Bateman wins Idol title
Published 3:23 pm Thursday, April 2, 2015
Natalie Bateman of Snoqualmie was named the Sno Valley Idol Junior, Friday, March 27, at the finals of the annual youth talent event.
Si View Metro Parks hosted the 11th annual competition, which, featured 10 young finalists putting on a fantastic show. A panel of three music industry professionals, Annmarie Farris, Susanna Fuller and Danny Kolke, served as the judges. They scored contestants on natural ability, quality of performance and audience appeal. The audience of 140 had an opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award winner from all the finalists.
Bateman, 13, was a first-time participant in the Sno Valley Idol Junior contest. She won with her performance of Ingrid Michaelson’s “I’m Through.”
The 2015 runner-up is 14-year-old Jessica Conlon, who sang “Opportunity” by Sia. In third place, 12-year-old Audrey McNames sang “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan. Julian Betz won the People’s Choice Award with her performance of “Happy Working Song” from the movie “Enchanted.”
Sno Valley Idol Junior is open to local soloists ages 10 to 14 giving, them an opportunity to showcase their talents, gain stage experience and build confidence. Finalists were selected by the judges following auditions in February. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
