HOLSWORTHY hip-hop artist Reece 'Twiggy' Luscombe put in a 'Golden' performance to reach the Southern England Final of the Open Mic Unsigned UK Competition.

Nineteen-year-old former Budehaven and North Devon College student Reece has already produced three albums, and his progression into the next stage of the national contest indicates he is set for a successful career in music.

His performance of self-penned tune Golden left the audience in no doubt of his talent, and alongside his backing dancers, received the support of the judges who put them through the next round, to be held at Ferneham Hall in Fareham, Hampshire.

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