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Bullying Survivor's Voice Soars on Blackpool Stage
9 May
Summary
- Teen singer finds solace on stage after leaving school due to bullying.
- Blackpool became a happy place for the young artist to perform.
- He has raised approximately £2,000 for two charities.
A teenage singer, described as a "huge talent," has found his safe space performing in Blackpool after being bullied so severely he left school for home education. The 13-year-old, who lives in Huddersfield, recently performed at the Passmore Live show at Viva in Blackpool, a town he calls his "happy place" for performing.
Singer Kyle Passmore discovered the youngster busking and was so impressed he offered him a spot in his show. The teenager's performance covering Leona Lewis's "Run" to a sell-out crowd of about 600 earned him a standing ovation. This success has led to him being booked for a charity show in August.
His mother noted that singing has been a coping mechanism for bullying. He has also been raising money for Prostate Cancer UK and Asthma and Lung UK, collecting approximately £2,000. While busking in the UK requires individuals to be 14 or older, his equipment is currently not working, prompting hopes for replacement funds.
