0:00:02 > 0:00:06Ten kids terrified of singing in public...
0:00:06 > 0:00:08- What's happened?- I don't want to do it.- Two soloists,
0:00:08 > 0:00:10- Chris and Oli.- No!
0:00:10 > 0:00:13..must undergo the toughest performance challenges...
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- You must be extra nervous.- Argh!
0:00:16 > 0:00:21- I'm still shaking. I don't know why. - ..to face their ultimate fear,
0:00:21 > 0:00:24singing to a crowd of 40,000.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28There's enough people there to eat you alive.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31I can't explain how I feel. I'm really scared.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35Could you do it? This is the Big Performance.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02Top choirmaster Gareth Malone is taking ten shy singers
0:01:02 > 0:01:06on a musical tour of the country. At each new destination
0:01:06 > 0:01:09their confidence is tested to the limits.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13Oh! Hey, hey, hey, I don't want you to cry.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17I'm not doing it.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20Last time, the group's performance at Warwick Castle,
0:01:20 > 0:01:23in front of Mr Proms wasn't up to scratch.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26There's still some work for Gareth to do.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30Can they handle the ever-increasing pressure at the next stop?
0:01:30 > 0:01:34They're getting better all the time but I still expect more.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38They could go the extra mile. They're not digging deep enough yet.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49Today the bus is heading north to Emily's home town of Liverpool,
0:01:49 > 0:01:52where one of the most successful bands of all time,
0:01:52 > 0:01:54The Beatles, found fame. This city of culture
0:01:54 > 0:01:56with its well-known music groups is
0:01:56 > 0:01:59the perfect place to perform like stars.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03I am super excited about this one. We have got a perfect venue
0:02:03 > 0:02:05and a really good style of music.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08The two things will go together beautifully.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11I think we'll do rock or heavy metal or something like that today.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14It will be heavy metal, punk rock or rock 'n' roll because of
0:02:14 > 0:02:17the jacket Gareth is wearing. It always gives us a hint.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20They may be on to something. Remember
0:02:20 > 0:02:22the suspiciously shiny electro-pop number?
0:02:22 > 0:02:27- And what about the cowboy checks of country music.- Yee-ha!
0:02:27 > 0:02:32This is how I dress all the time. Honestly.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35Today we're in Liverpool, home of the kind of music you'll master.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39For this you need a crowd-pleasing alter-ego and a stadium-filling
0:02:39 > 0:02:42vocal projection because today is all about...
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- rock music! - THEY CHEER
0:02:46 > 0:02:50Every rock band needs a lead singer and the person who's trying out
0:02:50 > 0:02:55for the big solo and the big performance is...
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- Emily!- Oh, no!
0:02:58 > 0:03:02I'm a majorette and I love it.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07I only sing to my mum. She says I'm good but I don't believe her.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09Yes, it's you, Emily. Are you OK?
0:03:09 > 0:03:13I don't want to. I don't like rock.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16You don't like rock? By the end of today you'll love rock music.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Let's go!
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Rock music is best known for its flamboyant acts, wild crowds
0:03:21 > 0:03:25and guitar riffs. What better way to become a rock star
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- than to walk in their footsteps? - This is a huge music venue.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33It's home to the MTV awards and concerts by Beyonce, Rihanna,
0:03:33 > 0:03:37N-Dubz and now it's your turn to sing here.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39I'm excited cos, like,
0:03:39 > 0:03:42if we touch the floor, we'll have Beyonce sweat, N-Dubz sweat...
0:03:42 > 0:03:44Let's go.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51- Oh, my God!- Hello! - What do you reckon?
0:03:51 > 0:03:55This is an 11,000 seater arena.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59Rock is all about having a sort of alter-ego.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02It's about being a rock star. Also, and most importantly,
0:04:02 > 0:04:07it's about... PROJECTION!
