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Wednesday 03 December 2008

Xmas factor competition


Xmas Factor 2007

Xmas Factor 2007 was held on Tuesday 18th December at Bonington Theatre Arnold. Through a tough selection process floods of applicants had been reduced to just six gifted acts.

Celebrity Guests

This year Eton Road were the guest celebrities at Xmas Factor. Eton Road first came to prominence on the X Factor in 2006, and they reached the final 5 in the competition. Eton Road are David Heath, James Edwards, Daniel Morris and new band member Markus Collins. Follow the link to Eton Road's official website www.etonroad.org

For the results, and more information on Xmas Factor 2007, follow this link - Xmas Factor 2007

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New for 2007 - Xmas Factor Boot Camp

Young People in Nottinghamshire got into the festive spirit early this year when they attended The Xmas Factor Bootcamp, which was held on 26th October at the Old Library.

Young People worked with industry specialists from County Youth Arts to create dance, drama, song and rap performances highlighting messages about the following:

  • respecting yourself over the festive season and throughout the year;
  • making informed choices on relationships and sexual health;
  • resisting peer pressure to have sex until you are ready or over 16,
  • protecting yourself from the risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy if you are already sexually-active.

All of the performances were fantastic and of a very high standard.  It has been an extremely hard task for the judges to select 6 entries from the bootcamp and from individual entries to go forward to the Xmas Factor Competition.   

Xmas Factor Boot Camp 2007 Photographs

Photo of Gary, James and James writing their rap. Photo of Westfield Folkhouse and Cameron Hall performing drama.
Photo of Sarah, Kirstie and Lauren rehearsing a dance routine. Photo of Gemma, Olivia and Aidan writing lyrics.
Photo of young people from Hucknall Interchange rehearsing. Photo of young people at a song writing session.

What is Xmas Factor.........?
Xmas Factor 2005 Finalists with Will Mellor

Xmas Factor is a popular event which has been run by the Nottinghamshire Teenage Pregnancy Team since 2005. For the first two years young people were invited to write and perform songs that gave a strong delay message.  The young people were encouraged to perform the songs to the tune of well know Christmas songs.  

In 2007 the competition changed slightly and the Xmas Factor Boot Camp was created this  was a chance for young people to work with the County Youth Arts Team to create dance, drama, song and rap performances highlighting respect, peer pressure, the delay message and STIs.

Each year finalists are invited to perform in front of a live audience at the Xmas Factor event and a winner is chosen by a panel of judges.  It is also tradition that a celebrity guest makes an appearance at the event.  

Hopefully this popular event will continue to run for many more years and it will continue to promote the important messages of

  • respecting yourself over the festive season and throughout the year;
  • making informed choices on relationships and sexual health;
  • resisting peer pressure to have sex until you are ready or over 16,
  • protecting yourself from the risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy if you are already sexually-active.

Contact Details

For more information  about the competition please contact:

Jackie Ward, Teenage Pregnancy Co-coordinator
Unit 18, Botany Park, Botany Avenue
Mansfield NG18 5NF

Email: jackie.c.ward@nottscc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01623 627322

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