The secret is out: ‘Bottled happiness’ says Simon Cowell of young VoxFresh singers at Britain’s Got Talent Judges Auditions

The talented voices of VoxFresh, a local youth singing group, recently wowed the judges at the Britain’s Got Talent auditions.

This dynamic group of young performers, ranging in age from six to 18, delivered a performance that left both the audience and judges in awe.

VoxFresh performed an inspirational pop hit ‘Top of the World’ by Shawn Mendes - featured in the film Lyle Lyle Crocodile - showcasing their impressive vocal harmonies, choreography, and stage presence.

Their dedication and hard work were evident as their voices blended seamlessly in a memorable and captivating performance.

The group, under the direction of Kat Penn, rehearsed diligently for months in preparation for the opportunity.

“We are incredibly proud of our kids. They have shown immense commitment and passion for music, and it all came together for this fantastic and fun opportunity,” said Kat.

The audition was a significant milestone for VoxFresh, marking their first appearance on a national stage at the London Palladium Theatre back in January.

The judges - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli - praised the group’s energy, talent and potential. Simon Cowell described them as ‘bottled happiness’, with Amanda commenting ‘the love and the friendship on that stage was just fantastic’.

The group got four emphatic ‘yes’ votes from the judges, but unfortunately did not progress to the live semifinals beyond this.

VoxFresh consists of 150 members in Basingstoke and Newbury, each bringing their unique talents and personalities to the group.

Vocal coach Kat Penn launched VoxFresh in 2019 and runs VoxFresh Newbury. She has always had an interest in group singing – participating in groups as a child, and leading groups from her student days onwards. Kat is passionate about delivering the benefits of singing to as many young people as possible and making it fun and accessible for all.The Basingstoke group was launched in 2021. They focus on singing pop songs in a relaxed format making the group accessible to all young people. VoxFresh Newbury is the flagship centre welcoming more than 100 young singers through its door every week to make music together.

Thirteen-year old singer Floss choreographed the routine for the performance and also joined Kat on stage to be interviewed by the judges.

“BGT was one of the best experiences of my life” said Floss. “I’m incredibly proud of VoxFresh’s achievement and can’t wait to see where our journey goes next. The experience gave me so much more confidence in my singing and in life.”

“Now the competition has fully ended we are able to talk about our experience” added Kat.

“As such a major show we have to make sure information isn’t leaked before the finals are over and the kids did really well at keeping it secret. But now it is time for us to shout about their success to the local community!”

As the academic year draws to a close, VoxFresh are already planning their adventures for next year. At the heart of everything they do is empowering young people to find and use their voices, to support their health and wellbeing, and proving that with hard work, dedication, passion, dreams can come true.

For more information about VoxFresh’s upcoming performances, their journey on Britain’s Got Talent, and how to get your young person involved please visit www.voxfresh.com or through social media pages.