0:04:07 > 0:04:09THEY GIGGLE
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Last week the group had a wake-up call when they
0:04:12 > 0:04:16discovered their performances had been lacking any star quality.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- Oli, slightly depressed face. - I know.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22If they are to be ready for the Big Performance in five weeks,
0:04:22 > 0:04:24they need to give rock all they've got.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28The song you're going to learn is by a top British rock band.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32They've won countless awards and they inspired a set of films,
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- I don't know if you've heard of them, the Twilight films?- Yeah.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40The song that you're going to learn is called Starlight by Muse.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- Never heard of it.- Never heard of it. - Never heard of it? No?
0:04:47 > 0:04:49HE PLAYS MUSIC ON LAPTOP
0:04:58 > 0:05:00# Far away
0:05:00 > 0:05:05# This ship is taking me far away
0:05:05 > 0:05:08# Far away from the memories
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- # Of the people who care... # - All right.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14I think this is the best song we've ever had to sing.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17I think the song's really exciting that we're getting to do
0:05:17 > 0:05:19and the lyrics actually mean a lot.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21# Far away
0:05:21 > 0:05:25# This ship is taking me far away... #
0:05:25 > 0:05:27Who thinks that that would fill a stadium?
0:05:27 > 0:05:29On a microphone it would.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34No, a microphone doesn't make the energy of your performance bigger.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38If you come out into here and go... # I'll never let you go. #
0:05:38 > 0:05:41..the audience won't feel the energy.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45It's not like... # I'll never let you go. #
0:05:45 > 0:05:49That, amplified, connects with the audience. I want you to look me
0:05:49 > 0:05:51in the eye and go... # I'll never... #
0:05:51 > 0:05:54..really like you're kind of jabbing a sword into me.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57# I'll never let you go
0:05:57 > 0:06:02# If you promise not to fade away. #
0:06:02 > 0:06:05You are starting to impress me with that. It was really good.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08The question is, can you impress a friend of mine
0:06:08 > 0:06:11who used to be in a rock band. You know him
0:06:11 > 0:06:15because he's CBBC favourite Barney Harwood.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- THEY ALL GASP Luscious Barney!- Barney, come in.
0:06:19 > 0:06:20Hey, guys, how are you doing?
0:06:21 > 0:06:24As a former keyboard player and guitarist,
0:06:24 > 0:06:27Barney knows what's needed today.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30I'm here today because I used to be in a band
0:06:30 > 0:06:33so I know a bit about projection and how to hold yourself on stage.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36You've learnt a song. Can we hear a bit?
0:06:36 > 0:06:37# Far away
0:06:37 > 0:06:41# This ship is taking me far away. #
0:06:41 > 0:06:44At the moment you sound like you're really quiet...
0:06:44 > 0:06:45In a box!
0:06:45 > 0:06:49You've got to go... RAH! It doesn't matter if you feel silly
0:06:49 > 0:06:52because rock stars, front men, hold the stage.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55I'll go and stand over there and you'll project to me.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58No microphones, I want to feel that rock.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01Projecting their voices to the back of an 11,000 seater arena
0:07:01 > 0:07:05means digging deep for this shy group of singers.
0:07:05 > 0:07:06# Far away
0:07:06 > 0:07:10# This ship is taking me far away...
0:07:10 > 0:07:11That's it.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14# Far away from the memories
0:07:14 > 0:07:18# Of the people who care if I live or die... #
0:07:18 > 0:07:19Louder!
0:07:19 > 0:07:22This task would have been impossible for the group
0:07:22 > 0:07:26when they started their music training tour six weeks ago.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- What do you think? - I thought that was brilliant.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31The difference between when I first came in
0:07:31 > 0:07:35to just then when you were shouting it at me was fantastic.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39Right, brilliant. I think that's made a really big difference.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42You're really starting to project. Later on you'll be performing in
0:07:42 > 0:07:46a space where it's not just 11,000 people, there's no limit
0:07:46 > 0:07:49to the number of people because you'll be outside busking
0:07:49 > 0:07:53on the streets of Liverpool and raising money for Children in Need.
0:07:53 > 0:07:58Busking in the middle of nowhere, that's just like...
