Young Musician Competition | Louth Male Voice Choir

Louth Male Voice Choir started a Young Musician of the Year competition in 1989 and has sponsored it ever since.

: Junior winner – Florence Hand

The competition has developed over the last few years into the premier even for many young Musicians in East Lindsey. At the same time, it has preserved the original concept, which was to encourage and stimulate a love of performing music and to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which all would feel happy to compete. The annual competition is held on a Saturday in November each year. Applications are welcomed from instrumentalists and vocalists and must be submitted by the end of September. The competition is open to young people under the age of 18 on 31 August who either reside in or attend a school in East Lindsey.

: Intermediate winner – Gawtham Ravivaruman

The competition is divided into three age group: Junior, under 11 years of age; Intermediate, under 14; and Senior, under 18. The format is for preliminary rounds to take place during the morning and afternon sessions, at which every entrant receives valuable feedback from the adjudicators. The three finalists from each age section perform at a concert in the evening. Whilst the adjudicators are making their making their judgements the audience is entertained by a previous winner of the competion.

The winners of the three sections in 2011 are pictured here with Councillor Pauline Watson and Brian Wood

: Grace Alexander – Senior winner and Young Musician of the Year 2011

The winners have been:
1989 Linda Broadwell
1990 Rebecca Chambers
1992 Michelle Grierson
1993 Paula Constant
1994 Rovert Caudwell
1995 Andrew Mumby
1996 Naomi Sullivan
1997 Frances Smith
1998 Stephanie Shucksmith
1999 Clare Barker
2000 Kate Fisher
2001 Daniel Patchett
2002 Kirra Tilley
2003 Amy Kent
2005 Eleanor Pike
2006 Clare Hurrell
2007 Emma Barnaby
2008 Alice Spier
2009 Amy Baker
2010 Alex Guthrie
2011 Grace Alexander

East Lindsey District Council is geographically one of the largest shire district councils in the country covering some 700 square miles and with a population of over 130,000. The district covers virtually the entire Lincolnshire coastline, including the seaside resorts of Skegness, Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe. In the heart of the district lies the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The main industries are agriculture and tourism.