0:00:02 > 0:00:05Last year on The Big Performance, ten kids found the courage
0:00:05 > 0:00:08to sing to 40,000 people at Proms In The Park.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11# We can rule the world. #
0:00:11 > 0:00:15The Big Performance - the biggest cheer of the night.
0:00:15 > 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 11 million people
0:00:23 > 0:00:24on Children in Need.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28This is the biggest thing I've done - I'm scared.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30Today, the group hit the beach
0:00:30 > 0:00:33in preparation for their biggest audience yet.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36It's not just singing that'll improve confidence.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38I've never had such a thrill!
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- But are they up to it? - Please, don't cry.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44Can Rizzle Kicks save the day?
0:00:44 > 0:00:48So, you've got at least 60% left in the tank.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51Or will it all come crashing down?
0:00:51 > 0:00:56This is their first performance on a massive scale. Look at the weather!
0:00:56 > 0:00:59This is The Big Performance Two.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03THEY HARMONISE
0:01:21 > 0:01:25Ten children teased for their love of singing,
0:01:25 > 0:01:28must perform to the nation in four weeks' time.
0:01:28 > 0:01:29Will they be ready?
0:01:29 > 0:01:32I definitely can do better. I know it.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35It's down to one man to make sure they are -
0:01:35 > 0:01:37choirmaster Gareth Malone.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39I am sympathetic to them being shy.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42I'm not sympathetic to a lack of effort.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46Last time, they fluffed their lines at someone's wedding.
0:01:46 > 0:01:52# I'm just taking over me. #
0:01:52 > 0:01:55And with the final Big Performance in a month's time,
0:01:55 > 0:01:57they need to up their game.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01I'm going to keep pushing until it is right.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05Summer is in the air
0:02:05 > 0:02:07as The Big Performance Two tour bus heads south
0:02:07 > 0:02:10to the holiday hot spot of Devon,
0:02:10 > 0:02:13famed for its sun, sea, sand and surf.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Last week was high-pressured. This style of music is perfect.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21Just relaxing, getting into the vibe and looking cool.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25Looking cool isn't enough to help them work out this week's style.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- Gareth's wearing a mysterious outfit.- Reggae?
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Er, not quite, James. - Welcome to Devon. We're at the beach!
0:02:33 > 0:02:36ALL: Yay!
0:02:36 > 0:02:39This week, the style of music is surf rock!
0:02:39 > 0:02:41ALL: Whoo!
0:02:41 > 0:02:47Surf rock became popular the world over back in the 1960s
0:02:47 > 0:02:50thanks to the Californian band The Beach Boys.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54More recently, contemporary acts like Jack Johnson and The Drums
0:02:54 > 0:02:57have brought it back into the charts.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00# Oh, mama I want to go surfing. #
0:03:00 > 0:03:04This is about creating an atmosphere and having a great time.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- Do we have to say "dude" all day? - We do, and to you,
0:03:08 > 0:03:11I'm now Mr Dude and you are the Dude and Dudettes.
0:03:11 > 0:03:12Awesome!
0:03:12 > 0:03:15Who wants to know who the soloist is?
0:03:15 > 0:03:16ALL: Me, me, me!
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Follow me!
0:03:20 > 0:03:23That was a fantastic reaction.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27They need to relax, enjoy themselves and not worry.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32Will the chilled vibe continue when Gareth reveals this week's soloist?
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Those people who have not yet done their solo,
0:03:35 > 0:03:37step forward, please.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45Tia, it's not you.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49James, it could be you.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52But it isn't, because it's Sasha.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53Oh, my God!
0:03:53 > 0:03:55AND Michael!
0:03:58 > 0:04:01I love singing, but my giggles and shakiness get in the way.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05I don't really like listening to the music my friends do,
0:04:05 > 0:04:07but what I really like are boy bands.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11I don't know where the giggles are going to go cos
0:04:11 > 0:04:14I like them but I need to get over them. Honestly.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16I'm looking forward to singing with her
0:04:16 > 0:04:19because it means it'll be a two-part song
0:04:19 > 0:04:23and it could be in harmony and I really like harmonies.
