by Angela Clark
Photo courtesy of Evie McColgan
Teenager Evie McColgan hopes to carve out a career in musical theatre and inspire others to do the same.
The St Peter Apostle pupil auditioned for The Voice Kids show with her singing partner Jack.
The duo got through to the blind audition although unfortunately never made it any further.
Evie said: “It was an amazing experience, it is something I will remember for the rest of my life.
“If I applied again, I would have to do the adults, but I feel as if I’ve done it now and I just want to remember it that way because it was such a positive experience.
“Now I’m a bit older I would be doing it myself, but it is possibly something I’ll think about in the future.”
For now, she is happy to busk and do gigs which see her travelling across the country.
She is also part of the Clydebank Musical Society Drama Club and landed the lead part of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
She continued: “My main focus at the moment is the show, it has been an absolute whirlwind, it is amazing.”
Future Dreams
And she is keen to encourage other young people to find their voice.
“My real passion is to become a vocal coach and inspire other young people to sing.
“My vocal coaches helped with my confidence so much, it would be amazing for me to do it for another young person.”
The schoolgirl’s musical journey started after her brother Lewis enrolled in the Singer Station School of Music in Balloch.
She joined shortly after and has been singing ever since.
She said: “That’s what sparked my interest in vocal coaching others.
“I saw many young talented kids who didn’t know their worth, they didn’t know how to show their full potential and I just feel like it would be amazing to help other young people.”
The young singer has already taken steps to fulfil her dream and is teaching one day a week at the Singer School of Music while studying for her exams.
She then plans to take a gap year before applying for college places which will likely see her move to London.
Evie added: “I am taking on every opportunity I can.
“You never know what can come of stuff or who may spot your potential.
“I would say to anyone who enjoys singing to go for it.
“I have been fortunate to have the support of my family, they are my biggest fans.”
Check out Evie McColgan’s Music page on Facebook.