Apart from the BBC Young Folk awards there is a stunningly good competition in St Albans each year.

Aimed at the under 25 age group it provides a showcase of some brilliant up and coming talent.

This year Judges were John & Benji Kirkpatrick along with Lynne Heraud and Andy Stafford.

Prizes for this are performance opportunities at various venues and festivals.

For a full listing of where to go and see this up and coming talent visit: - http://website.lineone.net/~macfarla/newroots06.html

I strongly reccommend a visit to hear any or all of them that you can, there are some stunning young musicians and performers out there.

If you are under 25 watch out for next year too!

Andy