0:04:23 > 0:04:24Follow me, guys!
0:04:24 > 0:04:26They don't know it,
0:04:26 > 0:04:28but the event they're performing at is huge.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32It's a good job we've got two soloists - this is a big one.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36To kick off the session,
0:04:36 > 0:04:40Gareth has brought the group to the surf shack by Westward Ho! Beach.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42I think you'll know this one.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44It is a Beach Boys classic -
0:04:44 > 0:04:46Surfin' USA.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Oh, my God!
0:04:48 > 0:04:50The Beach Boys, famed for their harmonies,
0:04:50 > 0:04:54are one of the America's most influential bands,
0:04:54 > 0:04:56and Surfin' USA was one of their biggest hits.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59Inspired by their passion for surfing,
0:04:59 > 0:05:03this song was about hitting the beaches of California.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05# Surfin' USA. #
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- How well do you know it? - We were singing it.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10You were singing it? Perfect.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14I'm amazed. It's from 1963, but it's timeless. It's a classic.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17I think, Sasha, you are going to kick this song off
0:05:17 > 0:05:20and you are going to have the first verse.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Do you want to have a go?- Not really.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25One, two, three and go...
0:05:25 > 0:05:27One, two, three and...
0:05:27 > 0:05:31Sasha's fear of singing makes her shake and giggle uncontrollably.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35I was singing and I felt good and then, suddenly,
0:05:35 > 0:05:38it just got to me that I was singing and just, boom.
0:05:38 > 0:05:43So far, this has prevented her from reaching her full potential.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47You've got a great voice and you just don't believe in yourself.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- I feel my shakies coming back. - Let's get rid of them.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53Ready? One, two, three and go.
0:05:53 > 0:05:58# If everybody had an ocean Across the USA... #
0:05:58 > 0:06:01She seems to be getting over the nerves,
0:06:01 > 0:06:05but they're still there. Miss Giggle is just round the corner.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Let's hope Miss Giggle doesn't show up
0:06:08 > 0:06:10when Michael attempts his solo.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14# You catch them surfing at Del Mar Ventura County line...
0:06:14 > 0:06:16# Ventura County line. #
0:06:16 > 0:06:20He's found the tune but the complex lyrics prove difficult.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24# And down Doheny Way
0:06:24 > 0:06:26# Everybody's gone surfin'
0:06:26 > 0:06:29# Surfin' USA. #
0:06:29 > 0:06:32I'm worried that he'll think about those words
0:06:32 > 0:06:34and not actually perform.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39# Everybody's gone surfin' Surfin' USA. #
0:06:39 > 0:06:42Will the harmonies help boost Michael's performance?
0:06:42 > 0:06:45Right, listen. You are The Beach Boys.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48The Beach Boys are famous for harmonies and energy.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50# Inside, outside, USA. #
0:06:50 > 0:06:54Give it loads of energy. One, two, three, and...
0:06:54 > 0:06:56# Inside, outside, USA. #
0:06:56 > 0:06:59I've introduced harmony and they did pretty well,
0:06:59 > 0:07:01but it is a challenge. More can go wrong.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05We didn't put the Beach Boys to shame but we're getting there.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07We've got lots to do
0:07:07 > 0:07:10before we'll convince people we're surf rockers.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14How will knowing where they're performing affect their efforts?
0:07:14 > 0:07:17You have a big, big challenge this week,
0:07:17 > 0:07:20because we are off to the Dawlish Air Show.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24Dawlish Air show is a highlight in the Devon calendar
0:07:24 > 0:07:26and attracts 80,000 visitors.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30I don't think they realise how big the audience is
0:07:30 > 0:07:32cos I've been there a few times.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- How many people will be there?- Loads. - How many do you mean?
