One talented youngster was making a name for himself at the Diamond Jubilee street celebrations in The Mall, Hornchurch, today (Tuesday).

Emerson Park student Brandon Nicholson, who celebrates his 16th birthday tomorrow (Wednesday), got the crowd in the holiday mood with a selection of party tunes.

Pausing to turn down the music as the kids’ tea party was announced, Brandon said he DJ-ed once or twice a month at birthday parties with a tried-and-tested technique: “I just play whatever people want.”