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South Wales Argus
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Last chance for Pendine Young Musician of Wales entries
Royal composer Paul Mealor has urged talented instrumentalists and singers to compete in the 2025 event, part of the North Wales International Music Festival. He said: "It's not too late for young musicians to enter the competition." Applicants have until 5pm on July 4 to submit a video or audio clip and an application form for the festival, which runs from September 11 to 20. More details are available at The event, in its second year, is sponsored by Pendine Park care organisation. The winner will receive a silver Pendine Trophy and a £2,000 cash prize, while the runner-up will secure £1,000 and two additional finalists will be awarded £500 each. The performances of all four finalists will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Cymru. Mario Kreft, co-founder of the competition, said: "Our aim is to encourage and foster young, emerging talent and the Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition has all the makings of a very prestigious event." The festival will see last year's winner, Heledd Wynn Newton, entertain the audience whilst the judges deliberate.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Final call for young musicians to claim Pendine Trophy
A final call has been issued for Gwent's young musicians to vie for the revered Pendine Young Musician of Wales title and up to £4,000 in prizes. Royal composer Paul Mealor has urged talented instrumentalists and singers to compete in the 2025 event, part of the North Wales International Music Festival. He said: "It's not too late for young musicians to enter the competition." Applicants have until 5pm on July 4 to submit a video or audio clip and an application form for the festival, which runs from September 11 to 20. More details are available at The event, in its second year, is sponsored by Pendine Park care organisation. The winner will receive a silver Pendine Trophy and a £2,000 cash prize, while the runner-up will secure £1,000 and two additional finalists will be awarded £500 each. The performances of all four finalists will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Cymru. Mario Kreft, co-founder of the competition, said: "Our aim is to encourage and foster young, emerging talent and the Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition has all the makings of a very prestigious event." The festival will see last year's winner, Heledd Wynn Newton, entertain the audience whilst the judges deliberate.
