The Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year competition starts in the Garrison Theatre today (Frid 22nd April), featuring 92 entrants competing in a range of categories over the two day event. The adjudicators are Aly Bain, Gemma Donald and Bryan Gear.
The event culminates with a concert and prize-giving ceremony on Saturday evening starting at 7.30pm.
The full programme of events can be viewed / printed here - Shetland Folk Society - Young Fiddler of the Year 2011 programme (.pdf)
Tickets for the Saturday evening event are £6/4. Entrance to the Friday and Saturday competition events are free.
Young Fiddler of the Year is organised by Shetland Folk Society (01950 477 308).
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