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A full house at the Phoenix Theatre in Bawtry saw Rotherham duo Patrick Young and Catherine Binden voted winners in the Young Acoustic Roots competition on Saturday March 1^st.

Drawing musicians in from around the UK, the other finalists were Izzy and Anna from The Hope Valley; Tom Moore and Archie Churchill-Moss from Norfolk and Somerset respectively and Lancashire band 4Square who were voted runners-up. The music ranged from traditional standards, renditions of favourites from the Beatles to The Dixiechicks; modern interpretation of morris tunes; world music and original songs.

This was possibly the best final in the competitions four year history and the judges were hard pressed to make a decision because of the high standard. Nevertheless, promoter Pete Thornton-Smith; Cleethorpes Festival organiser Mary White and local musician Dave Mallinson from The Music Room reflected on the four acts before making their decision.

All finalists went away with prizes courtesy of the sponsors and Patrick and Catherine look forward to playing main stage at Cleethorpes Folk Festival this May Bank Holiday weekend. The evening also featured two sets from legendary singer songwriter Jez Lowe who quite rightly declared all the performers to be winners.

Next years event is planned for March 7^th and for further information on this free competition then contact Pete on 01709 739093 or pete@thebpasgroup.co.uk.

"Thanks for the opportunity to perform at your venue. It is most important that our generation is encouraged to play folk music to keep the tradition alive for the future" Tom Moore - finalist.

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