About Us
Formed in October 2021, City of Stars was created by professional vocal coach & performer Candi Underwood.
Recognising a need for singers & performers to come together and connect in a new post-pandemic landscape, City of Stars was created to provide a fun, exciting community where any show-tune is welcome and all things musical theatre are encouraged!
Since its beginnings City of Stars has grown into a thriving community with no-shortage of theatre trips, gigs and a highlight of the week for all involved. In 2023 a second City of Stars choir launched with west-end performer Megan Sayer coming on board, alongside professional Musical Director Josh Winstone.
With more performances, workshops and potential choirs to be launched, the future looks bright and we couldn’t be more excited - starting with our brand new Wednesday choir launching January 2025!
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Candi Underwood
FOUNDER & CHOIR DIRECTOR - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Candi is a full-time singer & vocal coach, who specialises in working with performers. Her love of all things musical theatre started at a very young age, seeing Grease age 5, and continued with theatre training throughout her youth. With over 15 years of professional experience, she's been featured as both a singer and songwriter on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6Music, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Radio X, Planet Rock with her original projects, as well as sung nationwide and coached singers from the West End and on screen. Stick on a belty number and she’ll be there!
Favourite musical: Wicked
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Megan Sayer
CHOIR DIRECTOR - TUESDAYS
Megan is a performer, singer/songwriter and vocal coach. Alongside her music, Megan is a full time vocal coach. An established tutor, Megan has led the vocal development of many students, both privately and at various institutions.
Growing up Megan was heavily involved in theatre school and was lucky enough to tread the boards at The London Palladium alongside Jason Donovan and Wayne Sleep.
Megan’s career has taken her from band leader on international cruise ships, to singing at the London 2012 Olympics for Coca Cola. She’s also held the role of musical director on both the children’s choir for the Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat national tour, and Britain’s Got Talent Winners Collabro for their UK tour.
Favorite Musical: Bonnie & Clyde
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Josh Winstone
ACCOMPANIST
Josh trained as a first study pianist at the University of Chichester where he was awarded the Prima Vista Prize for sight-reading. Upon completing his training he has been in demand both as a performer and teacher.
His most recent work includes Songs For a New World at The London Palladium, Dr. Zhivago at Cadogan hall & the First Dates film where he was musical director. He has worked alongside many musical theatre performers and toured to Japan as the musical director of Collabro. He now focusses his time on teaching the next generation of performers and facilitating their start within the industry whilst he continues his own concert work within the UK.
Favourite Musical: Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party
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Martina Eco
EVENTS MANAGER
Martina is a translation business owner, lecturer and marketing professional with extensive experience in helping small businesses thrive. Her love for musicals started at a very young age - one of her earliest memories is watching and singing along to Hair at age 4. Having been a member of City of Stars choir from day 1, Martina is excited to contribute to the growth of this project and help it reach new audiences.
Favourite musical: Jekyll & Hyde
Join us today
You can book your trial below to start your singing journey with us. Or, if you have any questions about our choirs feel free to drop us an email and we’ll get back to you.