0:00:02 > 0:00:05Last year on The Big Performance, ten terrified kids found
0:00:05 > 0:00:08the courage to sing to an audience of 40,000 at Proms In The Park.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11# We can rule the world... #
0:00:11 > 0:00:16'The Big Performance gets the biggest cheer of the night.'
0:00:16 > 0:00:19But for this year's kids, the challenge is MUCH bigger
0:00:19 > 0:00:20and MUCH scarier,
0:00:20 > 0:00:23singing live on BBC One to an audience of 11 million
0:00:23 > 0:00:25on Children In Need night.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29This is the biggest thing I've ever done and I'm scared.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31Is this a challenge too far?
0:00:31 > 0:00:33# You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing
0:00:33 > 0:00:34# Let's rock... #
0:00:34 > 0:00:38I'm being hard on you because I know you can do better.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40Please don't make me sing this.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43Do not go into that dark place of fear!
0:00:43 > 0:00:45This has got to be fantastic,
0:00:45 > 0:00:47and if it's not, we're in trouble.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50This is The Big Performance 2.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14These shy children have been
0:01:14 > 0:01:18so bullied for their singing they've lost all self-belief.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21When I was a kid I used to get bullied a lot about singing
0:01:21 > 0:01:23and a lot of other things.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26Award-winning choirmaster Gareth Malone has just weeks
0:01:26 > 0:01:29to build up their confidence
0:01:29 > 0:01:32before they sing live in front of 11 million on Children In Need.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34I want you to shine
0:01:34 > 0:01:37and the way that you'll shine is by putting in EFF-ORT.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41Last time the group were inspired by Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon.
0:01:41 > 0:01:42Yes! We got you!
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Noooo!
0:01:46 > 0:01:50Crippling nerves threatened to ruin their first-ever public performance.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52There's just too many people.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55And Gareth realised just how far they've got to go.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59It's astonishing just how little confidence they've got.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02This week the group are introduced to a new style of music,
0:02:02 > 0:02:05but with such an unfamiliar song...
0:02:05 > 0:02:06I hate it, I hate the song.
0:02:06 > 0:02:11..how will they cope performing to their first professional audience?
0:02:11 > 0:02:13I feel really sick and...
0:02:13 > 0:02:14I just can't do it.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21The Big Performance tour bus is heading north
0:02:21 > 0:02:23to the metropolitan city of Leeds.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26This West Yorkshire city has produced some of the UK's
0:02:26 > 0:02:28biggest names in music, including Corinne Bailey Rae
0:02:28 > 0:02:30and Kaiser Chiefs.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33This week's style is really exciting, really good fun.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35I think that's what they need.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40This group has been worn down by bullying. They need to have fun!
0:02:40 > 0:02:43Last time they sang power ballads and the budding singers
0:02:43 > 0:02:46are speculating about this week's musical style.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49The way that Gareth dressed this morning,
0:02:49 > 0:02:52the music style could be some sort of Spanish, Italian song...
0:02:52 > 0:02:55He does have a red shirt and looks like he's going to burst out, "Ole!"
0:02:55 > 0:02:57Incorrecto, amigos.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59All will be revealed in a moment,
0:02:59 > 0:03:02but first things first...
0:03:02 > 0:03:07This week, there's only going to be one soloist and that person is...
0:03:12 > 0:03:15..Charlize.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19Stepping into the spotlight is Leeds homegirl Charlize
0:03:19 > 0:03:22who only recently moved to the UK from Namibia.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27I've always loved singing but it was never really close to my culture.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31I'd love to join my school choir but it's just so terrifying.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36Do you want to know what the style of music we're going to be singing is?
0:03:36 > 0:03:39ALL: Yes!
0:03:40 > 0:03:42# Well, it's a one for the money
0:03:42 > 0:03:44# A two for hud-a-hee
0:03:44 > 0:03:46# A three to get ready now go... #
0:03:47 > 0:03:50It's rock'n'roll week! THEY CHEER
0:03:50 > 0:03:53Rock'n'roll originated in the 1950s in America,
0:03:53 > 0:03:58but with bands like The Baseballs still rocking out...
0:03:58 > 0:04:01# If I lay here If I just lay here... #
0:04:01 > 0:04:03..it's popularity remains today.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07Although not with our singing group.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09I didn't want it to be rock.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11It's not my style cos it's rock'n'roll.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13I don't listen to it.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15This week I've got my work cut out.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18I'm going to have to persuade them rock'n'roll can be cool.