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- No, that's not me.- When you're busking for charity
0:08:01 > 0:08:05you've got to deliver a performance, you've got to reach out to
0:08:05 > 0:08:07your audience or they won't make a penny.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11I've got to do it on the streets! That's really, really scary.
0:08:13 > 0:08:17Emily - bubbly, popular and loves being a majorette with her sisters.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21She's always stick twirling and dancing around, but singing in front
0:08:21 > 0:08:24of anyone other than her mum and she's quiet as a mouse.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27I think it's really good for Emily to do a rock song
0:08:27 > 0:08:31because she's quite timid at the moment
0:08:31 > 0:08:34and I just want to see her let her hair down and become
0:08:34 > 0:08:36a bit of a rock star.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39This is perfect. I think she's going to struggle cos
0:08:39 > 0:08:42she's very nervous but this is the right song for her.
0:08:42 > 0:08:44How are you feeling about your solo?
0:08:44 > 0:08:47- Scared.- Scared. OK, good start(!)
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- Are you going to go for it?- Yeah.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53HE PLAYS THE PIANO
0:08:53 > 0:08:56# Far away
0:08:56 > 0:09:00# This ship is taking me far away
0:09:00 > 0:09:03# Far away from the memories... #
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Ah-ah-ah.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08When you make a mistake, you don't need to panic about it.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10That's what rehearsal's for.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12# Far away
0:09:12 > 0:09:15# This ship is taking me far away... #
0:09:15 > 0:09:20Right, fantastic start. There's just one thing missing.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23Do you look like a rock god when you're singing this song?
0:09:23 > 0:09:24I'd say no.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27You do... Don't you do majorettes?
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- Tell me what you do when you're in the majorettes.- Stand like that.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35Right, quite upright? And how does your head have to be?
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- Up, like that.- It's exactly the same with singing.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40One, two, three and...
0:09:40 > 0:09:41- # Far away... # - Fantastic!
0:09:41 > 0:09:45Gareth gets Emily marching like a majorette
0:09:45 > 0:09:49to try and bring the confidence she has in her hobby into her singing.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- Louder! - # Far away from the... #
0:09:51 > 0:09:54I think that Emily has got the best voice so far,
0:09:54 > 0:09:57but she is the least confident.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00And that's a real, real problem.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07In five weeks' time,
0:10:07 > 0:10:09Gareth's singers will be performing
0:10:09 > 0:10:11to a 40,000-strong crowd at Proms In The Park.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13One will be picked to sing the solo.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17Later, Gareth will be rating Emily's chances
0:10:17 > 0:10:19as high, medium or low.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21But before their busking challenge,
0:10:21 > 0:10:25the tour bus is stopping at one of the world's most famous venues,
0:10:25 > 0:10:29which has played host to some of rock's biggest legends.
0:10:31 > 0:10:32Come on in, everyone.
0:10:32 > 0:10:40Meet Katie, who is one of Britain's top air guitarists.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44ROCK MUSIC PLAYS
0:10:49 > 0:10:53Being a rock star means owning the stage no matter what.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57Air guitar is the perfect example -
0:10:57 > 0:10:59no instrument, no excuse.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02So, this afternoon, it'll be your turn to do that.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05We're going to find your inner rock star.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10We're going to have a competition. This air guitar can be yours
0:11:10 > 0:11:15for the most exciting display of rock star talent.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17Barney's going to be judging with me. Ready?
0:11:17 > 0:11:23The successful air guitarist bases their routine on five key moves.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25Move one - headbanging.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30Move two - a kick.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34Move three - a power-slide.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39Move four - a jump.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44Move five - running and spinning.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46Showing off is very healthy on stage.
0:11:46 > 0:11:47That's where you do it.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51Stages were invented for showing off-ness. That's a word.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54Gareth has split the group into three teams.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57Each one will be air guitaring to a different classic rock track.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- You're here to give them a hand. - Yep.- Off you go.
0:12:01 > 0:12:02ROCK MUSIC
0:12:02 > 0:12:05Group one get straight into the rehearsal session
0:12:05 > 0:12:07with some classic rock moves.
