The Coalburn organisation has hosted their second annual 'Coalburn's Got Talent' event.

Set up to create the opportunity for players of all ages and abilities across the organisation's four ensembles to perform a solo item in front of their peers and an adjudicator, it proved to be another great success.

Held at the local St John's Hall, the band welcomed special guests Scott Kerr to adjudicate and pianist Nicola McKenzie to accompany many of the soloists. The principal euphonium with Whitburn provided written feedback to all participants as well as giving his own performance of 'Donegal Bay' accompanied by Nicola at the end of the event.

Award winners

All players also received a certificate, with the best Bronze Band performance coming from Nathaniel Hadley playing 'Puff the Magic Dragon' on trombone.

Marcie Boyle from the Intermediate Band came top with her trombone rendition of 'Lindy Hop', whilst Percussion Academy player Jamie Millar took he honours with 'Hell's Kitchen' on kit and Silver Band member David Fehilly sparkled with 'Aria' on tenor horn.

It was uplifting to see performances from a wide range of musicians from across the organisation, especially from so many youngstersCoalburn Band

Fantastic night

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Once again the event was a fantastic night of musical entertainment. It was uplifting to see performances from a wide range of musicians from across the organisation, especially from so many youngsters.

The support and encouragement from the band members as well as their friends and family who came along was really lovely."

The Silver Band is currently in the middle of a busy period of gala day performances and preparing for their performance at the National Championship in Cheltenham.