0:07:36 > 0:07:39Thousands. It's horrible. Loads.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42This is their first performance on a massive scale.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45They have to realise the audience is not an enemy.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48They've just got to lighten up a bit.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52In just four weeks,
0:07:52 > 0:07:56our shy singers will not only be singing live to 11 million
0:07:56 > 0:07:57on Children In Need night,
0:07:57 > 0:08:01but, with Gareth's help, they'll lead a nationwide choir.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Today's performance is their biggest yet,
0:08:04 > 0:08:07so they take every opportunity to learn the lyrics.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11# Huarache sandals, too Huarache sandals, too. #
0:08:11 > 0:08:13With such a difficult song to master,
0:08:13 > 0:08:16Gareth has called Michael in for extra coaching.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18The worry about my solo
0:08:18 > 0:08:20is the complicated words.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23Just hope that people in the crowd don't know the songs.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Michael has always been musical.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29He once played the trombone in the school orchestra
0:08:29 > 0:08:33and he loves singing, but it doesn't come naturally,
0:08:33 > 0:08:35after boys teased him for being in the choir.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39At his audition, Michael opened up about the bullying
0:08:39 > 0:08:41that's been holding him back.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- So, what happened? - Problems in primary school.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48Some friends started to be a bit mean around me,
0:08:48 > 0:08:49not being nice.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51I'll work with Michael to a point
0:08:51 > 0:08:55where he can relax and look like he's enjoying singing.
0:08:55 > 0:09:01# Everybody's gone surfin' Surfin' USA. #
0:09:01 > 0:09:04Can you do me excited eyes? Yeah! I want to see that!
0:09:04 > 0:09:06Do it with excited eyes.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08# Catch them surfin' at... # One, two, three.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12# You'd catch them surfin' at Del Mar
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- # Ventura County line... # - Wicked!
0:09:14 > 0:09:17I'm not worried about the singing,
0:09:17 > 0:09:20but whether he looks like he's having fun.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22That's totally rad, dude.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26He works hard and he picks things up very, very quickly.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28I think he's starting to get the vibe.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31But will he sing it with sparkly eyes?
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Let's try one more time. One, two, three, and...
0:09:34 > 0:09:37# All over Manhattan
0:09:37 > 0:09:40# Down Doheny Way
0:09:40 > 0:09:43# Everybody's gone surfin'
0:09:43 > 0:09:44# Surfin' USA. #
0:09:46 > 0:09:49Good! Well done. That's fantastic!
0:09:49 > 0:09:52It'll be hard, but I think I can do it,
0:09:52 > 0:09:57because practice makes perfect. I'll practise, practise, practise.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03Sharing the solo spotlight with Michael is Sasha.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05People do say I have a great voice,
0:10:05 > 0:10:10but I guess I don't believe I have yet. I need to believe in myself.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13Sasha is a keen member of the school's rounders team.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15She knows a thing or two about competition
0:10:15 > 0:10:19but when it comes to singing, she's scared to stand out.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- You all right?- Yeah. You look kind of nervous.- Yeah, I am.- You are.
0:10:24 > 0:10:25At her audition,
0:10:25 > 0:10:29Gareth discovered how much Sasha's nerves affect her physically.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35# When the rain is blowing in
0:10:35 > 0:10:37# Your face... #
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- BREATHLESSLY:- I can't do it.
0:10:39 > 0:10:44# And the whole world is on your case. #
0:10:45 > 0:10:47'I've never seen feel like that.'
0:10:47 > 0:10:52Just palpitations and breath all fluttery. Really scared.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Sasha must now conquer her shaking and giggling
0:10:55 > 0:10:57and focus on mastering her high-pitched solo.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01# Wearing their baggies... # Try it. One, two, three, and go.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- # You see 'em wearing their... # - Yeah, it's good. But what's this...?
