The Ultra Girls began their quest for fame on the sixth series of The X Factor, under the name Project A.
The girls made it through to the judge’s houses stage of the show, but failed to make the live finals when judge, Louis Walsh, decided to take a chance with Jedward.
Not giving up on chart success, Project A were rebranded The Ultra Girls in 2010.
In March this year as part of a huge publicity tour to promote their debut single “Girls Will Be Girls”, the band supported Kylie Minogue on the UK leg of her Aphrodite World Tour.
Here’s how band member Laura Henderson faired in MM’s quick fire quiz…
First CD you owned?
Spice Girls album
Last film you saw?
Scream 3
Last visit to Manchester was for…?
On tour with Kylie Minogue.
First Mancunian you’d choose to spend the day with?
Karl Pilkington
Last Mancunian you’d choose to spend the day with?
Frank Gallagher
First thing you think of when someone says ‘Manchester’ to you?
The MEN arena
It’s your last day on earth and you are in Manchester, what do you spend it doing?
Shopping!
Desert island drink (water provided)?
Mojito
Last book you read?
Twilight Saga/Dannii Minogue Autobiography
First club/bar you visited in Manchester?
Tiger Tiger
Last holiday you went on?
Menorca
City or United?
United
For more information on the band visit www.theultragirls.com
