Певица Тэмика Кеннеди исполнила дебютный сингл на сцене школы, где начинала карьеру десять лет назад

IT was the event that's been 10 years in the making. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading After starting her singing career more than a decade ago, Tameka Kennedy has had a dream of releasing her own music, and on Wednesday, August 19, this dream was one step closer to coming true. At the Bathurst High campus, Ms Kennedy officially performed her debut single 'Like This Before', in front of a live audience. The moment was serendipitous for Ms Kennedy, as it was the place that she first performed on stage a decade prior. But, before she sang her brand-new track, audiences were treated to a plethora of live music. First on the stage was Bathurst talent, Nate Boylan, followed by brothers Keelan and Zach from the duo The Ruston-Walkoms. Then, it was time for Findlay Webb to grace the stage. Performing the same track he sang as his audition song from The Voice, the audience was treated to a sneak peek of what it would have been like to be a part of the blind auditions. Following Mr Webb's performance, and as a surprise to Ms Kennedy, a video was played of all her friends and contacts in the music industry, congratulating her on the achievement she has worked so hard for. There were messages of love and good luck from huge names in country music, including Catherine Britt, Travis Collins, Dan Davidson and Ingrid Mae, as well as the talented individuals she has performed with over the years, taught, and worked alongside, through the Bathurst Academy of Music. Then, it was time for Ms Kennedy to perform. All of the blood, sweat, and tears she has shed in her pursuit of a career in the music industry led to that moment, and it was something she said she would never forget. The hundreds of people sitting in the stands cheered and applauded, as she sang her original song on the stage. Now, she is ready for the world to listen. Ms Kennedy's debut single, 'Like This Before', was officially released on Friday, August 21, and is available on all streaming services. Photo gallery A Western Advocate representative attended the event on Wednesday, August 19, and snapped some photos of performers and attendees on the night. These photos can be viewed in the above gallery.