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Just relax, relax, relax a bit.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10'Sasha's got a technical vocal difficulty -'
0:11:10 > 0:11:11she's using too much weight,
0:11:11 > 0:11:14it's too much "rrrgh" at the bottom of her voice.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17'She needs to lighten up and be softer about it
0:11:17 > 0:11:19'and she'll be able to get the high notes.'
0:11:19 > 0:11:22Just do... # La, la, la, la, la. #
0:11:22 > 0:11:26Sasha's nerves are so severe it's restricting her vocal range.
0:11:26 > 0:11:27We'll go for a run round the beach.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32Come on, let's have a race. Ready? Come on! One, two, three and go.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36BOTH: # If everybody had an ocean across the USA... #
0:11:36 > 0:11:39Me and Gareth were running around the beach, and he made me sing,
0:11:39 > 0:11:43and it was hilarious cos as he was singing as well. I loved it.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45Chuck some sand. Ready? Here we go.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47# If everybody had an ocean... #
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- Here's some sand. Here you are. - Ew!- There.- Ew!- Yeah?- OK.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55It doesn't matter if it goes wrong.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58It doesn't matter if it is a big old sloppy mess.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01It doesn't matter. Let's just have some fun. We're at the beach,
0:12:01 > 0:12:04we're doing a song about surfing. Yeah?
0:12:04 > 0:12:08'I'm hoping to banish those negative associations about singing for ever'
0:12:08 > 0:12:11for Sasha, because I just think she should just enjoy it.
0:12:11 > 0:12:17I honestly just do want to do it now just to make him proud.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22The anxious singers will have to convince a carnival crowd
0:12:22 > 0:12:25that they're a realistic surf rock band.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28So what should they focus on to get through?
0:12:28 > 0:12:33Performing is about self-expression, and bringing what is inside outside.
0:12:33 > 0:12:34The moment you step on stage
0:12:34 > 0:12:37and you step out in front of a live audience,
0:12:37 > 0:12:40whatever mood you're in, whatever your day has been like,
0:12:40 > 0:12:41something kicks in.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43If it's a big venue with a massive crowd,
0:12:43 > 0:12:45you try and get them to sing along,
0:12:45 > 0:12:48but if it's more intimate, you have to draw them into the performance.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53To put on an authentic surf rock show,
0:12:53 > 0:12:57you need to know how to hit the notes and the waves.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00We're in north Devon, at the beach, we're going to learn to surf!
0:13:00 > 0:13:02ALL CHEER
0:13:02 > 0:13:05I'm not expecting them to be brilliant,
0:13:05 > 0:13:09but I am expecting them to throw themselves into it with a big splash.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12With the help of top surf instructor Rob...
0:13:12 > 0:13:13Hi, guys, how we doing?
0:13:13 > 0:13:15..Gareth and the group get suited up...
0:13:18 > 0:13:22..ready to grab a board and hit the beach.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23I feel really excited
0:13:23 > 0:13:25about going surfing,
0:13:25 > 0:13:28although this is quite tight and I do feel like a penguin.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32# We're going to go surfing Surfing USA. #
0:13:32 > 0:13:36If they can throw themselves into this daring challenge,
0:13:36 > 0:13:39it will give them the confidence to rock out at the carnival later on.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41Before they can hit the water,
0:13:41 > 0:13:43they need a lesson from the professionals.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47That's once they've made it over the rocks.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50Go, Michael, I'm here to push!
0:13:50 > 0:13:53They've finally got to the beach, now the real fun can begin.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56Come on, guys. Kneel at the back of your surfboards, let's do this.
0:13:56 > 0:14:01Hands on the surfboard. Chest onto the board. Paddle into the wave.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05Slide up to your knees. Bring your foot up.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07Twist the back foot.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10Slowly up into your surfing position. Thumbs up, be loving it.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13It looks as if the group have grasped it on dry land
0:14:13 > 0:14:16but can they cut it out on the great ocean waves?
