Mortgage’s Got Talent has added two more industry names to its judging panel, with Mortgage Brain’s Sharon Marshall and Niki Cooke signing up for the charity event.
The pair will help decide which of the mortgage industry’s hidden talents deserve top billing when the event takes place in London on 25 November.
They are the latest additions to the Mortgage’s Got Talent cast as organisers continue to reveal the performers, hosts and judges taking part in the event.
And Mortgageforce managing director Kevin Duffy has wasted little time setting expectations for his latest judging recruits.
JUDGEMENT DAY
Duffy said: “We hope that Sharon Marshall will bring the same erudite judgement as her namesake, Osborne. And we know that whatever feedback her buddy Niki cooks up will be worth serving also!”
Whether Marshall and Cooke intend to be the good cops of the judging panel or channel their inner Simon Cowell remains to be seen.
But the Mortgage Brain duo will be charged with assessing the growing roster of mortgage industry personalities preparing to swap their day jobs for the stage.
They told Mortgage Soup: “Who knew the mortgage industry had so much hidden talent? We’re used to seeing lenders, brokers and industry leaders making deals, not making music but this is one gig we’re absolutely here for!
“Mortgage Brain are proud to headline sponsor the Youth Homeless Charity Concert 2.0.
“It’s a brilliant example of what happens when our industry comes together for something bigger than business.
“Great music, great people and a chance to raise £20,000 for young people facing homelessness this Christmas. Now that’s something worth making some noise about!”
CAST TAKES SHAPE
Their appointment follows the announcement that bClear Communications founder Debbie Staveley will be among those performing on the main stage.
Staveley will swap PR for the saxophone on the night, with Duffy previously promising that the industry veteran would bring plenty of “sax appeal” as she blasts out some big band tunes.
She told Mortgage Soup: “This is hugely out of my comfort zone as I’m a very amateur player but giving to charity is a really big part oof what we are about at bClear so when Kevin asked my to participate for charity I agreed.
“I hope that many other people will now sign up for what sounds like a fabulous night and raise money for these great causes.”
Further performers and personalities are set to be unveiled as the countdown to Mortgage’s Got Talent continues.
Mortgage Soup revealed last week how John ‘The Godfather’ Malone has been recruited as a judge for Mortgage’s Got Talent, bringing one of the mortgage industry’s best-known names to the event.
The event takes place at Piazza Italiana in London on Wednesday 25 November, bringing together the mortgage industry for an evening of entertainment, networking and fundraising.
With industry backing already building and only a small number of packages remaining, firms wanting to support the event are being encouraged to secure their involvement now.
Mortgage’s Got Talent follows last year’s Take Me Home 25 Christmas charity concert, with this year’s event raising money for charitable causes including EveryYouth and organisations supporting people affected by Motor Neurone Disease.
For expressions of interest contact Michelle Barraclough at michelleb@mortgageforce.co.uk or 07904 264 472.
