The Arun Young Musicians’ Festival was launched in 1981 with the support of the Rotary Club of Littlehampton. Its aim is to provide performance opportunities for young musicians. For more information on the organisation use the ‘About Us’ menu button above.

The 2019 Festival Classes were held on 18th, 19th and 30th October 2019. Kay Tucker, Neil Jenkins and Rosanna Whitfield adjudicated. After 3 days of wonderful music from very talented young people the adjudicators selected 12 individuals, 2 duets and a choir to perform in the Gala Concert.

The Gala Concert was held in The Chatsmore Catholic High School on Sunday 10 November 2019. Compèred by George Jones, the large and appreciative audience followed each item with enthusiastic applause. The Adjudicators Kay Tucker and Neil Jenkins chse Nathan Lynch as Arun Young Musician 2019 – we congratulate him and all those who performed. The list of Prizewinners is available through the link on the right and a selection of images is below.