Zoe wins place at the school for stars

Royton teenager Zoe Hodges is on a mission to become a global superstar.

The 18 year old has won a place at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London.

Zoe, a student at Oldham Music Centre since she was seven, plays flute and guitar and for the past two years has developed a passion for songwriting: she’s written morethan 100 of them.

The three-year course in London will help her to hone her musical skills. Her ambition is to become a professional songwriter when she graduates.