0:14:16 > 0:14:19It's not just through singing we'll improve confidence,
0:14:19 > 0:14:21we need to do stuff like this.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24The attitude that makes a great surfer is being happy,
0:14:24 > 0:14:26enjoying it, just having fun with it.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34This is fantastic. It's about just throwing yourself into it.
0:14:34 > 0:14:35Embrace the challenge.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37There must be something in the water!
0:14:37 > 0:14:40The group have forgotten their previous hang-ups
0:14:40 > 0:14:41and become fearless.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43This is my first time at the beach - awesome.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46I've never had such a thrill before.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52I'm trying new things out.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56And I think that's what I should think when I'm singing.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58I could stand up within five minutes.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02I was well proud of myself. I was like, "Yes, I'm doing it!"
0:15:09 > 0:15:11I think for a first time they did great.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15If you look at their faces now, I think that just says it all.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17Surfing really helped us to loosen up
0:15:17 > 0:15:20so we can go into that song and enjoy ourselves.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23If they can do this having never surfed before,
0:15:23 > 0:15:25they've proved they can do it when singing.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30Later, Michael will be singing solo
0:15:30 > 0:15:34in front of hundreds of people at the Dawlish Air Show.
0:15:34 > 0:15:35It's a huge challenge.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39Gareth is hoping the surfing has worked some magic
0:15:39 > 0:15:42on Michael as he's about to face his biggest fear
0:15:42 > 0:15:44of singing in front of older boys.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47Over here are four guys from the North Devon Surf School.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50They are chilled out, they are relaxed -
0:15:50 > 0:15:52I want you to really learn from them.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55I feel really, really nervous about my solo challenge.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59I haven't a clue what I'm going to do. I hope I can sing properly.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- Do you think we can do this?- Give it a try.- Yeah? OK. Come on, let's go.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06'This is really hard for Michael'
0:16:06 > 0:16:08cos it's boys that have teased him about his singing,
0:16:08 > 0:16:11and these are boys he'll have to perform to.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13'They're not just boys, they're 16-year-old boys -
0:16:13 > 0:16:16'that is much, much more difficult.'
0:16:16 > 0:16:18Hi, guys.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Can Michael find his natural rhythm
0:16:20 > 0:16:23and sing to a group of teenage surfers?
0:16:25 > 0:16:28# You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar
0:16:28 > 0:16:30# Ventura County Line
0:16:30 > 0:16:33# Santa Cruz and Trestles
0:16:33 > 0:16:36# Australia's Narrabeen
0:16:36 > 0:16:38# All over Manhattan
0:16:38 > 0:16:41# And down Doheny Way
0:16:41 > 0:16:44# Everybody's gone surfing
0:16:44 > 0:16:47# Surfing USA. #
0:16:49 > 0:16:52ALL CLAP
0:16:52 > 0:16:55Well done, that was really good. What did you guys think?
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- It was really good. He was really chillaxed.- Really chillaxed.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- Praise indeed. - 'He did really well.'
0:17:00 > 0:17:03None of us would have been able to do it.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06He shouldn't be worried, he's good. He should have more confidence -
0:17:06 > 0:17:09there's nothing wrong with his singing.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11I knew Michael had a good voice.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15I knew he could do this. The question is, will he be able to do it
0:17:15 > 0:17:19'in front of thousands of people? And he has got to learn the words.'
0:17:19 > 0:17:20No matter how difficult.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22To hear them say I've got a really good voice
0:17:22 > 0:17:25has really boosted my confidence.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28It's all gone swimmingly for Michael,
0:17:28 > 0:17:31but will it for today's second soloist Sasha?
0:17:31 > 0:17:33She's a keen sportswoman
0:17:33 > 0:17:37but can she channel this competitive spirit into her singing?
0:17:37 > 0:17:42Sasha, I want you to perform for your entire rounders team.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45What?