0:04:18 > 0:04:19I think it's cool.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- Ah-huh-huh...- Don't worry, Gareth, you've got one fan.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25# Since my baby left me
0:04:25 > 0:04:28# Found a new place to dwell... #
0:04:33 > 0:04:36Gareth has brought the group to a Victorian concert hall.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38Renowned for it's exceptional acoustics,
0:04:38 > 0:04:41it's a good place to start learning the song.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43It's a really exciting style of music.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45And it'll hopefully be something where
0:04:45 > 0:04:48we can just let out our silly sides and get a bit of a groove on.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Yes?
0:04:51 > 0:04:53Yeah...no, I'm not persuading you.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58OK, well, shall I tell you what the song is going to be this week?
0:04:58 > 0:04:59ALL: Yes, please.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02The song is called Jailhouse Rock.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04# Should've heard those locked down jailbirds sing
0:05:04 > 0:05:05# Let's rock... #
0:05:05 > 0:05:10Jailhouse Rock was a number one hit 1957 for Elvis Presley,
0:05:10 > 0:05:12the world's most successful recording artist.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16The king of rock's outrageous performances scandalised America,
0:05:16 > 0:05:20winning him millions of young fans who became know as teenagers.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23His style was all about letting loose and having fun.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27Will the group be able to shake off their fear
0:05:27 > 0:05:29and throw themselves into this unusual style?
0:05:29 > 0:05:32Charlize, you're the soloist this week, how are you feeling?
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- Horrible.- Horrible?
0:05:34 > 0:05:36The style of music is so alien to them,
0:05:36 > 0:05:39I've got to persuade them that it's good, that it's fun.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43I've got to get them to loosen up, they've gone back into their shells.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46The lesson's not exactly rockin' and a rollin'
0:05:46 > 0:05:48so Gareth decides a few props might help.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50Oh, yeah, cool!
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Charlize, why don't you come round here so I can see you?
0:05:53 > 0:05:58Glasses on, Tia. Come on, let's not have a battle over the glasses.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01It's time for Charlize to put her anxiety about the song aside
0:06:01 > 0:06:02and face up to her solo.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04# The warden through a party in the county jail
0:06:04 > 0:06:07# The prison band was there and they began to wail
0:06:07 > 0:06:10# Band was jumping and the joint began to swing
0:06:10 > 0:06:14# Should have heard this knocked out jailbird sing, let's rock
0:06:14 > 0:06:16# Everybody, let's rock... #
0:06:16 > 0:06:19With the security of Elvis glasses to hide behind,
0:06:19 > 0:06:21the group are finally loosening up.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23# ..Dancin' to the jailhouse rock. #
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- You're really getting into it. You are rocking!- I know! - Give her a round of applause.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29Yeah! Here we go.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33Elvis poses at the ready. Let's have some fun!
0:06:33 > 0:06:37To Charlize's credit, she went for it more than I thought she would.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41But Tia is struggling to get over her embarrassment.
0:06:41 > 0:06:42I hate the song.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45I don't know why, I just don't want to sing it.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- I'm so scared, sorry.- It's going to be absolutely fine. Don't worry.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50When Gareth first met Tia,
0:06:50 > 0:06:53he realised the extent of her fear of singing in public.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57Just take a deep breath. It's going to be fine. Please don't cry.
0:06:57 > 0:06:58You OK?
0:06:59 > 0:07:03She's absolutely terrified. She's afraid of speaking and singing.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05I think that's got to change.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09Tia, I know this is scary, but well done, those people
0:07:09 > 0:07:12who are starting to put their all into it and have fun.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16No-one's going to pick on you and go, "Ha ha", if you're just like, "Yeah, I just don't care."
0:07:16 > 0:07:21Honestly. The more you enjoy it, Tia, the better it will be.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24We're going to sing in front of 11 million people in a few weeks,
0:07:24 > 0:07:27so if it's not tough now, how are we ever going to do that?
0:07:29 > 0:07:31Feeling slightly more inspired,
0:07:31 > 0:07:34the group head off to practise their new rockabilly attitude.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38# Number 47 said to number three. #
0:07:38 > 0:07:41And Sasha gets some extra encouragement from James.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- I'll do a proper Elvis... - I can't do it!
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- You can do it! - I can't! I really can't!
