Information on Tracy Gold

Born and bred in West Wiltshire

Avid fan of Swindon Town Football Club (well someone has to be!!)

Other interests include socialising with friends, watching wrestling (just one of my many strange traits) and going to the cinema

Began singing 5 years ago, doing karaoke at Butlins!

Really enjoyed, so started going to local karaoke bars on a regular basis

Started to enter karaoke competitions at local Chicago Rock Café, before moving on to enter talent competitions

In 2004, I joined a 3-piece band in Bath (The Cupids) and sang in pubs and clubs in the South, including The Fox and Badger at Wellow, but had to leave in early 2005 due to work commitments

In May 2005 came the highlight of my career so far. Singing with the Smash Hit Musical Production “That’ll Be The Day” in front of 1600 people at the Bournemouth Pavilion

The cast were all amazingly supportive at the time and have continued to be on hand to offer advice and support when needed and my continual thanks go to them for that (click here for photos)

Performing with That’ll Be The Day really gave me the buzz to continue with my singing, so in June 2005, applied to appear on X Factor. I travelled down to Cardiff, queued for four hours, only to be told I had been unsuccessful after singing ‘Shout’ by Lulu – oh well, there’s always next year!!

In October 2005, I was introduced to Pat and Hayley Mallon – Pat has been in the music business for more years than I care to mention (!) and with their guidance, I started out on the local circuit. Initially, I would go out singing with them, appearing at such places as The Old Burnt House in Odd Down and the Trades and Labour Club in Trowbridge.

Since the beginning of 2006, I have been gigging on my own and have performed at venues including The Radstock Hotel, The Prince of Wales at Peasedown St John and The Metropolitan in Bath.

And finally, did I ever return for that second X Factor audition – oh yes, what a glutton for punishment I am. In July 2006, I went to Bristol. Not quite so long to queue this time – only 2½ hours. I sang ‘The Rose’ by Bette Midler and was so calm leading up to my audition. However, the second I opened my mouth in front of the judges, I could hear my voice trembling. So again, no luck. Will I go for third time lucky? Who knows – you’d better watch this space …….

I have been having vocal training from Lee Ingram since February 2006. As well as vocal training, Lee also regularly performs with a BIG BAND. For more information on Lee, you can click on this link to his website.