A 10 year-old Cradley Heath girl has made it through to the next stage of the 'Teenstar' talent competition for youngsters.

Olivia Hanks, impressed judges of the regional finals at the NEC last Saturday with her singing and dancing skills. She’ll now go forward to the area finals, to be held at Kettering’s Lighthouse Theatre on May 20th.

Thousands of hopefuls entered TeenStar nationwide, hoping to score a place at the finals. The competition is the UK’s biggest search for teenage and pre-teen singing and dance acts, with prizes and opportunities for those teens serious about developing their talent.

Previous winners include X Factor finalists, Luke Friend and Jahmene Douglas.