0:12:07 > 0:12:08Play the guitar a bit.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10Chloe's finding her rhythm,
0:12:10 > 0:12:14but soloist Emily hasn't quite made the band.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15You're playing the ukulele.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Can we have group two?
0:12:17 > 0:12:19This is one of my favourite songs
0:12:19 > 0:12:21and you can really rock out to this one.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24It's a slow start from group two.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28Do a little headbanging. Not too much. Just...
0:12:28 > 0:12:31But as soon as their air guitars appear,
0:12:31 > 0:12:34their moves catch the judges' attention.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37Can group three make their mark?
0:12:37 > 0:12:39When the drums kick in, go for it.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43You have to look like you're enjoying yourself or it won't work.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47MUSIC: "Rock 'N' Roll Star" by Oasis
0:12:47 > 0:12:49That's not very rock star!
0:12:49 > 0:12:51Katie, Jordan and Howard's fear of looking stupid
0:12:51 > 0:12:54stops them from attempting any moves at all.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- Are you feeling silly?- Yeah.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01Is it "I look stupid therefore people think I look stupid?"
0:13:01 > 0:13:02Watch this.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07Feels silly, but it's so much fun. Give it a go.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09Go on. Jump...
0:13:09 > 0:13:13'You can't stand on stage if you're insecure about being there.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15'You project it'
0:13:15 > 0:13:18and people start to feel the same. The thing about being on stage
0:13:18 > 0:13:20is bringing out this personality,
0:13:20 > 0:13:23making people who have paid to see you feel good.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26Can they shake off their embarrassment
0:13:26 > 0:13:30and discover their fearless on-stage alter ego in time?
0:13:31 > 0:13:35We're going to be using professional air guitar criteria to judge this
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- and we've got the rule book here. - We've got technical merit -
0:13:39 > 0:13:41that's how much they look like they're playing.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44They need stage presence. They need charisma,
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- the ability to rock out. - Airness - it's presentation.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Like in skating where it's about the pose.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54That's what they've got to do. The performance has to be seen
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- as an object of art. Says it here. - It's in the rule book.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- We're going to judge from 1 to... - ..6.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06Group one, take to the stage. And let the competition commence.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10They've already shown a natural talent for it in rehearsal,
0:14:10 > 0:14:13but will they be able to pull it off when it counts?
0:14:13 > 0:14:15LOUD ROCK MUSIC
0:14:15 > 0:14:16- Stage presence...- Yeah.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23Yeah, yeah, looks good.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29Very good!
0:14:31 > 0:14:34It looked brilliant to start. Oli, proper guitar playing.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38Really strong. It was looking really tight at one point.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42OK, so 1 is the lowest score, 6 is the highest score.
0:14:42 > 0:14:43We'll judge these now.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46Don't forget this is for the whole group.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48There's still the individual prize to come.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50Would you like to reveal your score?
0:14:50 > 0:14:53Cos it tailed off towards the end, I'm going with 4.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57Because it had lots and lots of energy at the beginning,
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- I'm giving it 4.5.- Well done. - Well done.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02APPLAUSE
0:15:02 > 0:15:05OK, group two, take to the stage.
0:15:05 > 0:15:10MUSIC: "I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)" by The Rolling Stones
0:15:10 > 0:15:12With a start like that, group two pull out the stops
0:15:12 > 0:15:15to impress the judges.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24Nice.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26Very good. Well done.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- I thought that was pretty good. - The opening was brilliant.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32You were timing it perfectly to jump off the stage
0:15:32 > 0:15:34and give a surprise.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38Love that. Good stage presence as well. Good technical merit.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42I thought Miriyah looked like she was really enjoying herself.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45Isthaque, you looked like you completely lost it
0:15:45 > 0:15:48which I think is the right idea. Reveal your score, please.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52Based on the opening and the improvisation rock stars do...
