When the diminutive Ms Lucy Holmes steps onto the stage this Saturday night you could be forgiven for thinking that Kylie Minogue is in town for an impromptu performance – but no – it’s Ms Lucy Holmes, winner of Channel Nine’s ‘Starstruck’ program and star of ‘100% Kylie’.

Lucy, who bears a striking resemblance to Kylie Minogue, (she should be so lucky) has been performing for the past 3 years in her internationally acclaimed tribute show, ‘100% Kylie’, and says she has “the best job in the world”.

"From a very young age I have enjoyed singing and acting and I used to put on concerts for my family”, said Ms Holmes. “I think performing is in my bones".

Five years ago Lucy was living in Brisbane when she decided to pursue her love of singing and dancing by studying Music and Music Theatre at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Mackay.

“My time at the CQCM had a great impact on my career,” she said. “I learnt a lot and got a good solid grounding.” “The CQCM was able to attract some amazing teachers from all over the world and I had a great time there".

From the age of 16 Lucy began receiving comments that she looked a lot like Kylie Minogue, and at first she was offended.

“I used to think people meant that I looked like Charlene off Neighbours, but later realised it was quite a complement to be told I resemble Kylie Minogue”, she said.

Not always a Kylie fan, Lucy began to appreciate Kylie’s music when she saw her perform live and realised what a remarkable performer she is. Shortly after this, Lucy was approached by an agent and asked to start a Kylie Minogue tribute show, and the rest is history. ‘100% Kylie’ was born and the show is now in huge demand across the country and internationally.

Performing with ‘100% Kylie’ has given Lucy a glimpse into Kylie’s world and what an extraordinary world it is.

“Occasionally when we get picked up in a limo I think, I could really get used to this”, said Lucy. “But most of the time I can only imagine what it must be like to live Kylie’s extraordinary life”.

After 3 years on the road with the same dancers and crew Lucy says they are like a big, happy family and have become very close.

“We have a lot of fun on the road and I am so blessed to have this opportunity”, she said. “It’s the best job in the world".

Lucy’s most memorable performances to date have been performing at an outdoor festival in Tasmania with crowds of 15,000 people and her ‘Starstruck’ win earlier this year.

"That was a lot of fun”, she said.

Although Lucy has never met the real Kylie, she hopes to one day, and is certain that Kylie would be happy with her tribute show.

“We have only ever received positive feedback from Kylie’s camp,” said Lucy.

Lucy admits that Kylie Minogue’s cancer diagnosis earlier this year has had an impact on the tribute show. When Kylie was diagnosed, ‘100% Kylie’ was in the middle of their Sydney tour.

“We were unsure about what to do”, said Lucy. “At first we thought we should cancel our tour out of respect, but in the end I contacted the Breast Cancer Foundation, told them who I was and what I was doing, and we decided that since it was such a pertinent issue we would take the opportunity to raise money".

“The audiences were very supportive and we had a huge response”, said Lucy. “At the end of our concerts people donated amazing sums of money to the Breast Cancer Foundation, which just demonstrates how much Kylie means to her fans".

What does the future hold for ‘100% Kylie’?.

“We’re hoping to take the show to the UK next year”, said Lucy. “That’s what we’re working on at the moment so we’ll see what happens”.

‘100% Kylie’ is performing for one night only, this Saturday October 8, at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Theatre, Boundary Road, Mackay. To purchase your tickets phone 4940 7800.

Photo above: The gorgeous and talented Ms Lucy Holmes, a past student of the CQCM, loves impersonating Australia’s most famous musical export when she performs with her tribute show '100% Kylie'.