0:07:46 > 0:07:47- You can do it.- Go.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49# Let's rock
0:07:49 > 0:07:52# Everybody, let's rock. #
0:07:52 > 0:07:56While the group become more familiar with the song, and each other,
0:07:56 > 0:08:00anxious soloist Charlize needs some extra training with Gareth.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03I get emotional sometimes when I'm nervous.
0:08:03 > 0:08:04I don't know what to expect.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09Sometimes you try to keep in your tears but they don't want to go in.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13Charlize recently moved to the UK from Africa.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16She's a hard-working girl with a passion for performance.
0:08:16 > 0:08:21She loves science and the school book club but still struggles to fit in with her new way of life.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24She's desperate to come out of her shell.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- How are you?- I'm good.- Nervous?
0:08:27 > 0:08:32But her fear of performing runs so deep she couldn't even sing in front of Gareth at her audition.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Should we sing? Why don't we sing something?
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- Would that make you feel better or worse?- I don't know.- Possibly worse.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44Can Charlize leave her past behind and open up in her solo session?
0:08:44 > 0:08:46# The warden through a party in the county jail
0:08:46 > 0:08:49# The prison band was there and they began to wail
0:08:49 > 0:08:51# Band was jumping, mmmm.... #
0:08:51 > 0:08:54# The band was jumping and the joint began to swing. #
0:08:54 > 0:08:55Let's try that.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- # The band was jumping and the joint began to swing. # - Slow it down.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00# The band was jumping and... #
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Charlize is finding the tongue-twister lyrics a bit of a mouthful.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06I don't even know what half of the words mean.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11She's singing in, effectively, her second language, so getting her tongue physically around these words,
0:09:11 > 0:09:13which are very fast, is a real problem for her.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16# Warden through a party in the county jail. #
0:09:16 > 0:09:18My voice isn't feeling right.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20We need to sort this out right now.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23First things first, you're not using your breath enough.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25It's a very simple thing to fix.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28I want you to run around the piano five times very fast.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32Here we go. Ready and on your mark, set, go. One, two, three, go for it.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35Faster. Really run.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37HE PLAYS A PUNCHY TUNE
0:09:37 > 0:09:41Because of all the physical tension that comes from her worrying about getting things wrong,
0:09:41 > 0:09:43she's not breathing deeply.
0:09:43 > 0:09:48She was just...doing shallow breath which makes it impossible to sing.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51# The warden threw a party in the county jail... #
0:09:51 > 0:09:53But what's the apologetic face about?
0:09:53 > 0:09:57If you look scared, the audience will know that you're scared.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59What have you got to be scared about?
0:09:59 > 0:10:02What people say and think.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05People will only think positive thoughts about you.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08People will see you performing in front of an audience
0:10:08 > 0:10:12and they'll think, "Good for her!" That's what they want to see.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15She can get over her fear of failure. She can achieve great things.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18# Should have heard this knocked out jailbird sing. #
0:10:18 > 0:10:23That's the first time I've seen you take a deep breath. That's great.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27What I'm worried about is what goes wrong if I forget my words
0:10:27 > 0:10:30or if my rhythm gets out of timing and stuff.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33Just a lot of things to worry about.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39Later today the group must sing their version of Jailhouse Rock
0:10:39 > 0:10:42to an as yet unknown special audience.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45You are going to be performing your song, Jailhouse Rock,
0:10:45 > 0:10:48in front of rock'n'roll professional performers.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50Oh, my day!
0:10:50 > 0:10:57These specialist rock'n'roll musical stars will be judging our reluctant rockabillies later,
0:10:57 > 0:10:59and have high expectations.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04To put on an authentic rock and roll performance, you've got to be able to do the moves.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Gareth's brought in two celebrity dancers
0:11:08 > 0:11:11to teach our singers rock'n'roll's most famous dance, the jive.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- Hi, guys.- Hey, guys. How are you?
0:11:13 > 0:11:16Actress Ali Bastian and professional dancer Robin Windsor
0:11:16 > 0:11:19both took part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
0:11:19 > 0:11:21before going on to tour the country together
0:11:21 > 0:11:25in their globally successful dance show, Burn The Floor.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28# One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
0:11:28 > 0:11:31# Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
0:11:31 > 0:11:34# Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
0:11:34 > 0:11:38# We're gonna rock around the clock tonight... #
0:11:38 > 0:11:43The jive is a fast-paced dance that involves lots of kicks, turns, swings and swivels.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46It takes a lot of energy, which is what Ali and Robin want from the group
0:11:46 > 0:11:49when they teach them the moves.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52The thing with jive is it really captures the spirit of the 1950s,
0:11:52 > 0:11:57so the main thing is just to have a good time. Just keep on smiling.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00I don't know how they move so fast.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03I can just about walk! I've got two left feet, honestly.
