Jamie Tinkler
Jamie Tinkler (born 1981) is an English singer and songwriter born in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, England. He has had record deals with Jive, Sony/BMG along with Universal Records. Jamie has been a contestant on the Eurovision song for Europe performing live on BBC, made it to the final 50 of Pop Idol 2003, He had three top 20 UK Chart hit's with Girl/Boy band Pop! and has been a finalist contestant on X Factor with Boyband Avenue in 2006. In band Level Best for Eurovision In 2002, Jamie Tinkler entered the British qualifying competition for Eurovision Song Contest and was part of Level Best, chosen as one of four finalists alongside Surf 'n' Turf (featuring Jonathan Maitland), Tricia Penrose and Pop Idol contestant / finalist Jessica Garlick. Jamie Tinkler performed with Level Best the song "Every Step of the Way" written by Graham Kearns and Howard New. Garlick won by 70% of the votes. Tinkler and Level Best finished third. In Pop Idol In 2003, he applied to series 2 of Pop Idol reaching the qualifying semi-finals but did not make it to the final 12 of the competition. In band Pop! In 2003, Jamie Tinkler became a member of the