Musical talent given an airing as hundreds flock to festival

The event attracted hundreds of people from across the North West.

Doreen Hacking, entries secretary, said: "We were delighted with the turnout and there was some exceptional talent on display."

RESULTS:

Piano solo up to 10 years; Lucy Noland, of Darwen,

Piano up to 12 years; Lucy Noland, of Darwen,

String Solo up to 18; Richard Masters, of Bolton,

Brass Solo; Robert Masters, of Bolton,

Woodwind Solo; Ruth Paul, of Crawshawbooth,

Boys Solo; Micah Deegan, of Rossendale,

Sir David Trippier Trophy; Charlotte Halliwell, of Rossendale,

British Composer Juniors; Marika Metiuk, of Rossendale,

Boys and Girls to 12 years; Charlotte Halliwell, of Rossendale,

Songs from the Shows; Marika Metiuk, of Rossendale.

Children's classes:

Karryn Theresa Miller Junior Challenge Trophy; Charlotte Halliwell, of Rossendale,

Maureen Cookson Challenge Trophy; Marika Metiuk of Rossendale,

Fred Thomlinson MBE Memorial Trophy; Richard Masters, of Bolton,

Folk Song, Sarah Whittle; of Rossendale,

Girls Solo up to 17 years; Rachel Dauber, of Rossendale,

Boys and Girls up to 16 years Solo; Ruth Harrison, of Connonly.

Adults classes:

Contralto Solo; Judith Addison, of Oswaldwistle,

Lieder Trophy; Gillian Teague, of Blackpool,

Duet Class; Hilda Harrison and Doreen Smith, of Connonly,

The grand Operatic class; Kathryn Henshaw, of Manchester,

British Composers Seniors; Gillian Teague, of Blackpool,

Soprono Solo; Kathryn Henshaw, of Manchester,

Light Operatic; Hilda Harrison, of Connonly,

Gilbert and Sullivan; Alan Foster, of Keighley,

Barritone/Bass; Alan Foster, of Keighley,

Victorian or Edwardian Ballard; Kathryn Henshaw, of Manchester,

21st Anniversary Prize; Gillian Teague, of Manchester,

The Sheila D Oldham Rose Bowl winner; Kathryn Henshaw, of Manchester.