0:15:52 > 0:15:57Because it maintained a good level of energy all the way through
0:15:57 > 0:16:01and a fantastic smiley quality -
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- THEY CHEER - Well done.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07Last, but by no means least, it's group three. Let's rock.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10They were shy in rehearsal,
0:16:10 > 0:16:13but can group three get over their embarrassment
0:16:13 > 0:16:15and unleash their alter egos?
0:16:15 > 0:16:18MUSIC: "Rock 'N' Roll Star" by Oasis
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- Tongue out.- Yeah.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Oh, yeah! Look at her go.
0:16:36 > 0:16:37Woo!
0:16:37 > 0:16:39Amazing!
0:16:39 > 0:16:41I honestly didn't think you had it in you.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44That was like looking at different people.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47Katie, you've kept that inner rock star really well hidden.
0:16:47 > 0:16:48That was fantastic.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52Jordan, you looked like you were having a ball. Properly enjoying it.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55When you were rehearsing you didn't look confident
0:16:55 > 0:16:58and you've pulled it out the bag. As a team you did well.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00So a 5 from me. You were brill.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04Because I saw a total and utter transformation in all three of you,
0:17:04 > 0:17:06I'm going to give you...
0:17:06 > 0:17:08Group three are the highest scorers,
0:17:08 > 0:17:11but which air guitarist has won the coveted prize?
0:17:11 > 0:17:14What's been really good, just in a short time,
0:17:14 > 0:17:17is that progression from timid sort of shy people
0:17:17 > 0:17:18to rock stars.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21I could never have imagined what the air guitar lesson could do for them.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24It transformed them. It really helped them to let go
0:17:24 > 0:17:27and start just having fun.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30After much deliberation we have decided on the winner.
0:17:30 > 0:17:31Katie.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34Well done.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37Congratulations, Katie. You win this marvellous prize.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38Brilliant.
0:17:38 > 0:17:43At first, I was thinking I'm not going to be able to
0:17:43 > 0:17:47prance around like an idiot looking very silly in front of people,
0:17:47 > 0:17:51but then I thought, "I've been able to sing in front of people,
0:17:51 > 0:17:52"so, why not?
0:17:52 > 0:17:54Katie proved she's got rock star potential,
0:17:54 > 0:17:57but they'll all have to unleash their alter egos
0:17:57 > 0:18:00in the busking challenge later on today.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03If everyone else does moves then I'm going to do some,
0:18:03 > 0:18:06but if no-one else does it, I don't think I'll do it.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09I don't think I can pull off any rock star moves.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13Because, like, I'm doing the solo
0:18:13 > 0:18:16and I've got to do it...by myself.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18Emily's lack of confidence
0:18:18 > 0:18:21could seriously affect the whole group's performance.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25Gareth needs to know she can handle the pressure of singing alone.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27This is the Maritime Museum.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30It's one of Liverpool's most recognisable buildings.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32Inside is a challenge...
0:18:32 > 0:18:35but it is just for you,
0:18:35 > 0:18:38Emily. The rest of you will be practising your rock moves
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- for this afternoon's performance. Emily, come with me.- Good luck.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- Bye!- Good luck!
0:18:45 > 0:18:47I'm feeling really nervous about singing
0:18:47 > 0:18:50to different people, because
0:18:50 > 0:18:53I'm in my own town
0:18:53 > 0:18:56and I might know people and they might laugh.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59They might laugh every time I sing.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01OK, Emily, you can stand there.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05Now, Emily, I know that you have a lovely voice,
0:19:05 > 0:19:09and I want you to realise that you can sing in front of anyone
0:19:09 > 0:19:12and it will sound great. So I want you to sing your solo right here,
0:19:12 > 0:19:14in front of some people you know very well.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18Oh, argh!
0:19:20 > 0:19:21Argh, ha-ha!
0:19:30 > 0:19:31Ooh!
0:19:31 > 0:19:33So, Emily, who are these people?
0:19:33 > 0:19:36My mates from majorettes.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39Emily is so worried about people laughing at her
0:19:39 > 0:19:41she's only ever sung to her mum before.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45Very good, that's brilliant! Emily, you're a really confident performer
0:19:45 > 0:19:47when you do your majorettes, right?
