On Saturday 25th March 2017, the Shine Festival Award Ceremony was held at The Princess Auditorium, Yarm School. The 6PM event concluded with what was a successful that saw a diverse group of young and talented musicians from Tees Valley take part. The awards ceremony saw the winners perform their music pieces before collecting their trophies and cash prizes which were presented by Shine Festival and TVMS representatives as well as various sponsors.
The winners for Most Promising Singer, Singer of the Year, Most Promising Musician and Musician of the Year also received cash prizes with Most Promising Musician/Singer receiving £100 each and Musician/Singer of the Year accepting £200, respectively. The Most Promising Singer award was presented by Janet Howells, Musical Director of Stockton Synthonia Male Voice Choir who sponsored the prize. The Shine Festival Singer of the Year trophy was presented by David Tyrell, President of the Middlesbrough Rotary Club while the Shine Festival Musician of the Year award was presented and sponsored by The Mayor of Stockton, Councillor Ken Dixon.
Below are the photos of some of the winners accepting their awards from Shine Festival and sponsorship personnel:

Connor McMurray (harp)