News / Singing Yell
A SINGING group from Shetland’s north isles is hoping to perform at next year’s St Magnus Festival, in Orkney.
Thanks to a £38,045 grant from the Big Lottery Fund, Global Yell will also be able to expand its Singing Saturday’s projects to allow more young people to get involved.
Coordinator Andy Ross said: “We are delighted to have received recognition for the group.
“Singing Saturdays relies on the goodwill of young people, the training team and parents and this funding means that the group can now grow.”
A spokesman for the Big Lottery Fund said: “The project gives young people living in the Shetland Islands the chance to get involved in the arts and mix with the wider community.
“Transport costs are covered so that young people can travel from across the islands to attend and the venture will culminate in a trip to perform at the St Magnus Festival.”
The cash allocation was announced earlier this month as part of the funds’ Young Start grant scheme.
Young Start awards money from dormant bank and building society accounts and supports projects that help young people aged eight to 24 reach their full potential.
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