Hosted by the esteemed Pamela Ballantine, the special feature centres on LEF young artist Ami Hewitt, whose star continues its rapid ascent.

In an exclusive, insightful interview, Ami will discuss her journey with LEF, leading to a highly anticipated rebroadcast of her acclaimed performance from the December 2023 Midwinter Gala Concert.

This performance is framed by breathtaking, cinematic footage of the historic Walled City of Derry, blanketed in snow, transforming the city into a magical winter wonderland.

The TV appearance follows on the heels of a sensational Midwinter Gala Concert in the historic St Columb’s Hall. The evening featured the world-renowned Irish mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught, whose spellbinding performance captivated the audience.

A major highlight was the highly anticipated debut of the Le Foyer des Artistes Singers, who performed to rapturous applause alongside the orchestra playing on authentic historic instruments.

The UTV Life Christmas Festive Edition airs exclusively on UTV (ITV Northern Ireland) Friday, 19 December at 7pm. Catch up on ITV X.