Natalie Powers

Natalie Powers is a British solo recording artist and lead vocalist of the pop group Scooch, who represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007.

Early career

Natalie Powers began acting at the age of seven when she played the youngest orphan in the first run of the hit musical Annie. Natalie was brought up with her two brothers in Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham. Natalie's parents, Peter and Gloria, recognised her talent and took her to audition for the lead role in Annie. Natalie toured around the country and between the ages of seven and 14 she starred in a number of musicals and pantomimes.

Natalie left school at 16 and moved to London to further her study. Upon leaving college, Natalie moved into the West End to take a principal role in Starlight Express at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. She later appeared alongside Kim Wilde in Tommy at the Shaftesbury Theatre before returning to Starlight.

Scooch

It was during this period that Natalie spotted an advert in The Stage newspaper for a new pop act. Natalie was called for an audition and after singing and dancing in front of Mike Stock, she was offered a place in the group.Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse and Russ Spencer completed the group.