A final call has been made to talented young musicians from Pembrokeshire to enter a prestigious new competition.
The Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition is being launched at the North Wales International Music Festival that’s being held at St Asaph Cathedral between September 12 to 21.
It’s being funded by the festival’s headline sponsors, the Pendine Park care organisation via the Pendine Arts and Community Trust which supports community and arts activities.
The performances during the final will be broadcast on BBC Radio Cymru and the winner will receive a cash prize of £2,000 and the Pendine Trophy, as well as being invited back to perform at next year’s festival.
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The contest is being masterminded by the event’s new Artistic Director, royal composer Paul Mealor, who is following in the footsteps of his mentor and fellow royal composer, William Mathias, who founded the festival.
Entries are being accepted via the festival’s website, www.nwimf.com and the deadline has been extended until 5pm on Friday, September 6.
The Grand Final will be at St Asaph Cathedral on Wednesday, September 18, at 7pm.