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- OK.- Yeah? SHE GIGGLES
0:17:48 > 0:17:51There's the giggles.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55I am worried about my giggling cos I do giggle and I know I do.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57But I feel so much more confident now
0:17:57 > 0:17:58and I can't wait to do it.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- You ready for this?- Yeah. - Let's do it, come on.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04'I think this is a big deal for Sasha'
0:18:04 > 0:18:05but her confidence is growing.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08'I am not seeing her giggle nearly as much.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11'I just hope she can do that in front of them.'
0:18:11 > 0:18:13To make it through this task,
0:18:13 > 0:18:16Sasha needs to keep the nervous laughing and shaking
0:18:16 > 0:18:17at bay once and for all.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20SHE GIGGLES Look straight ahead. Let's go for it.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23# If everybody had an ocean
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- # Across the... # - SHE GROANS
0:18:26 > 0:18:28ALL: Don't worry about it!
0:18:28 > 0:18:30You can do it, you can do it.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33The stress of singing to her team-mates has caused her
0:18:33 > 0:18:36to completely forget the words.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40# If everybody had an ocean
0:18:40 > 0:18:41- # Across... # - SHE GROANS
0:18:41 > 0:18:43ALL: You can do it!
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- I can't do any more. - Sasha is paralysed with fear.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48But with her best friend's support,
0:18:48 > 0:18:50can she make it to the end of the song?
0:18:50 > 0:18:53# If everybody had an ocean
0:18:53 > 0:18:55# Across the USA
0:18:55 > 0:18:58# Then everybody'd be surfing
0:18:58 > 0:19:00# Like Californi-A
0:19:00 > 0:19:04# You...you... You see them wearing their...bag...
0:19:04 > 0:19:06# Baggies
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- # Huarache san... # - SHE GROANS
0:19:08 > 0:19:13'It's really important that Sasha doesn't let fear stand in her way,'
0:19:13 > 0:19:16and she chooses to overcome it.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19This is Sasha's last opportunity to prove to Gareth
0:19:19 > 0:19:20that she can do it on her own.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- Don't put too much pressure on yourself.- OK.- Yes?
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- Yes.- Here we go.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29# If everybody had an ocean
0:19:29 > 0:19:32# Across the USA
0:19:32 > 0:19:34# Then everybody'd be surfing
0:19:34 > 0:19:37# Like CaliforniA
0:19:37 > 0:19:40# You'd see 'em wearing their baggies
0:19:40 > 0:19:42# Huarache sandals too
0:19:42 > 0:19:45# A bushy, bushy blonde hairdo
0:19:45 > 0:19:47# Surfing USA. #
0:19:47 > 0:19:52After a few attempts, she finally finishes the song.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54ALL CHEER
0:19:54 > 0:19:57You did well. This is a scary thing. Please don't cry.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02I feel disappointed with myself, because I want to do this and I didn't.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05I definitely can do better. I know I can.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09It's hard. Once you mess up once, you think, "Oh, no!"
0:20:09 > 0:20:12But cos she kept going it was really good, I'm really proud of her.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15She's brilliant at singing and she just needs to find that.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18'It wasn't ideal but Sasha did it.'
0:20:18 > 0:20:22Sasha sang. She overcame something in there and I'm really pleased about that.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26It could go either way. I just hope it goes the right way.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32The weather has taken a serious turn for the worse.
0:20:32 > 0:20:37Can the shy singers put on a dazzling performance to light up the carnival stage?
0:20:37 > 0:20:41It may be raining but we are not going to have our spirits dampened.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45What I want to establish is that we ALL know the words,
0:20:45 > 0:20:47every single one of us.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50To pull off today's performance and draw in a big crowd
0:20:50 > 0:20:53the group need to know the song off by heart.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55You've got to keep singing!
0:20:55 > 0:20:58I'm frightened cos there could be thousands of people watching
0:20:58 > 0:21:00and I don't think they've taken it on board.
