Performers to compete this weekend in Inverness Music Festival
Performers of all ages are preparing to take the stage as the Inverness Music Festival gets under way this weekend.
The annual event in the city’s cultural calendar has endured a couple of challenging years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But more than 200 performers will compete in classes including traditional music, vocal, speech and dancing.
It will take place at Inverness Methodist Church in Huntly Street following the last two years when the festival was held online due to the pandemic and then in a blended online and live format.
Committee member Nick Speakman said this year the volunteer-run music festival will be held over two weekends – from tomorrow until Sunday, returning from March 3-5.
“This year, there will be a move back towards live performances after the pandemic,” he said.
“A few things will happen online but it is more live.
“It was good to have the option to do it online to keep it going through covid.
“But I know from experience that live performances and being with the adjudicators who give good feedback to performances are an important part of the festival.
“It also means you have an audience.”
The festival gives people of all ages the chance to perform solo or in a group in a supportive environment.
“It is a good event in the cultural calendar for young people to perform and develop,” he said.
“It is good for their development and self esteem.”
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The winners and distinguished soloists from the open classes will compete for the Curtis Craig Trophy for Solo Classical Musician and the Elisabeth Davis Trophy for Solo Traditional Performance.
The festival is supported by the Inverness Common Good Fund. Spectators are invited to give a minimum donation of £3.