0:12:03 > 0:12:04I can't dance at all.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08I won't be able to dance like them. Definitely not.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11I'll drop the person I'm dancing with!
0:12:11 > 0:12:15I think it's time that you had a go at this, so just over here,
0:12:15 > 0:12:18I've got some brilliant rock'n'roll outfits for you.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22I want you to get changed into those and then come back in a minute
0:12:22 > 0:12:25and you're going to learn five rock'n'roll dance moves.
0:12:25 > 0:12:26OK? Off you go.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28I'm going to be Gareth!
0:12:32 > 0:12:35After a quick change, it's time for these guys to hit the floor.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39With some coaching from Ali and Robin, they learn five basic steps,
0:12:39 > 0:12:42including the hand-jive and the twist.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48I want you to go nice and low!
0:12:48 > 0:12:50And all the way back up.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52Clap, clap, knees.
0:12:52 > 0:12:53Very, very good.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58OK, guys. Now you've got your five steps.
0:12:58 > 0:13:03You're going to go away with your partners and freestyle and make up a little routine yourself.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07# Let's twist again Like we did last summer
0:13:07 > 0:13:08# Yeah... #
0:13:08 > 0:13:13When I first announced rock'n'roll, they were absolutely crestfallen,
0:13:13 > 0:13:16and now they're having good fun. Look at Tia. She's right in it.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19Singing is supposed to be fun but dance really helps.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23# Yeah, let's twist again... #
0:13:23 > 0:13:27She's a really good dancer and I've stood on her toes once.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- I thought I got two left feet, but... - I've got them.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36We're getting into the rock'n'roll mood really nicely. We love it.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- We're good partners, aren't we?- Yeah.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42Maybe rock'n'roll is not so bad after all.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47Although Michael and Imogen still need convincing.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50I can cope with the singing. I enjoy that. I enjoy the glasses.
0:13:50 > 0:13:55I do not like the dancing. I just think it's spoilt the whole thing.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59I think he doesn't like dancing with me.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01You take your hand out
0:14:01 > 0:14:04and your partner will put her hand into yours. Oh, so cute!
0:14:04 > 0:14:07I think there's a little romance brewing between Sasha and James.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10They're dancing together. I think they're enjoying it a lot.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12Holding hands and all.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17Sasha and James got close when they were paired together for the karaoke challenge.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Sasha and James.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24James became her tower of strength,
0:14:24 > 0:14:26and since then, their bond has continued to grow.
0:14:26 > 0:14:31Going out with James is so much easier because I know he's there.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- This is just too awkward, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:14:36 > 0:14:37RECORD SKIPS
0:14:37 > 0:14:38# Come on, baby... #
0:14:38 > 0:14:40The dancing has proved popular,
0:14:40 > 0:14:43but Gareth is about to throw a spanner in the works.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47You are going to be performing these little dance routines
0:14:47 > 0:14:52in front of the public in a shopping mall in the centre of Leeds later on.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54Oh, no, no, no!
0:14:54 > 0:14:55Oh, yes! Oh, yes.
0:14:55 > 0:15:01Keep smiling. If you're having a good time then everybody will be having a good time watching you.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03No! I don't want to do it.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05It's going to be scary when we dance.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07I can't dance in the middle of a shopping mall.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11It doesn't matter if they fall over or stand on each other's toes,
0:15:11 > 0:15:14it's about getting up in front of an audience and having a laugh.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22In just eight weeks, the shy singers will be performing
0:15:22 > 0:15:25in front of 11 million viewers on Children In Need night.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28They have to get used to being put on the spot.
0:15:28 > 0:15:29I'm really scared now.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32It's weird because you're pulling the girl towards you
0:15:32 > 0:15:36and I don't want to pull her too much that she pulls something!
0:15:36 > 0:15:38This challenge will be tough for them.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42They need to take the plunge and not worry about things going wrong.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47OK, everyone, here we are at our destination.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51We're going to perform your dance moves in front of whoever is in the shopping centre.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54The key thing is not to worry about it.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57Your energy is infectious when you go for it. You ready?
