Our Industry Guests are drawn from a broad cross-section of musicians, writers, managers, agents, publishers, record companies and directors. They are invited to attend the auditions, visit some of our rehearsals and of course the Shows. Our performers have the opportunity to chat with the people who are working at the ‘sharp end’ of the industry and maybe have a few ‘urban myths’ dispelled.

In 2005 we were delighted to welcome back some of our old friends from previous years - as well as Producer to Dusty Springfield and other Pop icons; writer for Westlife, Rachel Stevens; Luke from Nizlopi; and a few other surprises too.

In 2004 we were delighted to host the producer of Evanescence, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Tracy Chapman; Consultant to American Idol; Producer to Kylie, Blue, Boyzone and The Clash; Head of FDM Records - Nizlopi´s label; Director of Big Help Management; Producer/Arranger to The Prodigy, Andreas Boccelli; and others.

In 2003 we were delighted to host a number of high profile guests. These included a hit songwriter for Sir Cliff Richard, ‘ Dusty ’ and Bonny Tyler , the Producer for Kylie , Blue & Boyzone , the West End Director of “ Buddy ” & “ 125th Street ”, the West End Producer of “ The Rat Pack ”, the PR consultant to Elton John & PA to Lulu , an Abbey Road Record Producer , and a record company Head of A&R who signed “ The Clash ”, and looked after Abba .

Each show features industry guests who chat to the audience at the start of each half and to the performers (in private) at the end. Their aim is to inspire through positive encouragement.