0:19:47 > 0:19:49Is she a confident performer?
0:19:49 > 0:19:50- Yeah.- Yes.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53I want you to realise that you can be confident when you're singing.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56So I want you to perform for this lot. You ready?
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- How you feeling?- Nervous!
0:19:59 > 0:20:00Nervous? Can you do it?
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- OK.- Yeah?
0:20:08 > 0:20:10# Far... # Argh!
0:20:11 > 0:20:12Shall we have another go?
0:20:17 > 0:20:22# Far away This ship is taking me far away
0:20:22 > 0:20:26# Far away from my memories
0:20:26 > 0:20:30# Of the people who care If I live or die...#
0:20:37 > 0:20:38# But I'll never let you go
0:20:38 > 0:20:44# If you promise not to fade away
0:20:44 > 0:20:49# Never fade away. #
0:20:49 > 0:20:53APPLAUSE
0:20:54 > 0:20:58OK, Emily, you did it, you've sang in front of your friends,
0:20:58 > 0:21:00how're you feeling?
0:21:00 > 0:21:01Horrible.
0:21:01 > 0:21:02Horrible?
0:21:03 > 0:21:05I don't think I could be a soloist,
0:21:05 > 0:21:07because I don't think I've got the voice.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09And the confidence.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12I thought Emily's singing was amazing.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16I don't think Emily should be as nervous as she is
0:21:16 > 0:21:18because she's got a really good voice.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21I'm still shaky and I don't know why.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24I know that she can pull off the crowd-pleasing performance
0:21:24 > 0:21:27that we need in order to get money for Children In Need,
0:21:27 > 0:21:29but it's whether she believes it or not.
0:21:29 > 0:21:30You got through it, OK?
0:21:30 > 0:21:31So this afternoon,
0:21:31 > 0:21:34you're going to have to really go for it, even louder.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- But that's in front of the public! - Yeah!
0:21:36 > 0:21:37You're going to be fine.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- You're going to be fine. You all right?- Yeah.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42Come on, let's go and do it.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44There'll be no second chances in a few hours.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46They'll all need to impress total strangers
0:21:46 > 0:21:50on the streets of Liverpool to earn applause and donations.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54In previous performances, the group has faced ever-increasing audiences,
0:21:54 > 0:21:57but they've never had to drum one up before.
0:21:57 > 0:21:58I really hope that we pull in a crowd.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01You know, just a small crowd would be really great,
0:22:01 > 0:22:05because it's about them getting over that fear of the general public.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09Um, I'd like to raise £20.
0:22:10 > 0:22:11You know. £50?
0:22:11 > 0:22:15This challenge is particularly tough because of the unknown audience.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17How do real stars cope with the pressure?
0:22:20 > 0:22:23Got to go out there, especially in front of a live audience,
0:22:23 > 0:22:26you've got to show them that you're the main man or woman.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30Somebody that commands the stage, is confident.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33You have to believe in yourself and think that everyone will go crazy.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35Charisma, lots of confidence,
0:22:35 > 0:22:38and occasional smile, a cheeky one.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40That makes a real rock performance.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46The group has been given permission to busk in Liverpool town centre,
0:22:46 > 0:22:49where thousands of people shop every day.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51There's nowhere for these singers to hide.
0:22:51 > 0:22:53To make matters worse,
0:22:53 > 0:22:54it's pouring with rain.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58Attracting and keeping a crowd will be extremely difficult.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01Everybody, we're going to perform right here
0:23:01 > 0:23:03and with a full rock band.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05You are going to need your rock star alter-egos
0:23:05 > 0:23:09and all of your projection to be heard in this really noisy place.
0:23:09 > 0:23:10Really need you to go for it.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15I'm feeling kind of nervous, because everyone is staring at us.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18I'm excited. I'll never see these people again and it's for charity.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21We're going to raise money for Children In Need
0:23:21 > 0:23:25with the help of Pudsey and these ears. Put the ears on.
0:23:25 > 0:23:26Let's go!
