Thanks again for the nice welcome!!

I was interested to read comments from other members who are sound engineers; I have twenty years experience in the music industry on both sides of the mixing board.

Its hard to put down in words, with the limitation of language, how profoundly I was moved by Bianca's audition. I sensed that the judge's comments were unfavourable towards Bianca's incredible semi-final performance only because the newness of Bianca's gift had passed. When a light comes on in the darkness at first it's almost too bright to look at but after a few seconds it seems normal. (although there is nothing 'normal' about Bianca's exceptional talent)

It was the brightness of this wonderful new light that fascinated me. I saw how in one moment in time something entirely unique could come into existence, that it could be experienced by the world and I as an individual could be transformed by that moment. I feel that something of the divine was revealed that spoke of personal and collective redemption.

To be honest I'm not a great 'fan' person; I really just needed a forum to express to those who might understand my gratitude for this gift that Bianca and her supporters have given us.