Goole Teenager to Perform in BBC Children in Need Choir

A teenager from Goole is set to perform live on national television as a member of this year’s BBC Children in Need Choir. Liam, aged 13, who has autism, participates in Castaway, a musical theatre initiative designed for children with special educational needs, which receives funding from BBC Children in Need. Prior to the Friday event, the young performer received an “amazing” message of encouragement from Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness, who is undertaking his own fundraising endeavor. Notably, this year marks the first occasion that the choir will include children and young individuals from various parts of the UK, all of whom have benefited from local projects supported by the charity’s funding. In response to inquiries about his excitement regarding his participation in the choir, Liam stated “a thousand out of ten” and further expressed that he felt “so relaxed” and “happy” during his Castaway sessions. Elena, Liam’s mother, elaborated: “Castaway are very catered to children like Liam, and provide a very safe, welcoming setting”. She continued: “We’re always very proud of him. He always puts his all into everything he has a go at.” “We’re really looking forward for other people to see what he can achieve and what he can do,” she added. The teenager also mentioned that he has been rehearsing the song, Never Forget by Take That, and participating in weekly Zoom rehearsals, which are conducted by choirmaster Mark De Lisser. Liam further remarked: “It will be so big, one of the biggest concerts I’ll ever do in my life.” His father, Andy, and younger brother, Aidan, will be watching the performance from their home in Goole. Further details are available on BBC Sounds, where the family of the Goole teenager discusses his participation in the BBC Children in Need event. The current BBC Children in Need campaign is scheduled for Friday 15 November. Listeners can access highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, view the most recent episode of Look North, or submit potential news stories for consideration. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding the BBC’s policy on external linking is available.