0:23:26 > 0:23:29OK, off we go, come and get some ears, here we go.
0:23:31 > 0:23:36I'm going to perform in public and I'm feeling quite nervous.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39With the rain easing, an audience has started to gather.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42But will the performance be good enough
0:23:42 > 0:23:44for them to stay and give generously?
0:23:51 > 0:23:56# Dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun Dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun...#
0:23:56 > 0:23:59It's time for Emily to confront her fear of being laughed at
0:23:59 > 0:24:02and to sing solo in front of all these strangers.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08# Far away
0:24:08 > 0:24:12# This ship is taking me far away
0:24:12 > 0:24:15# Far away from the memories
0:24:15 > 0:24:20# Of the people who care If I live or die
0:24:20 > 0:24:23# Starlight
0:24:23 > 0:24:27# I will be chasing the starlight
0:24:27 > 0:24:30# Until the end of my life
0:24:30 > 0:24:35# I don't know If it's worth it any more
0:24:36 > 0:24:41# Hold you in my arms
0:24:41 > 0:24:45# I just wanted to hold
0:24:45 > 0:24:49# You in my arms
0:24:49 > 0:24:53# I just want you to hold... #
0:24:53 > 0:24:57APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:24:59 > 0:25:04I never pictured myself singing in front of so many people before.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07And I've done it!
0:25:07 > 0:25:09Yes! I'm so relieved.
0:25:09 > 0:25:11It's really good, she had so much more confidence
0:25:11 > 0:25:15than I thought she would have, I honestly thought she might run away.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18And she didn't, she delivered. Really good.
0:25:18 > 0:25:21What an achievement for Emily and the group.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24Proof of how much the audience was impressed will be in the donations.
0:25:24 > 0:25:28The performance was really lively, everyone is on a high at the moment.
0:25:28 > 0:25:29Everyone tried a lot,
0:25:29 > 0:25:32and I think it was just really good.
0:25:32 > 0:25:33Best performance yet.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36These are kids who couldn't sing in front of each other
0:25:36 > 0:25:38just a matter of weeks ago, and now they're standing
0:25:38 > 0:25:41in the middle of a busy shopping mall in a strange town
0:25:41 > 0:25:44and performing with confidence. It's a really big deal.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51Very well done.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54That was your most energetic and engaged performance so far.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56Really, really pleased with that. Big difference.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59So we raised some money for Children In Need today,
0:25:59 > 0:26:02how much do you reckon we raised? Jordan, how much?
0:26:02 > 0:26:05Maybe like, £80-£90?
0:26:05 > 0:26:07I think we raised £175.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10£90.33.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12Well, you raised...
0:26:14 > 0:26:18£214!
0:26:19 > 0:26:20Round of applause!
0:26:20 > 0:26:22APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:26:22 > 0:26:24Well done, everyone. Thank you.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28Nobody laughed.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32It went really well and they enjoyed themselves, Emily more than anyone.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34She had a real smile on her face as she was singing,
0:26:34 > 0:26:37and that is exactly what I'm looking for.
0:26:37 > 0:26:38I want this to be fun.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41I'm going to put Emily's chances
0:26:41 > 0:26:44of being the Big Performance's soloist at high.
0:26:44 > 0:26:45I thought she was very good.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48She's got a lovely voice and she came out with the goods.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51So far, Gareth has given just three of the singers
0:26:51 > 0:26:54a high chance of being the Big Performance soloist.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56Oli, Howard and Emily.
0:26:57 > 0:27:00With five weeks to go, there's still time for the others to show
0:27:00 > 0:27:02they can handle the spotlight.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08Next time on the Big Performance...
0:27:08 > 0:27:11the West End star leaves them speechless...
0:27:11 > 0:27:16# Lo-o-ove! #
0:27:16 > 0:27:19..the group give Lady Gaga a run for her money,
0:27:20 > 0:27:22and the nerves kick in
0:27:22 > 0:27:25as they prepare for their biggest audience yet.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27I can't explain how I feel, I'm just really scared.
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