The Years and Years singer showed early promise by winning a local music competition.
Plans for a huge Eurovision party are underway in Coleford to support local boy Olly Alexander, who'll perform at the contest this May.ColefordPeople will meet in the Studio Cinema on 11 May to watch Eurovision together as Olly takes to the stage in Malmo.proud of Olly, and all that he has achieved.
"We want the evening to be fun, so we are encouraging residents to pick a country and arrive in fancy dress and are even on the look out for a host to keep us entertained throughout the evening."It's thought this will be the first time one of Olly's performances is shown on a big screen in his hometown.
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