Biography
Diana Mae Vickers (Born: 30 July 1991) was born in Accrington, Lancashire, England and grew up in the village of Huncoat near Accrington. She took tap and ballet classes from the ages of four to six and singing lessons from the ages of 11.
She was enrolled in Westholme Private School in Blackburn (an independent day school for pupils 2-18) from the age of four. While there Diana was part of the school choir and was identified as having a talented signing voice. With encouragement from her teachers, Diana picked up more solo parts. Over time Diana's confidence grew and as she aged she began entering small singing competitions. She obtained 9 GCSE.
At the age of 16 Diana began studying her A-levels at her all-girls school Westholme. She studied Theatre Studies, Classics, and Psychology. While Diana was still only 16, she was encouraged to audition for the 2008 series of The X-Factor. Her audition got her through to the second round where she was ultimately promoted to the live shows (See the X-factor story page). Diana came in fourth missing out on her x-factor dream. Diana completed her x-factor journey when the live tour ended.
Although Diana had missed out on the fame x-factor would have delivered, she signed with RCA records and began working on her debut Album. In the meantime Diana (at 18) would make her professional acting debut in the Wend End playing the title role in "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice", a revival of the original. Diana received the London Newcomer award at the Theatregoers' Choice Award. After a four month run Diana announced the release date of her first Album "Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree".
Diana Vickers first single 'Once' was released and flew to number No.1.