Harry Churchill is an electric guitarist who reached the Semi-Finals. of Series 16 of Britain's Got Talent. He was aged 11, was a schoolboy and hailed from Devon at the time of his audition. When asked if he were feeling a bit nervous, Churchill responded that he were feeling 'Very nervous'.
In his audition, Churchill played a medley of Queen songs which included 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Will Rock You' on his electric guitar, culminating his performance by playing the guitar behind his head. Simon remarked 'That was a great great great audition', with Bruno going on to describe him as a 'King of Rock 'N' Roll'.
Churchill opened the third Semi-Final. In his performance, he performed a medley of rock songs, with a keyboardist and drummer on stage alongside him. Bruno described him as 'A mini rock idol', with Alesha adding 'You've got incredible showmanship ... you were working that stage like no-one's business'. He reached the Top 3 acts of the night, however was eliminated after a tied Judges Vote reverted back to the Public Vote wherein he placed 3rd.
After BGT[]
On Sunday 4th June 2023, Churchill performed at the London Palladium alongside Sir Brian May who invited him thus offering him the opportunity to do so.[1]
Trivia[]
- He is the first act since Souparnika Nair in Series 14 to perform first in a Semi-Final and make the night’s top 3.
- He is the first act to perform first in a Semi-Final and reach the top 3 in the public vote since B Positive Choir in Series 13.
- He is the first instrumental act since Ember Trio to advance to the Semi-Finals, and the first solo instrumentalist since Gonzo to advance to the Semi-Finals.