Awards for Woy Woy performers

Tom Hodgson and Joshua Keane, of Woy Woy, were among 13 Youth in Performing Arts performers who received scholarships at the scholarship presentation at Laycock St Community Theatre on Friday, July 13.

This year there were seven Youth in Performing Arts concerts at Laycock St Community Theatre and also the Peninsula Theatre at Woy Woy used as a venue for the first time.

Youth in Performing Arts provided a platform for young talent aged between 12 and 21 from across the Central Coast.

The 13 scholarship recipients who received awards were Joshua Keane, Gareth Isaac, Kelly Griffith, Thomas Dilley, Brendon Williams, Tom Hodgson, Zoe McDonald, Charlotte Barkel, Renee Johnston, Courtney Jeffrey, Jessica King, Courtney Smith and Nicole Seggie.

Youth in Performing Arts publicity officer Mr Gary Jackon said: "These awards are aimed at providing assistance to the young talents of the Central Coast to develop their performance skills."

The night also acknowledged the work and dedication of Mr Graham Black who stepped down from the Youth in Performing Arts committee after 17 years of commitment to the young talent of the Central Coast.

Mr Black has been the Youth in Performing Arts scholarship coordinator for a number of years.

"Now that Youth in Performing Arts 2012 is complete, we will take a short break before starting to prepare for the next YIPA concert series which will commence in late May of 2013," Mr Jackson said.

Media Release, 14 Jul 2012

Gary Jackson Youth in Performing Arts

Photo: Lilia Jackson