A DROITWICH teacher has praised a young singer who scooped a spot performing with G4 in Birmingham on Friday.

Droitwich Spa High School's Kevin Dowson teaches Hannah Just, 15, music and says he is pleased for her success.

Hannah, who is from Hartlebury, will join the X Factor stars on stage at St Peter's Church on Friday, November 27, to sing the opening verse of Once in Royal David's City.

"I'm just delighted, absolutely delighted," said Mr Dowson. "It again shows what talent we have at the school."

He continued: "She has been a musical live wire since she came in at year eight. She hasn't cowered from anything musically."

Hannah entered G4's Christmas Star Search and was picked from hundreds of entries to join the band on their Christmas by Candlelight Tour.

Her musical trio, Three Chords, will also perform at the Droitwich Christmas Lights Switch On on Saturday, November 28.