Absolutely, Ronan's going to be a big star and I think Simon Cowell knows it. I hope he's already got a lawyer and manager to guide him through the record contract process. I don't believe Simon 's signed him yet, has he?

So we know Ronan has a gig at Royal Norfolk Show today, any other gigs that we know of?

Not heard what Ronan is doing since the tour finished but wonder what is happening with his schooling as he is so young.
Anyone know if he has gone back to school or being home tutored.

yeah he went back to school last tues I tihnk there will be a lull for a short while then once simons back in the country we will hear more x

The schools will probably give the kids some work to go through themselves whilst on tour and they probably have time set aside where they can work. There are usually quite a few kid acts on these tours (this year there was at least Ronan, James and the kids from that singing quartet) so they might even just sit around and work together or something?

I don't think it's legal to send them off and prejudice their education, there is still a legal obligation to have an education though this doesn't always mean attending school.

Thanks Lisa, so pleased Ronan has gone back to school, he is so young and still needs a routine and structure to his life seeing his friends and keeping his feet on the ground.

No worries, i believe theyre all at home atm; I know Jai is at home enjoying himself! and hes shaved off the beard! :O but i agree i think people forget how young Ronan is; Im always a bit dubious about child stars tbh i just dont think someone that young needs a huge contract round his neck esp with SyCo; I hope the top 2 get treated correctly tbh but i worry with SyCos reputation!!

I have seriously seen some way over the top ronan fans on my journeys to tour this yr!! and theyre not 15 yr old girls but grown men!! i was quite disturbed at one where the man in question didnt get to meet Ronan (i missed jai as well haha) and he went mental!!!! this, like Jackie Evanchos situation, is why i worry at least people like Jai can look after himself

Can't see why he wouldn't. He's clearly smart and has sensible parents. Not to mention that there is no way of telling if he will have any musical career as an adult (which is why boy singers are encouraged to learn instruments in case their adult voices turn out average) so he can't rely on his voice to set him up for life.

He clearly has his head screwed on, he's 12 years old which (in the case of clever kids) is not really a small kid, at least not mentally.

Don't think Syco is any cause for concern - they just tend to release an album or two before moving on anyway, by which time he will have made a name for it and some cash just before it breaks in a year or two. Then he can move on, at about the time they would probably move him on anyway. With boys that usually happens - they get good, stay there for a couple of years then it goes. Girls can take the risk more and Simon lost out big style with Faryl Smith who signed up for a major and with a couple of years extra training and maturity improved a lot since BGT.

I'm seeing him next Sunday as part of 'Castle Hill Sunday Funday' in North Devon, can't say I'm a fan yet though.

Many Congratulations to Ronan who has been signed to Syco and Sony BMG. He is going to be a big star.
Dont think even think Jai has been signed to a record company yet.

Ronan is the Headline act for Dartford Festival on the 16th July

Ronan is the Headline act for Dartford Festival on the 16th July

Anyone know of any upcoming gigs?

Dartford this Saturday, not heard of any more yet, shame I am going Sunday to see Gareth, wish they could have both been the same day but he is headlining Satiurday and Gareth Sunday.

He is also appearing at St Davids Hall Cardiff this Sunday 17th.
If you go on his Facebook page you will get all the info

http://youtu.be/Md0hUMtBDNc



and this lol

http://youtu.be/ZHSDdD6p9C0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ6ro9vFtMY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6di1zZzJ3o

from butlins last night, sorry missed beginning of one camera had a fit lol

Ronan's upcoming gigs

- Butlins, Skegness (today at 7pm)

- Butlins, Skegness (12 August at 7pm)

- Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge (14 August at 12pm)

- Xscape Yorkshire, Castleford (19 August at 3pm)

- Butlins, Skegness (19 August at 10:30pm)

- Winter Gardens, Blackpool (28 August at 3pm)

- Potters Leisure Resort, Norfolk (22 September at 7:30pm and 22 October at 7pm)

- Brighton Racecourse, Brighton (4 November at 3pm)

- Victoria Square, St Helens (19 November at 12-4pm)

- Saracens-V-Osprey​s, Wembley Stadium (10 December at 12pm)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...SIN=B005AQVHM4

Ronan's album due out 24/10/2011

I bet the album will be called 'Ronan Parke' but I hope it's something creative.

Ronan did an acoustic cover of Lady Gaga's Edge of Glory which was uploaded to YouTube last week, anyone watched it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0H7ECePjmA I personally think it's fantastic and shows off his voice, proving he can sing different songs. The one that was posted on the official channel has been blocked by SME unfortunately.

Also, Ronan said this on Facebook yesterday:

"Listen up Ronan fans! On 12th September, the official video for 'Thousand Miles', the first track from Ronan's upcoming debut album 'Ronan Parke', will be unveiled! If you can't wait that long, then we also have something special arriving on Friday - it's the 'Thousand Miles' lyrics video!! Stay tuned! For now, can you tell us which US female recording artist wrote and first released the song back in 2002?"

Well it was Vanessa Carlton. Your opinions on this?

hmmm, is his album going to full of covers then?

I don't think so, well i hope not. Here's the lyric video of A Thousand Miles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RAGd8bh628

Fantastic song. At the end of the video it says that "Feeling Good" (his audition song), "Forget You" (which he sang at T4 on the Beach) and more would be on the album. I just hope there aren't too many covers.

http://www.clickliverpool.com/cultur...with-sony.html

The album includes a selection of 12 classic songs which, when it is released on October 24th will highlight his remarkable way with a pop song, and remind everyone just what a natural born singer he is.

covers then

^ Well, at first i didn't believe that article because it's just a regular newspaper, but it's now been reported in the news such as Metro but it's disappointing as this is not how you are supposed to market a 13-year-old with a great voice. That's what happens when you're with Syco.