NextGen

NextGen, Beckenham's answer to Britain's Got Talent, is a talent competition for young people aged between 11-19 in London and South East.

On Saturday 29 June 10 acts will compete for the first prize of £500, an opportunity to perform at Beckenham's Night of Honour in front of the Mayor of Bromley and other distinguished guests, and a photo shoot.

Asha and Mandem On The Wall.

Asha is a 18 year old hailing from South London. Having attended The Brit School for the last few years she writes music far beyond her years. A mature sound, delivered through fantastic vocals and heart-felt lyrics. Her live performances are stripped back and raw, captivating audiences and gaining respect among her peers. Asha is currently writing material for her debut EP, and will definitely be one to watch in 2013.


Mandem on the Wall is a comedy group who recently starred in the hit E4 Drama 'Youngers' as themselves. They have racked up 1000's of views on youtube and are a phenomenal urban trio!

Our judges this year include:

Carly Cussen, a London based music video director who has created videos for artists including Olly Murs, Little Mix, Ed sheeran and Dot Rotten to name a few. Carly made her stamp in the industry by shooting her first promo for Tinie tempah when she was just 17.

Andy Gilbert. Andy’s initial career was as a singer songwriter being signed to 3 record labels including V2 and MCS publishing. His releases as an artist include ‘ Walking Around‘ , which was a big European club hit and featured in ‘ windmill hill’ feature film . ‘Hard To Love’ was also licensed to over 10 countries worldwide and Andy had a song featured on the ‘Road trip’ album (EMI / CAPITAL) that was a cover of Joni Mitchell's ‘ Blue’ and received rave reviews.

Gary Grant. Gary B Grant is a UK songwriter based in London. His unique style of writing is reflection of his life experiences that have shaped his thoughts, heart and emotions – the results of this is lyrics from a personal space which is more spirit and soul felt. His songs are fun and inspiring, yet also illustrative and will leave you asking questions. The songs written are for most genres of music. With a number of performing years behind him from TV, to prominent events like Notting Hill Carnival and landmark venues like the London Hippodrome he clearly has an eye for new talent and ear for music.


Julie Norde. An accomplished dancer and teacher who has toured the world. Danced on tour with the Three Tenors (Domingo, Carreras and Pavarotti). Julie studied and then taught dance at Laban, London's school of Dance. She has also worked regularly on Top of the Pops; Danced for the National Opera House; Danced with the likes of Jermaine Jackson, Wham, George Michael, Boy George, UB40, Duran Duran, Sister Sledge
Starred in two Jackie Wilson re-release videos. She also had acting roles in Eastenders and The Bill.

Diahanne Rhiney. Diahanne Rhiney, Everywoman Athena Award Winner 2009, is one of the UK’s most high profile successful business women. In 2004, Diahanne set up 15 Degrees, a successful marketing and public relations agency, specialising in diverse marketing, with offices in the UK, Atlanta, Ghana, and soon to be opened in Nigeria. Her portfolio of clients past and present include: The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, BMW, Tasha Danvers (Olympic Medallist), Great Hallingbury Manor and Hercules Energy Drink. Her achievements are the results of her strong determination, fearless ambition to succeed and above all her unfathomable ability to ‘live out her dreams’.