls from across the Highlands this year, to sing under the guise of their favourite artists.

The importance of SNAP was no more clear than when the charity’s choir performed a set themselves, commanding a standing ovation from those in attendance for their stunning performance of Frank Sinatra’s High Hopes - a fitting and emotional way to kick off the evening.

Inverness-based Heather Davidson, a performing arts teacher, was named as the winner after all acts had performed, receiving due recognition for her set as Amy Winehouse, singing You Know I’m No Good.

READ MORE: Winner's praise for 'exceptional souls' at SNAP Stars in their Eyes talent show in Inverness

We were there to cover the evening, and to capture the ‘stars’ as they entertained the crowd.

Caroline Devine as Karen Carpenter was the first of the acts to perform. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Caroline Devine as Karen Carpenter was the first of the acts to perform. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Linsey Stein took to the stage as the renowned Texas singer, Sharleen Spiteri. Picture: Callum Mackay
Linsey Stein took to the stage as the renowned Texas singer, Sharleen Spiteri. Picture: Callum Mackay
Paul Leslie donned his bucket hat to sing for the crowd as former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. Picture: Callum Mackay
Paul Leslie donned his bucket hat to sing for the crowd as former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. Picture: Callum Mackay
Contest winner Heather Davidson performed Amy Winehouse's You Know I'm No Good. Picture: Callum Mackay
Contest winner Heather Davidson performed Amy Winehouse's You Know I'm No Good. Picture: Callum Mackay
Colene Watt impressed the crowd with her performance as Celine Dion, singing 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now'. Picture: Callum Mackay
Colene Watt impressed the crowd with her performance as Celine Dion, singing 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now'. Picture: Callum Mackay
Andy Cameron and Gordon Horne were captivating as brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, the Proclaimers. Picture: Callum Mackay
Andy Cameron and Gordon Horne were captivating as brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, the Proclaimers. Picture: Callum Mackay
The Proclaimers were recreated by double act Andy Cameron and Gordon Horne. Picture: Callum Mackay
The Proclaimers were recreated by double act Andy Cameron and Gordon Horne. Picture: Callum Mackay
Alex Flanagan, who entertained as country singer Luke Combs, had the highest fundraising total. Picture: Callum Mackay
Alex Flanagan, who entertained as country singer Luke Combs, had the highest fundraising total. Picture: Callum Mackay
Fran Walmsley's transformation as Eva Cassidy entertained the crowd. Picture: Callum Mackay
Fran Walmsley's transformation as Eva Cassidy entertained the crowd. Picture: Callum Mackay
Laura McKnight hit the right note with her version of Ironic by Alanis Morrissette. Picture: Callum Mackay
Laura McKnight hit the right note with her version of Ironic by Alanis Morrissette. Picture: Callum Mackay

For more information on SNAP Inverness visit snapinverness.org.uk.


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