THE city’s annual celebration of song, music, dance, speech and drama came to a close this weekend.

Glasgow Music Festival takes place every year and sees around 7000 performers take part over two weeks.

Events are held for various kinds of groups including bands, ensembles, orchestras, drama groups and choirs of all ages and abilities.

Performers have the opportunity to develop their skills through receiving advice and encouragement from a team of experienced professional adjudicators.

The event, which was first held in 1911, is run by a group of dedicated volunteers.

On the final day, awards were given to a selection of talented individuals.

The Ailie Cullen Memorial Prize, awarded to the performer or group of performers who, in the opinion of the adjudicators, gives the most outstanding performance of the Festival.

Eligible performers are selected by the judges to take part in the Ailie Cullen Memorial Prize Concert which is part of the Last Night of the Festival.

This year, the award went to violinist Emma Baird who also won String Solos - Premier and the Grace Dick Memorial Prize.

The Agnes Duncan Trophy and Soroptimist award for most meritorious vocalist under 18 was won by Ross Fettes while the Hugh S Roberton Memorial Trophy and Glasgow Orpheus Trust Choir Award for performers under 14 was awarded to violinist Chun-Yi Kang,.

The Christopher and Maureen Hopkinson Award for the most promising performance of Primary School performers was won by Alina Tang and Ryan Chan, also violinists.

Oher winners include: Woodwind and Brass Solos - Premier: Campbell Lang .

Photocall Centenary Trophy, GMFA Award: Campbell Lang.

Piano Solos E: 1 Yujin Kim; 2 Ahmad Almansoori ; 2 Ella Liu.

Piano Solos F: 1 Ben Waldron; 2 Landi Weng; 3 Laila Almansoori.

Woodwind Solos B: 1 Hannah Burnett-Godfree ; 2 Cameron Deverill;

2 Eve Donnelly.

Woodwind Solos C: 1 Katey Dixon; 2 Grace Sloan; 2 Olivia Smith .

Intermediate Vocal Ensembles: 1 Douglas Academy Girls Vocal Ensemble ; 2 Glasgow Youth Choir Ensemble; 3 Jordanhill School Senior Vocal Group.

Vocal Duets - Open: 1 Jennifer Cherry & Liath Baird.

Junior Vocal Duets: 1 Hannah Russell & Rebecca Swallow.

Guitar Solos - Open: 1 Samrat Majumder ; 2 Sarah Jane Woods.

Guitar Solos A: 1 Callum Singleton.

Fretted Instrument Ensembles: 1 Larkhall Guitar Ensemble; 2 Abby Baker & Michael Currie; 2 Hamilton Grammar School Guitar Quartet .

Beryl Fisher, chairperson of Glasgow Music Festival, believes that while much the programme centred around young people, amateur performers of all ages take part.

She said: “They can benefit from observing other performances and through meeting fellow participants from across Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom,” she said.

“Performers at the Festival have wide-ranging experience and abilities.

“Some are ‘high flyers’ who will become professional performers with flourishing international careers.

“For many, however, music, dance, speech and drama will remain worthwhile interests which provide enjoyment and valuable recreation.

“We do have winners, but our aim is to provide a platform for performance for all - young and old - irrespective of class, ability or culture.”