0:15:57 > 0:15:59ALL: Yeah.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Come on. Let's go.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06The Corn Exchange, built nearly 150 years ago,
0:16:06 > 0:16:08is the oldest landmark in Leeds.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13It attracts many visitors for its architectural beauty,
0:16:13 > 0:16:15but a rock'n'roll performance will be a surprise.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20OK. Come and gather here. This is it.
0:16:20 > 0:16:25I want you to use all your courage and effort to get through this. Yes?
0:16:25 > 0:16:29The first couple that are going to go are Mohammed and Joan.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33It's going to be fine. Just have some fun.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35To me, it looks like there's loads of people.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37That makes me feel really nervous.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41I feel really sick and I just can't do it.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44That's it, smiling.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47This challenge is extremely daunting for the timid performers.
0:16:47 > 0:16:52The teasing they've experienced in the past has prevented them from really going for it.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55Will they be able to do just that today?
0:16:56 > 0:16:58# One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
0:16:58 > 0:17:02# Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
0:17:02 > 0:17:04# Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock
0:17:04 > 0:17:07# We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
0:17:07 > 0:17:10# Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
0:17:10 > 0:17:13# We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
0:17:13 > 0:17:15# We're gonna rock around the clock tonight... #
0:17:17 > 0:17:20I think I'm going to cry!
0:17:20 > 0:17:22Not a bad start!
0:17:22 > 0:17:25Can Taylor and Tia do it without stepping on each other's toes?
0:17:25 > 0:17:27They've set the bar really high. I'm so scared now.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31Tia wasn't initially a big fan of rock'n'roll.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34Her fear of looking silly saw her close to tears.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37But the fun dancing has seen her conquer her nerves.
0:17:39 > 0:17:40Yay!
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- That was so scary! - Let's not do that again.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Two pairs down and the support from the public
0:17:47 > 0:17:50is boosting the confidence of our next dancing duo.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52I'm really excited to go down there.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56I thought I was going to be really nervous but I can't wait to go now.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59# We'll be right in seventh heaven
0:17:59 > 0:18:02# We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
0:18:02 > 0:18:06# We're gonna rock, rock, rock till broad daylight... #
0:18:07 > 0:18:09Another successful routine,
0:18:09 > 0:18:12and this week's soloist can't wait to show off her moves.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- I just want to go down there and have fun.- Yep. High-five.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18# We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
0:18:18 > 0:18:21# We're gonna rock, rock, rock till broad daylight
0:18:21 > 0:18:26# We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight. #
0:18:26 > 0:18:27CHEERING
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Off you go. Good luck.
0:18:31 > 0:18:37With only one pair left to perform, can a reluctant Michael throw himself into his routine?
0:18:37 > 0:18:39I feel nervous about it. I don't want to do it.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44# When the clock strikes twelve... #
0:18:44 > 0:18:48Michael has forgotten his rehearsed moves, but instead of falling apart,
0:18:48 > 0:18:51he thinks on his feet and covers up his mistake...
0:18:51 > 0:18:54A clever technique he's used before.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58You always forget this stuff, don't you? Just go blank on TV.
0:18:58 > 0:18:59APPLAUSE
0:19:02 > 0:19:06That was a great example of, when you go wrong, keep going.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09That went a bit wrong in the middle but I came back
0:19:09 > 0:19:13and injected a little personality and it ended up OK.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16Well done. That was fantastic. You really drew on your courage.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18I could see you going for it, which is great.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21It's what we need when we sing our song. Feeling ready for it?
0:19:21 > 0:19:23ALL: Yeah.
0:19:23 > 0:19:24Come on. Let's rock'n'roll.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34Later today, the performers will be singing in front of their first ever professional audience.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36Before soloist Charlize can face this,
0:19:36 > 0:19:39Gareth wants her to conquer her biggest fear.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42I know you haven't been at this school for very long,
0:19:42 > 0:19:45but I want you to perform in front of your friends and the other students.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- Have you ever done this before? - No. I haven't done it before.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51I don't think many of my friends know that I'm able to sing.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54I think this is the only way for you to get over this fear.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57Charlize gets very nervous, but she also gets emotional about singing,
0:19:57 > 0:20:01and that goes straight to her throat. She sounds so tense and restricted.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03I hope she can get through this without crying.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06I am worried that I might crumble but if I crumble,
0:20:06 > 0:20:08I'll try to get back on my feet as soon as possible.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12This is a big deal for Charlize.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14Singing was never encouraged in her old life
0:20:14 > 0:20:17and having only been in this school a short amount of time,
0:20:17 > 0:20:20she's still finding her place amongst her classmates.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22It takes some courage for someone to stand up and sing
0:20:22 > 0:20:26in front of her friends because you never know what they're thinking.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28I'm really glad she's trying it.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35Hello. Come on in, Charlize. Say hello.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39Can Charlize tap into the confidence she found in the dancing challenge
0:20:39 > 0:20:42and put it into this performance?
