ALISTAIR Griffin's musical career looked to be going so well. He drew appreciative crowds while busking in York. He shared a dressing room with girl band Atomic Kitten and then performed in front of 70,000 fans after winning a competition to take part in the Party In The Park.

Now, however, things have gone awry. One of his compositions is shortlisted for the Song For Europe. If it wins, Alistair will be in the Eurovision Song Contest.

His musical credibility might never recover.

Updated: 10:41 Wednesday, January 23, 2002