Talented teenage musician looking for band after Cavern Club offer
A "wanted" call has been issued for musicians to form a band to back a talented singer and songwriter who has been offered the chance to perform at The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
The club was the birthplace of the Beatles and has been the launch-pad for many singers and groups who have gone on to become household names.
Now Macy O'Neill, a 14-year-old pupil from Highley who attends Concord College in Shrewsbury, has been lined up for a gig on the hallowed stage in the near future.
But before she makes her appearance at the club she hopes to form a band, and musicians who are "passionate about music" are being invited to take part in auditions being held from 2pm to 4pm on April 3 at Load Street Studios in Kidderminster, which has recently moved to Number 3, Edwin Avenue, Kidderminster.
Those interested in taking part in the auditions are being invited to book a slot or turn up on the day.
Talented Macy has already appeared on Voice Kids and sings at open mic nights in Newport.
She appeared as Jemima, a main role, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham and two years ago went busking to raise funds for homeless people.
Macy, who writes and produces her own material and works with Magic Garden Studios in Wolverhampton, said: "Whoever turns up for the auditions I want them to be passionate about their music.
"I want them to live and breathe music."
Her mother, Naomi Waterson, aged 53, said: "Macy was singing at an open mic night in Newport when she was approached by someone who said they could get her a spot at The Cavern Club.
"We have talked on the telephone and are now waiting to hear when she might appear.
"It is a fantastic and amazing opportunity and she has so many people behind her for support.
"She is a solo singer but now wants to find a band.
"Her music has gone onto Apple Music and Spotify and a couple of songs, Games and Paint My Feelings, are doing quite well.
"Macy has just released a single, You Showed Me, which she wrote and performed in Worcester Cathedral at a memorial service for her former music teacher at Abberley Hall School, Martin Schellenberg.
"The proceeds from that song are going to the Martin Schellenberg Trust to help disadvantaged pupils access music tuition.
"We are now hoping that equally talented musicians will come forward for the auditions to form a band and anyone interested can book a slot by calling me on 07367597015 or simply turn up on April 3."
