Hanging 20 feet above the stage, Sydnie Christmas delivered a high-note performance of “Skyfall” that seemed to defy gravity — both literally and vocally.
Suspended midair during Royal Caribbean’s Starwater show aboard the Quantum of the Seas in 2015, her voice soared effortlessly through Adele’s powerful anthem. In true Sydnie fashion, she didn’t shy away from the hardest notes — she embraced them, nailing every one with such ease that it was easy to take her brilliance for granted.
Even then, years before her Britain’s Got Talent victory, her stage presence was undeniable. One viewer who discovered the video recently wrote, “Man! I wish the cruise ships I’ve been on had entertainment like this one — God-given singing skills and acrobats in the air!” Another called her “a true star even at 19… that power, that sound!”
Watching that clip now feels like seeing the very beginning of a fairytale — a young woman chasing an impossible dream. As one longtime supporter beautifully wrote, “Sydnie dreamed an impossible dream… and with her dazzling talent, uncrushable spirit, and captivating personality, she created a spark of magic — and enchanted the entire world.”
Fast forward to 2025, and that prophecy has come true. Sydnie Christmas is no longer the young performer singing in the sky — she’s a star lighting up stages around the world. After winning Britain’s Got Talent, her debut album My Way soared to No. 1 on iTunes, and her sold-out national tour ended with a headline show at London’s iconic Adelphi Theatre. The performance — Sydnie: Live in London — was filmed for PBS in America, marking her growing international reach.
She’s since shared the stage with legends like Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson, and Josh Groban at David Foster’s 75th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and delivered breathtaking performances at the Royal Variety Performance and Sony Hall in New York.
Earlier this month, Sydnie’s incredible journey was celebrated once again at The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, held at The Londoner Hotel. The event, which also honoured Olly Murs for his contribution to music, recognized Sydnie with the Outstanding New ITV Talent Award — a nod to her “bright future as a rising star in entertainment.”
Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE, chair of Variety, praised the winners, saying: “For 75 years, the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards have embodied the very best of British entertainment. Since The Beatles were honoured in 1964, Variety has continued to celebrate the greatest names in music.”
Now, as Sydnie records her debut originals album, set for release in spring 2026, fans from all over the world — many who first discovered her on cruise ships or through YouTube clips — are cheering her on.
From performing Skyfall twenty feet in the air to standing tall among music’s brightest stars, Sydnie Christmas has proven that when you chase an impossible dream with heart, talent, and courage — you really can fly.
