A TEENAGE singer has her sights set on London after making it through to the final of a North-East competiton.

Beth Wells, 17, of Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton is in the regional finals of Teen Star showcase, the UK’s only singing competition specifically for teens and pre-teens.

Her talent was spotted when she sang in The Voice Within by Christina Aguilera in earlier rounds and if selected in the final she will perform with other youngsters from the region at London’s O2 Arena.

Beth, who is currently studying for A Levels and Middlesbrough College, said: “Performing in front of everyone wasn’t that nervous to be honest. I just got on stage and did my thing.

"Having heard about Teen Star standards in the past I knew it was going to be tough so I was really pleased when I got the confirmation I was through"

Beth will take part in the regional finals at The Tyne Theatre in Newcastle with other youngsters from across the North-East on Saturday, March 22. Tickets available for £8 each from www.teenstarcompetition.co.uk