Jersey teenager accepted into same music school as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Jessie J

A Jersey teenager has won a place at one of the most famous music schools in the world.

Hamish Brodie is believed to be the first Channel Islander to attend The Brit School and will follow in the footsteps of household names such as Adele, Amy Winehouse and Jessie J when he starts his two-year course in September.

The 16-year-old started having piano lessons four years ago, around the same time his mum died, and credits music for helping him cope with his grief.

Hamish was so naturally gifted that he skipped through grades one to seven in just two months - a process that usually takes years.

He explained: "I always wanted to play the piano. I kept writing and it just became a love of mine and I now want to share my music with others.

"I hope when I go to London there will be more gigging opportunities so I can progress as a performer.

"I think my mum would be proud of me."

Hamish's debut single, 'Hope He's Better', was released in October.

Speaking about The Brit School, he added: "What they supply there is time and resources to do what you want to do and go creatively where you want to go.

"I am just really looking forward to being able to immerse myself in music every day."