0:21:00 > 0:21:06This isn't the first time the lyrics have failed them under pressure.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10THEY SING HESITANTLY, MISSING OUT WORDS
0:21:10 > 0:21:12# And...they're...
0:21:12 > 0:21:15# taking over...me. #
0:21:15 > 0:21:16# Surfin' USA. #
0:21:16 > 0:21:19So close to Children In Need night
0:21:19 > 0:21:22they can't afford for this to happen again.
0:21:22 > 0:21:27Oooh, no! Michael's forgot. Michael's lost it. Sit down.
0:21:27 > 0:21:33They haven't learnt the words, not all of them. And that's a real, massive problem.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38I don't believe that you all know those words well enough so we're going to do it one-by-one.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41# We'll all be planning our route
0:21:44 > 0:21:47# Waxin' down our surf boards
0:21:47 > 0:21:50# We'll all be playing that...? #
0:21:53 > 0:21:55OK, sit down.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58# Tell the teacher we're surfin'
0:21:58 > 0:22:00# Surfin' USA. #
0:22:00 > 0:22:05- Who has to learn the song? Me or you?- Us.- Yeah.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09I am sympathetic to them being shy, of course I am.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11But I'm not sympathetic to a complete lack of effort.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13This is a reality-check moment.
0:22:13 > 0:22:19We perform for the ENTIRE nation in a matter of weeks.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22And I'm afraid the responsibility is on your shoulders.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25I know that's a lot of pressure. You've got to start feeling it.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- Could we lose the chairs? - After some tough talking
0:22:28 > 0:22:32the group start taking responsibility for their individual parts.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- And Sasha. - # If everybody had an ocean... #
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- Love it! - # Across the USA
0:22:37 > 0:22:39# Everybody keep surfing... #
0:22:39 > 0:22:40And away.
0:22:40 > 0:22:46The time for excuses is over. We've done so many performances now, we've got to start turning it on.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- # A bushy, bushy blonde hairdo - Surfin' USA. #
0:22:52 > 0:22:55With just moments to go before they step on stage,
0:22:55 > 0:23:00Gareth's got one last trick up his sleeve to help boost their performance.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04I've got some very special guests. It's the Rizzle Kicks!
0:23:04 > 0:23:06THEY SCREAM Hi, guys.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10Rizzle Kicks are the latest rap duo to hit the scene.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13They had a number one hit with Olly Murs
0:23:13 > 0:23:18and their single, Down With The Trumpets, has taken the charts by storm.
0:23:18 > 0:23:23Singing a mix of hip hop and pop means Rizzle Kicks know exactly how to deliver on stage.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27Can their experience rub off on these shy singers today?
0:23:27 > 0:23:32It's all about confidence. You've got to show them that you know exactly what you're doing
0:23:32 > 0:23:35and you're enjoying yourself and, believe me 100%, they'll love it.
0:23:35 > 0:23:39The audience has to realise that you're having a great time.
0:23:39 > 0:23:45If you do happen to forget any lines or anything, just keep going. Just keep, like...
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- Just style it out.- Exactly.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49If you make it obvious that you've made a mistake
0:23:49 > 0:23:52then that's the only reason that it is a problem.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56Listen, you guys are not just performing to that audience
0:23:56 > 0:23:59but you're going to perform to the Rizzle Kicks as well.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01Rizzle Kicks - absolutely love them!
0:24:01 > 0:24:04I'm so scared now. We all are. We're really excited
0:24:04 > 0:24:07cos we want to show them all how good we actually are.
0:24:07 > 0:24:12I am quite nervous but after the conversation with Rizzle Kicks,
0:24:12 > 0:24:14I think it's calmed my nerves.
0:24:14 > 0:24:15Let's go and do this!
0:24:15 > 0:24:19This is it. Their debut carnival performance.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22Dawlish Air Show typically pulls in thousands
0:24:22 > 0:24:25but the dark skies have put a dampener on the turn out.
