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FeaturesYou are in: Suffolk > Don't Miss > Features > The Y Factor  Steve, Andrea and Andrew The Y FactorBy Andrea Davidson Three of BBC Radio Suffolk's journalists are trying to prove there's more to their microphone technique than just reading the news. They will be taking part in the Y Factor on the station's stage at this year's Suffolk Show. I've always enjoyed singing - to myself in the car or shower usually. But not everyone around me has shared my enjoyment. And it seems my colleagues Andrew Woodger and Stephen Martin have had the same problem. In a few short weeks, we're hoping to transform ourselves from ropey but enthusiastic amateurs to competition winning, stop-you-in-your-tracks, single-releasing stars!  X Factor 2005 winner Shayne Ward The idea is to hold a singing competition along the lines of televsion's X Factor - 2005 winner Shayne Ward is probably worried about this new threat to his career. The Y Factor comes complete with the bear-pit of savage judges including BBC Radio Suffolk contributors Simon Warr (who's also the headteacher from Channel 4's That'll Teach 'Em) and Bob Shelley. It will take place on the BBC Radio Suffolk stage on the first day of the Suffolk Show (Wednesday 31st May 2006). It should be entertaining - although whether that will be because we sing well, or sing badly remains to be seen! A man with a long crook will be waiting in the wings if it gets too painful.  Belinda Gillett To help us prepare for the big event, singing teacher Belinda Gillett from Felixstowe is giving us weekly lessons for a month. During our first, she tried to establish whether we could sing in tune - and what notes suit us best. She got us to sing songs of our own choosing unaccompanied. Something to strike fear into anyone, but when you know you have trouble holding a tune, it's even more daunting. Inititally I chose the Frank Sinatra standard "The Lady Is A Tramp", but I've since changed it to "Into The Groove" by Madonna. Stephen chose Gloria Jones/Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" while Andrew attempted "You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth" by Meat Loaf. These still may not be the final choices come showtime! Steve and Andrew have had they're clothing put together by Chuckles Costumes of High Road West in Felixstowe. However, we're not trying to "be" Madonna, Meatloaf or Marc Almond - we're just trying to look good. It's more X Factor than Stars In Their Eyes! I think it also triggered a little of the competitive spirit. Certainly, I have to confess to loudly trying to out-do the blokes on the high notes! Then we were allowed to sing all together - which was much more friendly. Check out the contestants' voices for yourself>>
Help playing audio/video At the end of the first hour, she concluded we weren't unteachable - but we didn't have much time to get our acts together. Now we have to choose tunes to perform on the day, and rehearse. Belinda says she'll know if we've practiced or not between lessons. So it looks like - for the time being at least - our friends, neighbours and colleagues are going to have to put up with us singing more than ever. Rock School singer Chris Hardman will be following the Y Factor at the Suffolk Show performance. Not quite the same as supporting Judas Priest in LA - let's hope he doesn't get blown off the stage by these rank amateurs! last updated: 16/07/2008 at 11:25 Have Your SayListen to the audio and review our singers! nicole scherzinggr Mike Craig - Camel Foot Raiders Brigit , Ely josh ravens The Woodge's fan Tim Firman Mary Hutson TOM JARVIS Francis Hooker, Radio 3 fan. Don in Ipswich Lolly, South Yorkshire Larissa Saxby - Bridger Larissa Saxby - Bridger Nigel Plumber SEE ALSOYou are in: Suffolk > Don't Miss > Features > The Y Factor
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