Kunal was performing at the fifth Care Sector’s Got Talent event, a key programme of Championing Social Care designed to shine a positive light on the incredible and often overlooked range of talents within the care sector.
Held at Birmingham's Rep theatre in front of a live audience and judging panel, Care Sector's Got Talent featured eight talented finalists, who were hand picked by the judges for the quality of their audition videos.
Kunal was competing against a soul singer business administrator from Ipswich, a crooner care assistant from Essex, care home staff-turned harmony choir from Cardiff, an activity and wellbeing officer magician from Glasgow, a care home admin officer powerhouse singer from Barnet, a saxophonist from Liverpool and a Makaton singing choir made up of staff, community members and residents from Worcestershire.
Whilst the ultimate winner on the day was Saxophonist Oladayo Ojekanmi from Liverpool, the runner up prize was selected by the live audience, which made the win all the more rewarding for Kunal. He receives £500 to put towards developing his talent.
Aneurin Brown, Chair of the Care Sector's Got Talent committee, says: “The calibre of talent on display at this year’s Care Sector’s Got Talent event was phenomenal. The judges were blown away by the diversity of talent and the quality of performances on show. Well done to all of our finalists today, but specifically to Ola, who definitely had the X-Factor.
“We’re delighted by how well this event is attended by those that travelled to Birmingham. Care Sector’s Got Talent not only recognises and celebrates the unique and individual talents of our workforce, but it also fosters unity across the sector.”