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Roberta Howett performs her song Beautiful Lies on Roddie Cleere's Irish Music Show February 2010...................................Dublin born singer / songwriter Roberta Howett has a musical background grounded in classical training with The Royal Academy of Music.

Her first love of music started at the age of just six & between the ages of ten and fifteen, she was a "Feis Ceoil" winner multiple times across choral, solo vocalist and piano categories.

During her early teens, Roberta performed as a solo lead vocalist in Dublin's world renowned "National Concert Hall" and was instrumental throughout her school musical productions.

Leaving school, Roberta went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at University College Dublin finishing with First Class Honours, majoring in Banking & Finance.

Throughout her studies, Roberta also cut her teeth singing Jazz and Blues standards in venues around Ireland, whilst also forming and becoming lead vocalist with the band Femmes Fatales.

In 2004, Roberta was persuaded to try out for what was to be the very first series of the "X-Factor". Over 50,000 applicants applied for the series & she sang her way to become one of the 9 finalists, receiving accolades from Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and ultimately being championed by Sharon Osbourne. Roberta competed on live television in front of millions of viewers & also completed a full arena tour around the UK with the finalists including performances in Wembley and Manchester Arenas.