0:20:42 > 0:20:44OK, deep breath.
0:20:44 > 0:20:50Let's give it a go, let's give it a go. Here we go.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52Two, three, four, five, six...
0:20:52 > 0:20:55# The warden threw a party in the county jail
0:20:55 > 0:20:58# The prison band was there and they began to wail
0:20:58 > 0:21:01# The band was jumping and the joint began to swing
0:21:01 > 0:21:04# You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing
0:21:04 > 0:21:06# Let's rock
0:21:06 > 0:21:08# Everybody let's rock... #
0:21:09 > 0:21:11Do you want to give her a hug or something?
0:21:11 > 0:21:14Charlize is overcome with emotion
0:21:14 > 0:21:16and can't make it to the end of the song.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20Just look at us lot.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24Exactly, just focus on them and you'll be absolutely fine.
0:21:24 > 0:21:25Let's give it one more go, yes?
0:21:25 > 0:21:27After some encouragement from her new friends,
0:21:27 > 0:21:30Charlize decides to have another go.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33# The warden threw a party in the county jail
0:21:33 > 0:21:35# The prison band was there and they began to wail
0:21:35 > 0:21:38# The band was jumping and the joint began to swing
0:21:38 > 0:21:41# You should've heard this knocked out jailbird sing
0:21:41 > 0:21:42# Let's rock
0:21:42 > 0:21:44# Everybody, let's rock
0:21:46 > 0:21:51# Everybody in the whole cell block was dancing to the jailhouse rock. #
0:21:52 > 0:21:55APPLAUSE
0:21:55 > 0:21:57There we go. Give me a high-five.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59Well done, Charlize.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03I think you've officially passed your solo challenge.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06To come to her school and sing in front of her new friends,
0:22:06 > 0:22:07I think that's really brave.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10She crumbled and cried her way through the performance,
0:22:10 > 0:22:13but she did it and I'm really glad she did.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17It shows she's got the courage and the determination to succeed.
0:22:17 > 0:22:18I think she will.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20I think she's really brave because she cried first
0:22:20 > 0:22:24and then she got back up and did well.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28If I can sing in front of my friends which I see every day,
0:22:28 > 0:22:31I might as well sing in front of an audience I don't know at all.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40As they head towards their first professional audience,
0:22:40 > 0:22:44Gareth uses the time to get them all practising the complex words.
0:22:44 > 0:22:49# Everybody in the whole cell block was dancing to the jailhouse rock. #
0:22:49 > 0:22:52I thought they did an excellent job at their dancing
0:22:52 > 0:22:55and I hope they can put that into their singing.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58They're fine when they're dancing, fine doing anything else.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01When it comes to singing, they've really fallen apart.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03To ensure their rock'n'roll performance
0:23:03 > 0:23:08is as real as possible, the group need to stop holding back.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10Something these stars know only too well.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13Put it all out there and take a bit of a risk.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15If you don't and you look back,
0:23:15 > 0:23:18you'll think, "God, I could've done that little bit more."
0:23:18 > 0:23:22I always want to feel like I'm performing with my fans,
0:23:22 > 0:23:23not for my fans.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26A lot of clapping involved, a lot of dancing with them.
0:23:26 > 0:23:27I look ridiculous on stage
0:23:27 > 0:23:31so I want them to be OK with wanting to feel ridiculous and free.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33Once the music is playing,
0:23:33 > 0:23:36I'm in that zone and you feel it from there, really.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42Gareth has chosen this '50s diner as the perfect place
0:23:42 > 0:23:45to get our budding singers into the rock'n'roll spirit.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49Waiting expectantly for their arrival is today's audience,
0:23:49 > 0:23:50the cast of The Twist.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56These guys perform hits from the '50s and '60s on a regular basis.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00They know a good rock'n'roll performance requires high-energy,
0:24:00 > 0:24:01big smiles and pizzazz.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06Exactly what they'll be expecting to see today.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10I'm looking for big energy, really enjoying what they're singing
0:24:10 > 0:24:14and really vibey and having fun with it.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16Everyone says having some fun really is the key,
0:24:16 > 0:24:18especially with Jailhouse Rock.
