Schoolgirl Natalie Shay, from New Southgate, has been named as the winner of the national Open Mic UK competition.

The 15-year-old was crowned champion at The NEC in Birmingham on Saturday night taking home a recording and development deal.

Her original song When This Year's Over won over the judges making her the winner of the 16 and under category.

The competition is run by Future Music – the company behind the discovery of artists such as Jacob Banks, Birdy, Lucy Spraggan, Union J’s Jaymi Hensley and Jahmene Douglas.

Natalie previously attended Ashmole Academy and is now a student at the BRIT school and says the Open Mic UK competition has helped her gain self-belief.

“I would definitely recommend the competition to anyone who’s thinking of entering it. The whole experience was amazing.”

Follow her on Twitter @NatalieShay_ or visit Soundcloud.com/natalieshay