TALENTED singers from a Wirral youth zone performed alongside John Newman, The Script and Ms Banks before some members met with Prince Harry at the OnSide Youth Zone Awards.

The Hive Youth Zone's Edge of Seventeen senior vocal group and 18-year-old rapper Sens.A took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 17.

Edge of Seventeen performed throughout the evening as the onstage choir, accompanying other young superstars as they performed and closed the evening with a performance of This is Me from The Greatest Showman.

Sens.A performed an original piece which he had written with two other young people 3Bless and Duncan in collaboration with grime artist Yizzy.

Prince Harry attended the ceremony and met with award nominees including The Hive Young Leaders who had been up for a 'Giving Back' award in recognition of the role they play at The Hive.

Hive Young Leader Chloe, 15, who spoke to The Duke told the Globe: "Prince Harry was really down to earth and was really interested about what we do as Young Leaders.

"He asked us what we would do if we didn’t have The Hive to go to, and we all said we would be really bored and have nothing to do!

"It was an amazing experience; it was so brilliant to meet him and have the chance to tell him about The Hive."

The ceremony was designed to recognise the achievements of young members across the country who have made a real difference in their community, have a breakthrough talent or have overcome challenging circumstances.

Young people shortlisted for the awards were nominated and voted for by Youth Zone members from the OnSide network, and their stories were told throughout the evening.

Prince Harry spoke to the audience at the awards ceremony, he said: “Whether you are an OnSide member, or have helped make OnSide possible, you’re helping pave the way for someone else. And this is a chance to celebrate that.

"A chance for you to see what you have achieved together, the difference you are making, and the role models you have become.

“This moment, when your friends at OnSide have your back, when they are lifting you up, and reminding you that anything is possible, and that you have what it takes to be a game changer.

“Every time I meet someone from OnSide I meet someone who is ambitious for themselves but also for their entire generation, hopeful for the future of our planet, and committed to supporting others.

“You have an amazing fire burning inside of you – full of potential, creativity, compassion, and authenticity.”

Little Mix's Jesy Nelson received the Gold Award which recognises someone from the wider OnSide community who has made a significant and lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Jesy was chosen through her breakthrough documentary, ‘Odd One Out’, highlighting the abuse she received at the hands of cyberbullies and its effects on her mental health.

The star-studded evening saw awards presented by comedian Mo Gilligan, EastEnders actor Zack Morris, British artist Stuart Semple, chief executive of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Stuart Lawrence, and Matt Rantell from the Jack Petchey Foundation.

Gill Pleavin, head of youth work at The Hive said: "I was blown away by the professionalism shown by our young people.

"We have really seen them go on a journey, and to watch them grown in confidence from their first auditions back in May has been a brilliant experience.

"Their dedication and commitment to rehearsing and working together really shone through in their performances.

"They should be really proud of how much they have achieved!"