The Shaftesbury Arts Centre held a competitive “Young Performers Festival” over the weekend 23/24 November with a concert in the afternoon on 30 November. All musical instruments and voice were included — within two age categories, Junior (4-11) and Senior (12-18). There was also a composition category and a choir competition.
The project intended to motivate and encourage young players, and singers from a wide geographical area around Shaftesbury. The area spanned from Sherborne in the west, Blandford in the south, Cranborne Chase in the east and the Deverell’s in the North.
Councillor Alex Chase, the mayor of Shaftesbury, awarded the trophies,
“It’s fantastic to see such a high standard of talent and commitment from our young performers. They’ve really shown what Shaftesbury’s youth can achieve.”
Local radio ‘ This is Alfred/The Alfred Daily’ recorded and reported on the concert.‘The first Shaftesbury Young Performers Festival celebrated the incredible talents of under-18s at St. Peter’s Church on Saturday. For many people the standout performance was 16-year-old Shaftesbury School student Jake Hines’ piano playing. Hear some highlights from the performances and reactions.
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