Performing aboard Independence of the Seas, Sydnie Christmas delivered a soaring rendition of “Defying Gravity” that left no doubt — she was born for the spotlight. Every note rang with power, precision, and emotion, the kind of vocal control that many singers can only dream of.
Even in those early performances, before the world came to know her as the Britain’s Got Talent champion, Sydnie’s tone was rich, her phrasing impeccable, and her presence magnetic. It was as if Elphaba herself had come to life in the middle of the ocean.
Fans who have rediscovered the performance online are still in awe. One wrote that “no one sings like her,” while another said they’d always imagined her as Elphaba — until this video proved she was made for the role.
Viewers from across the world, from Brazil to Canada, flooded the comments section, praising her “powerful notes delivered straight from the heart” and her “ability to embody what she sings.” One admirer summed it up best: “You can hear the raw ingredients of her truly awesome talent — the joy, the control, and the courage that would one day lift her to the stars.”
Watching her performance today feels like opening a time capsule — a glimpse into the making of a star who was, even then, quietly defying gravity. The clarity of her vocals, the emotional command, and her natural theatricality made it obvious: Sydnie didn’t just sing songs — she became them.
Fast forward to 2025, and that same performer who once sang to cruise ship audiences now captivates the world’s grandest stages. Sydnie Christmas and Olly Murs were recently among the winners at this month’s Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, held at The Londoner Hotel in London. The prestigious event celebrated icons across music, film, television, theatre, and sport, while raising funds for Variety, the Children’s Charity.
Sydnie was honored with the Outstanding New ITV Talent Award, recognizing her “bright future as a rising star in entertainment.” Murs received the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, marking his enduring influence and philanthropic work.
Since her Britain’s Got Talent victory, Sydnie’s rise has been nothing short of phenomenal. Her debut album My Way hit No. 1 on iTunes, and her national tour sold out across the UK, culminating in a triumphant performance — Sydnie: Live in London — filmed at the Adelphi Theatre for PBS in America. She has also performed at the Royal Variety Performance, two sold-out nights at Sony Hall in New York, and joined Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson, and Josh Groban at David Foster’s 75th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Now recording her debut originals album, due in spring 2026, Sydnie’s journey from cruise ship stages to international acclaim feels like a full-circle moment — proof that true talent always finds its way to the top.
