Alexandrea Quibael with her first place trophy won in the Song From A Musical Show section at Portadown Music Festival. PT13-223.

placeholder image — Alexandrea Quibael with her first place trophy won in the Song From A Musical Show section at Portadown Music Festival. PT13-223.

In pictures: young stars sparkle on stage at Portadown Music Festival

By Valerie Martin

Published 29th Mar 2023, 12:43 GMT

Updated 31st Mar 2023, 17:52 GMT

This year’s Portadown Music Festival began in fine style this week with young competitors impressing adjudicator Steven Roberts with their talents.

The 101st music festival began on Monday, March 27 and runs until Monday, April 3.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along on the first day to capture some of the atmosphere of the Vocal Section, Songs from a Musical Show classes.

Anything You Can Do...Sisters Alice and Eliza Mackle performing the famous song from 'Annie Get Your Gun' at Portadown Music Festival on Monday. Their performance earned them the gold medal in the class. PT13-211.

13. Sister act

Anything You Can Do...Sisters Alice and Eliza Mackle performing the famous song from 'Annie Get Your Gun' at Portadown Music Festival on Monday. Their performance earned them the gold medal in the class. PT13-211. Photo: Tony Hendron

Freya Mackle gives her rendition of 'Castle On A Cloud' from Les Miserables in the Song from a Musical Show section of Portadown Music Festival. PT13-220.

14. Dramatic performance

Freya Mackle gives her rendition of 'Castle On A Cloud' from Les Miserables in the Song from a Musical Show section of Portadown Music Festival. PT13-220. Photo: Tony Hendron