Previous Competitors2
2000 onwards
Caitlin Procter (2000-2006)
2000: Runner-up; Vocal Solo
2002: Runner-up; British Song
2003: Winner; Oratorio (18 and under)
Runner-up; Opera, Musical and Operetta (18 and under)
2004: Winner; Junior Recital
2005: Winner; Duet
2006: Runner-up; Senior Recital
Having spent a year teaching music in schools in various African countries, Caitlin went to read Music at Newcastle University with singing as part of her studies.
Adam Hepkin (2001-2002)
2001: Winner; Musical and Operetta (18 and under)
Runner-up; Oratorio (18 and under)
2002: Runner-up; Oratorio (18 and under)
Adam studied at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama followed by a postgraduate diploma in Professional Music Theatre at Bristol Academy of Arts. In 2004 he was the youngest ever recipient of the international 'Best Male Gilbert and Sullivan Performer' award for John Wellington Wells in The Sorcerer. He has toured with the Blag Theatre Company and undertaken many roles in professional productions of musicals.
Daniel Kent (2002-2004)
2002: Winner; Senior Recital, Musical and Operetta (19 and over), John Gilbert Wilson Trophy
2003: Runner-up; Oratorio (19 and over)
2004: Winner; Opera, Musical and Operetta (19 and over), The Constance Shacklock Memorial Rose Bowl
Daniel attained a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Theatre Acting, followed by a one-year postgraduate course in Music Theatre at The Royal Academy of Music. Since graduating he has worked on cruise ships delighting audiences with his singing.
Mark Biggins (2003)
2003: Winner; British Song Runner-up; Oratorio (18 and under)
Mark went on to read Music at Cambridge University.
Ann Wilkes (2003-2007)
2003: Winner; Vocal Solo (age 9 to 11), The Don Greenfield Trophy and Prize
2007: Winner; Junior Recital
Runner-up: British Song (18 and under), Oratorio (18 and under), Musical and Operetta (18 and under)
Ann continues to enter, and win, musical competition all over the north of England. She appears as soloist and guest artist at dinners and concerts.
Chris Cook (2006)
2006: Winner; Open Recital, The John Gilbert Wilson Trophy and Prize, The Constance Shacklock Memorial Rose Bowl
Chris attained a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Music Theatre, took major roles in many musical theatre productions for Leeds University, and went on to The Royal Academy of Music for his diploma in Music Theatre. While at The Royal Academy he sang for Her Majesty The Queen.
John Savournin (2000-2001)
2000: Winner; Musical and Operetta (18 and under), Constance Shacklock Memorial Rose Bowl
2001: Winner; Junior Recital
John studied at Trinity College of Music and founded the Charles Court Opera. He has performed in and has directed its previous productions including The Mikado, Ruddigore, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and Cinderella. After finishing his course at Trinity John was engaged as a soloist in Raymond Gubbayâ's Messiah by Candlelight. John enjoyed many successes at the Buxton Gilbert and Sullivan Festival and his other roles have included 1st Priest in The Magic Flute with British Youth Opera, and Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte with Opera UK.
David Partridge (2001-2002))
2001: Winner; Open Recital, Musical and Operetta (19 and over), John Gilbert Wilson Trophy
2002: Winner; Oratorio (19 and over), Opera, The Constance Shacklock Memorial Rose Bowl
David attained a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Theatre Acting, followed by a one-year postgraduate course in Music Theatre at The Royal Academy of Music. He has appeared in adverts, the theatre, pantomime, and played the part of Andre on many occasions in Phantom of the Opera. His stage name is David Covey.
Felicity Hayward (2002-2003)
2002: Winner; Oratorio (18 and under), Musical and Operetta (18 and under) British Song
2003: Winner; The Doug Crossland Memorial Shield
Felicity went on to Trinity College of Music, graduating with 1st Class Honours in 2006 winning the Vocal Faculty Silver Medal. She works with some small ensembles formed from Trinity and has undertaken some professional concerts in music theatre.
Anna Harvey (2003-2006)
2003: Winner; Junior Recital
2004: Runner-up; Oratorio (18 and under)
2005: Winner, Senior Recital
Runner-up; Duet
2006: Winner; Oratorio (18 and under), The Michael Peaker Award
Runner-up; Musical and Operetta (18 and under)
Anna went on to read Music at Cambridge University.
Lisa Williams (2004)
2004: Winner; Senior Recital
Runner-up; Musical and Operetta (19 and over)
Lisa has appeared in pantomime and, as one of the leading vocalists, with the touring company British Stage Productions in its Old Time Music Hall as well as other musical productions. She has also appeared with Chris Clarkson (also a competitor in the David Clover Competition for Singers) as the female lead in a children's musical fantasy at the Newcastle Metro Centre.