News / Fiddlers in Mareel
SHETLAND’S Young Fiddler of the Year competition will be held in Mareel for the first time this year.
The musical showdown takes place over two days on 26 and 27 April, culminating in a gala concert on Saturday night when the wnners will be announced.
Valerie Watt and Vaila Grant have taken over responsibility for organizing the event on behalf of Shetland Folk Society from veterans Charlie Simpson and Douglas Sinclair.
“We have over 80 fiddlers competing for six titles over three age groups under the age of 16 over both days. The finals concert will be worth seeing,” Grant said.
The public is welcome to come and listen in. Entry is free of charge and starts at 9.15am on both days.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
