WATCH: Nurse follows his dream in memory of his dad at Celebrating Amy charity event
An auxiliary nurse, from Alness, is on a mission to make his dream of becoming a singer a reality in memory of his dad.
Matt Drum (34), is taking a leap of faith this weekend (Saturday, September 21) by taking part in Inverness’ very first Blue Lights Got Talent. The event is raising funds for Cash for Kids and the Highland Hospice, in addition to raising awareness for Celebrating Amy.
Matt said: “I have been working for the NHS for ten years now and it is an honour and privilege to be able to help people. There is nothing more rewarding than going home after I’ve done my work.”
Performers range from the emergency services, prison service, Coastguard service, armed forces and those working in care.
Matt, who works as a senior healthcare support worker, has always had a passion for singing heavy rock music, but only found the strength to take his first vocal lesson after his dad died in 2020 at just 60 years of age.
For years, Matt’s dad, Kevin Drum, supported his dream to become a well-known artist, despite not being the biggest fan of his son’s style of music.
Matt said: “My dad passed away in intensive care because of pancreatitis. He was always proud of me, like he would always make the effort to come to my shows and support me.”
After his dads passing, Matt discovered a charity called Guts UK, who who help those with issues around their digestive system, which could entail the gut, liver and pancreas.
To help more people like his dad, Matt has chosen this charity to donate a £1000 to if he wins the competition on Saturday night.
All of the acts will be scored via audience votes, in addition to judges scoring and the winning act will walk away with £1000 to donate to their chosen charity.
The event will take place at the Drumossie Hotel, in Inverness, on September 21.
