A presentation night celebrating the 32nd year of Youth In Performing Arts on the Central Coast was held at Laycock Street Community Theatre on Thursday, July 13.
YIPA Director Gary Jackson said 2023 was another successful year, with more than 800 young performers trying out to be part of the annual variety concert series.
In May, four YIPA variety concerts were held at the theatre with audiences enjoying concerts which included vocals, dance, instrumentals, bands, drama and much more.
The performers who were selected to perform in YIPA were then eligible to apply for a YIPA award.
These are aimed at supporting the performers in their development, training and achieving their goals in the performing arts.
A total of 17 YIPA awards, worth $14,500, were presented.
“These awards were made available through the generosity of local businesses, community groups, family groups and individuals who want to support for young talent on the Central Coast,” Jackson said.
Encouragement Award recipients were Tara Thompson, Jessica Hourn, Amelia Greeff, Bonnie Brown, Eve Pagacova, Olivia Zaia and Ella Spence.
Scholarship recipients were Elana Sydenham and Emma Deed, Chloe Lockwood, Kiara Cotterill, Sophie Goodwin, Ryleigh Beggs, Chloe McWilliam, Elise Leonard, Lara Ell, Samuel Friend and Lilliana Davis.
Jackson congratulated all of this year’s recipients.
Source: YIPA