Welcome to the Final Night of competitions in the 2026 Perform in Perth Music Festival – a celebration of exceptional musical talent, dedication, and achievement from across the region.
This evening marks the culmination of weeks of competition, bringing together the very finest performers who have progressed through their respective classes. Tonight’s finalists represent the highest standard of musicianship, having demonstrated outstanding technical ability, artistry, and commitment to their craft.
We are honoured to have Libby Crabtree as our adjudicator for this prestigious occasion. Her expertise, insight, and encouragement have been invaluable throughout the festival.
Our comperes for the evening, Eileen Waterston and Kenneth Maciver, will guide us through the programme, introducing each performance and helping to celebrate the achievements of our finalists.
The evening will conclude with the presentation of awards, kindly made by the Provost of Perth, Xander McDade, recognising the remarkable accomplishments of our competitors and the high standard of performance throughout the festival.
Class 132 – Silver Medal (Scots Song Class)
Confined to winners in Classes 133–138 inclusive, provided they have reached commended standard
Award: The ‘Perform in Perth’ Silver Medal
01 Irene McFarlane
a) There was a May – arr. J. Michael Diack
b) Ye Banks and Braes – arr. J. Michael Diack
Winner: Irene McFarlane
Class 119 – Gold Medal (Art Song Class)
Confined to winners in Classes 120–125 inclusive, provided they have reached commended standard
Award: Gold Medal presented by Lord Provost Macnab
01 Shannon McKinney
a) O Can Ye Sew Cushions – arr. Britten
b) Linden Lea – Vaughan Williams
02 Iona Melloy
a) Love’s Philosophy – Quilter
b) Widmung – Schumann
03 Bruce Paterson
a) Captain Stratton’s Fancy – Warlock
b) Trade Winds – Frederick Keel
Winner: Iona Melloy
Class 148 – Larg Instrumental Class
Open to winners of Advanced Solo Instrumental Classes, provided they achieved 85 marks or more
Award: Larg Rosebowl
01 David Price, Morrison’s Academy (Drum Kit)
Wave Rider – Vicky O’Neon
02 Murray Fletcher, 25th Stirling (Dunblane) Boys’ Brigade (Tuba)
Andante – Capuzzi, arr. Catelinet
03 Joshua Escott, Perth Academy (Alto Saxophone)
Gipsy Song – Jozsef Balogh
04 Eoin Robertson, Perth Academy (Euphonium)
Andante and Scherzo – Reginald Heath
05 Julia Pojda, St John’s Academy (Violin)
Serenade from Four Pieces, Op.30 – Arensky
06 Molly Laybourn, Glenalmond College (Trumpet)
Georgian Song – Mily Balakirev
07 Heather Tenwey, Aberdeen (Harp)
Swan LK243 – Catriona McKay
08 Eoin Robertson, Perth Academy (Trombone)
The Acrobat – J.A. Greenwood
09 Savva Seredov, Glenalmond College (Flute)
Ostinato, mvt. 2 from Suite Antique – John Rutter
Winner: Eoin Robertson, Perth Academy
Entrants – Premier Instrumental Class (Class 149)
(Open to winners of Open Solo Instrumental Classes)
- Tilly Law – St John’s RC Academy (timpani)
- Noah Scott – Perth High School (marimba)
Winner: Tilly Law – St John’s RC Academy
Congratulations to our Young Ambassadors
Young Ambassador Awards
- Bethany Rabett
- Kaiya Sexton
- Millie Sexton
- Ross Annan
- Max Rutherford
- Orlaith Lindsay-Dorward
- Noah Scott
- Millie Nicolson
- Matthew Fitzgerald
- Freya Duncan
To be a Young Ambassador, you must:
- Be aged 12–25
- Actively help and represent the festival
- Show engagement and contribution, not just participation
- Gain (and demonstrate) skills useful for future education/employment