St Patrick’s Choral Society junior member Skye Gracey honoured in Killarney with top All-Island stage award
Skye Gracey (13) from Downpatrick is on top of the world after winning a coveted All-Island award from AIMS (the Association of Irish Musical Societies).
An enthusiastic junior member of the St Patrick’s Choral Society, Skye is celebrating a moment of immense pride along with her colleagues who tred the boards on musical productions entertaining full houses in Downpatrick at their various productions.
Skye was honoured in the Best Youth category in an Adult Show award at the prestigious AIMS awards held in Gleneagles Hotel in Killarney on Saturday 14th June.
The award was presented by AIMS’ president Jerry Sweeney and Vice President Sheamus Power and the show compere was Radio DJ Fergal D’Arcy.
The AIMS award is a music award that recognises and celebrates the achievement of independent artists in musical theatre. It acknowledges innovation, creativity, and outstanding performance.
Skye received her award for her brilliant performance as Brigitta in the society’s recent production of The Sound Of Music in the Great Hall in the Downshire Estate in Downpatrick.
Her character portrayal was praised for its charm, confidence and emotional depth – qualities that stood out in a highly competitive field.
The St Patrick’s Choral Society held a special celebration on Sunday 29th June to acknowledge how proud all the members are of both Skye’s personal achievement and her confident representation of the society itself at the awards ceremony. (see video link below!)
St Patrick’s Choral Society Chairperson Marie-Therese Ross said: “Skye is an extraordinary young talent. From the moment she stepped into rehearsals she brought a spark that lit up the entire production.
“Her dedication, professionalism and natural stage presence are beyond her years. We are absolutely thrilled to see her talent recognised on a national stage.”
Marie-Therese added: THis award is not just a win for Skye, but for our entire society. It reflects the hard work, passion, and community spirit that goes into every one of our productions. “
Skye’s supportive parents Mark and Elena said: “We are incredibly proud of our daughter Skye for winning the AIMS award for her outstanding performance in the Sound of Music.
“Her dedication and talent have truly impressed everyone, and this recognition reflects the hard work she has put into her stage craft.
“Watching her shine on stage has been a joy, and we can’t wait to see her where her passion for acting takes her next.”
This award marks a significant milestone for both Skye and the St Patrick’s Choral Society, re-inforcing their reputations for nurturing young talent and delivering high-quality musical theatre.
(You can see Skye on the You Tube awards video link at the beginning and from around 29 minutes onwards.)
Check out the photos by Jim Masson/Down News© on Down News Facebook of Skye’s award winning performance in the Sound of Music in the Great Hall in Downpatrick.
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