The world lost an unforgettable voice when alcohol poisoning took Amy Winehouse from us. But it feels as if that soulful sound has been found again in the voice of Sydnie Christmas. In a moving performance at The Lowry, she sings This Is Me, a song from the movie, “The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman. It was a song you thought you would never hear again.
Sydnie sings with a strong, emotional voice that fills the room. It’s like she’s commanding and comforting you at once, a quality that made Amy Winehouse a star. While Amy’s music often explored themes of heartbreak and pain, Sydnie channels that soulful energy into a message of strength and self-belief.
SYDNIE CHRISTMAS & THE CREATE THEATRE ACADEMY CHOIR – THIS IS ME/THE GREATEST SHOW -LIVE, THE LOWRY
The comment sections are filled with people making the connection. One person says her voice has a depth that has been missing in music, while another simply writes, “It feels like Amy.” It is clear that for many, Sydnie’s performance is a reminder of a soulful sound they have longed to hear again.
That performance showed a fight and a fire that felt deeply personal, much like Amy’s music did. But where Amy’s stories often lived in the shadows of heartache, Sydnie takes that same powerful voice and steps into the light. In another performance from that night, she shows everyone what that soul sounds like when it is full of joy.
SYDNIE CHRISTMAS & THE CREATE THEATRE ACADEMY CHOIR – A MILLION DREAMS/COME ALIVE – LIVE, THE LOWRY
Singing “A Million Dreams and Come Alive,” Sydnie’s voice soars with hope and excitement. It is a world she clearly loves, as she has covered several songs from “The Greatest Showman,” and she pours that passion into every note. Her powerful instrument builds a world of happiness, where her musical theatre style shines. Fans saw a performer who could not only move them to tears but also make them want to dance.
No one will ever be another Amy Winehouse, but Sydnie Christmas carries a similar torch. Her voice has that rare ability to connect, to make you feel everything she is feeling. She blends soul with a storyteller’s spirit, creating something all her own. Follow Sydnie Christmas on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and listen for yourself; it is a voice that honors the past while singing for the future.