Mansfield and Ashfield residents beat lockdown boredom by 'partying' online

We recently wrote about a number of our readers who had to miss their birthday celebrations due to coronavirus restrictions.

Carrie Austin, from Sutton, turned 40 on March 28 and had to cancel a celebratory night out with her friends, so had the idea of getting someone to perform, and broadcasting it live on facebook for everyone’s enjoyment.

Carrie explained: “I was really disappointed that my birthday was effectively cancelled, so decided to do something to lift spirits and put everyone in a good mood”

Carrie is a huge Madonna fan, so contacted X Factor star Nicola Marie, who jumped at the chance to perform for Carrie’s friends and family.

Nicola, who got through to the judge’s houses of X Factor in 2012 now performs as a tribute artist, taking on the likes of Madonna, Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse, in gigs around the world.

The watch party on facebook has been viewed by more than 17,000 people, and received thousands of grateful comments from those watching.

Carol-Ann Dickson said: “You are making being in lockdown more bearable - thank you.”

Claire Fullwood added: “Thanks Carrie for sharing this, it’s what we all needed.”

Carrie has scheduled a second watch party concert with Nicola Marie on Wednesday April 15 at 7pm.

This time as Lady Gaga, the video will be available on Nicola’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/nicolamarie.sings/

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