SIX performers showcased their skills at the Leila Watson Memorial Championships at The Capital on Friday.
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Bendigo Competitions Society music co-ordinator David Hague said about 80 people watched the competition.
“We had some very high quality performers and a special appearance from the Bendigo Youth Choir who performed at the interval,” he said.
Melbourne flautist Will Rigby won the Leila Watson Memorial Championship with classical vocalist Megan Kane Griffin second and violinist Venus Yu third.
Bendigo classical singer Jessica Chalmers was given the Penny Goonan Encouragement Award.
The Bendigo Competitions Society will now help host the dance competitions at Bendigo South East College over the next two weeks.
“The dance started this morning and finishes with a special dance stage spectacular performance at The Capital on July 3,” Mr Hague said.
For more on the Bendigo Competitions Society visit www.bendigocomps.org.au
Chris Pedler
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