0:24:18 > 0:24:19It's not an easy song to do.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21Right now, I'm feeling quite nervous.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23It's not my style of music.
0:24:23 > 0:24:28I was really excited before, but now I'm going a little bit nervous now.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30If you have fun, the audience will have fun
0:24:30 > 0:24:33and I think this lot are liable to get up and dance.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36If they get up and dance, that will be a massive success.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39For this performance, I want a good time,
0:24:39 > 0:24:41I want the spirit of rock'n'roll.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43It doesn't need to be a perfect performance.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46They've been so frightened.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49This is the time to come together as a group and have some fun.
0:24:50 > 0:24:51This is it.
0:24:51 > 0:24:53Last time the group performed,
0:24:53 > 0:24:56they were so nervous, they couldn't contain their tears.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59With soloist Charlize starting the song,
0:24:59 > 0:25:04can they all pull together, perfect the words and perform with energy?
0:25:09 > 0:25:11# The warden threw a party at the county jail
0:25:11 > 0:25:14# The prison band was there and they began to wail
0:25:14 > 0:25:16# The band was jumping and the joint began to swing
0:25:16 > 0:25:19# You should've seen those knocked out jailbirds sing
0:25:19 > 0:25:21# Let's rock
0:25:21 > 0:25:24# Everybody, let's rock
0:25:24 > 0:25:28# Everybody in the whole cell block was dancing to the jailhouse rock
0:25:28 > 0:25:32# Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
0:25:32 > 0:25:34# Little Joe blowing on the slide trombone
0:25:34 > 0:25:37# Drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
0:25:37 > 0:25:40# The whole rhythm section was the purple gang
0:25:40 > 0:25:41# Let's rock
0:25:41 > 0:25:45# Everybody, let's rock
0:25:45 > 0:25:49# Everybody in the whole cell block was dancing to the jailhouse rock
0:25:49 > 0:25:51# Let's rock
0:25:51 > 0:25:54# Everybody, let's rock
0:25:54 > 0:26:00# Everybody in the whole cell block was dancing to the jailhouse rock. #
0:26:00 > 0:26:04APPLAUSE
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Wow, well done.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Thank you very much.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13The words may not have been perfect, but they still impressed.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17The best thing about it was that they really enjoyed it.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21They did really well. Congratulations, kids.
0:26:22 > 0:26:24I think it was quite good.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28If I had the first note louder, it would've been ace.
0:26:28 > 0:26:29I'm happy with myself.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33I was really scared and I didn't want to do this song.
0:26:33 > 0:26:35Now I've done the performance, I'm really happy I did it
0:26:35 > 0:26:37and I stuck to it.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40The singing wasn't absolutely beautiful, but it had energy,
0:26:40 > 0:26:42it had spirit and that's really good.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44We're getting over our fear of the audience.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46Now we've got to make them sound good.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48With the challenges getting tougher
0:26:48 > 0:26:52and the audiences bigger as they head towards Children In Need night,
0:26:52 > 0:26:55they've got to start upping their game.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58I'm going to keep pushing and pushing and pushing until it is right.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02Today was Charlize's turn under the spotlight.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04Does she have what it takes
0:27:04 > 0:27:06to be the soloist on Children In Need night?
0:27:06 > 0:27:08Charlize did a fantastic job.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12She really turned it on and gave a great performance today.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14Vocally, it still sounded a bit tense.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18For that, she has a medium chance of being the Big Performance soloist.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21From when I first said it was rock'n'roll,
0:27:21 > 0:27:23to that performance, was a huge, huge turnaround
0:27:23 > 0:27:26and I'm really proud of them for working that hard.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28They still have further to go.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30We've got to sing better, perform better.
0:27:30 > 0:27:32There's lots of hard work ahead.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37Next time on The Big Performance 2,
0:27:37 > 0:27:39the group get a taste for pop stardom
0:27:39 > 0:27:41when they hit the recording studio.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45A celebrity mentor joins the tour bus.
0:27:45 > 0:27:47Hello.
0:27:47 > 0:27:51And their nerves are tested, singing live on the radio.
0:27:51 > 0:27:53They're slightly nervous, I have to say!