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Twelve-year old Maddy Bailie is proving age is no barrier to confidence on stage after taking out first place at the Ōrewa College Talent Quest held last month.
The Year 8 student impressed judges with her performance of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman, competing against around 40 acts from across the school, which caters for students from Years 7 to 13.
Maddy was also one of the busiest performers of the night, showcasing her dance talent twice during the show in addition to her winning vocal performance.
Although one of the younger students at the college, Maddie is no stranger to performing. She has been singing and dancing since she was six and trains through the Northern School of Performing Arts. Alongside regular classes and competitions, she is also working towards her Trinity College performance exams.
Maddy said performing has always been something she loved.
“I’ve always wanted to sing Never Enough but could never hit the notes, but when I tried again I found I could, so I sang it in the show,” she said.
To prepare for the performance, she practised regularly at home and worked with her vocal coach to build confidence with the challenging song.
While musical theatre is a major focus, Maddy also keeps busy with sport and other school activities, balancing rehearsals, training and performances alongside everyday school life.
Her next big performance will be with the Northern School of Performing Arts production of School of Rock later this year at KingsWay School.