0:24:25 > 0:24:30This is meant to be their first performance on a massive scale and look at the weather.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32I just hope that they still put in 100%.
0:24:32 > 0:24:37Whatever the crowd size, the singers need to pull off a surf-rocking performance.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42GARETH PLAYS SURFIN' USA
0:24:44 > 0:24:47# If everybody had an ocean
0:24:47 > 0:24:49# Across the USA
0:24:49 > 0:24:52# Then everybody be surfing
0:24:52 > 0:24:55# Like Californ-I-A
0:24:55 > 0:24:58- HER VOICE STRAINS: - # See them wearing their baggies
0:24:58 > 0:25:00# Huarache sandals, too
0:25:00 > 0:25:02# A bushy, bushy blonde hairdo... #
0:25:02 > 0:25:06A good effort from Sasha. Can Michael remember his words?
0:25:06 > 0:25:09# You can catch 'em surfin' At Del Mar
0:25:09 > 0:25:12# Ventura Country line
0:25:12 > 0:25:14# Singing da, da, da, da
0:25:14 > 0:25:17# De-de-de, la, la
0:25:17 > 0:25:20# Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
0:25:20 > 0:25:23# Surfin', surfin', surfin', surfin'
0:25:23 > 0:25:25# And we're goin' and doin'
0:25:25 > 0:25:26# Surfin' USA... #
0:25:26 > 0:25:28He's forgotten his lines.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31# We'll be planning our route
0:25:31 > 0:25:33# We're gonna take real soon... #
0:25:33 > 0:25:36And he's not the only one.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39THEY STUMBLE OVER THEIR WORDS
0:25:39 > 0:25:42# We'll be gone for all summer
0:25:42 > 0:25:45# ... stay
0:25:45 > 0:25:50# Tell the teacher we're surfin' Surfin' USA. #
0:25:52 > 0:25:55CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:25:55 > 0:26:01Despite the poor conditions, Sasha and Michael led a solid group performance,
0:26:01 > 0:26:05- but, worryingly, the lyrics still weren't spot on. - It could've gone better.
0:26:05 > 0:26:11I had to improvise a bit but hopefully it's just going to be logged in the book of experiences.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14I'm proud that I went out there and did it.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18With Children In Need night only four weeks away are they anywhere near ready?
0:26:18 > 0:26:22The little buzz you got then... The bigger the audience, the bigger that buzz.
0:26:22 > 0:26:25I was a bit shaky and stuff but they got into it.
0:26:25 > 0:26:27I suppose it's being at one with that buzz you get.
0:26:27 > 0:26:32You guys have got another, maybe, 60%, 50% left in the tank.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34That made me smile. It was good to see.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37Let's get some high fives, come on. Yeah. Yeah.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41Phew! The audience turned up, the weather stayed good.
0:26:41 > 0:26:46They did it but I still don't think they're ready for Children In Need.
0:26:46 > 0:26:47There's further to go
0:26:47 > 0:26:50and I'm going to keep pushing and pushing until it is right.
0:26:53 > 0:26:58Today saw Michael and Sasha try out for the solo on Children In Need night.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02Are they in the running for the top spot?
0:27:02 > 0:27:05I'm really pleased with Sasha, that she overcame her fear, didn't giggle.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08But because she's still vocally slightly unsure,
0:27:08 > 0:27:12I think she's a medium-to-low chance of being the big performance soloist.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15I'm going to give Michael a medium chance
0:27:15 > 0:27:19because he forgot some words and although he covered it up,
0:27:19 > 0:27:22I'm not sure he's got that confidence we need.
0:27:24 > 0:27:29Next time, things go from bad to worse.
0:27:29 > 0:27:32I feel like everything is conspiring against me today.
0:27:32 > 0:27:36The group are hitting the festival circuit.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38So exciting! Ah!
0:27:38 > 0:27:41Will they be ready to face thousands of revellers?
0:27:41 > 0:27:44AUDIENCE CHEERS
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