UK's Open Mic Contestant Has A Waihi Connection

Posted by Gold FM on 01/09/2011

Waihi has a connection to the popular "Open Mic" talent competition in the UK.

Becky Payne, who is hoping to make it all the way to the final is related to locals Kay and Ken Burne. So far she's progressed through to the London regional finals, which is being held on the 18th of September, at the Beck Theatre (good omen Beck-y) from 8 pm.

She writes her own songs and is hoping the exposure she gets from the "UK Open Mic" contest will give her the kind of coverage she needs to forge a career in the music industry.

We've had a listen to her music and we think she has what it takes to get there.

We've also had a look at the video for a song she wrote called "Get Me Out Of The UK" and posted it here for you to check out. Have a listen and see if you can spot the pics of our very own Waihi Beach.

Becky has a youtube channel called BexBurne's Channel where you can enjoy more of her music.

Good luck Becky!!! Let us know how you get on.

Here's "Get Me Out Of The UK"