Voice winner visits

Speaking to an audience of music students, Jermain discussed the challenges of entering competitions as a means to develop a career in music, and spoke about the fundamental personal skills needed to succeed as a professional musician. He also treated the audience to a short unaccompanied performance.

During his visit, Jermain also recorded a presentation for the National Citizen Service (NCS), which promotes the activities on offer to young people aged 15-17 as part of the scheme. The recording will be used as a recruitment film for participants for NCS’s summer 2018’s programme of activity.

Tracy Ryan, Learner Engagement Officer, said: “Hearing first-hand about Jermain’s experience in the music industry was extremely valuable for our music students, and opened their eyes to the positives and negatives of entering singing or music-based competitions – something many of them had never really thought about before.”