THE search is on for the 2015 Tendring young musician of the year.

Cash prizes are up for grabs, with £100 going to the overall winner.

Manningtree Stour Valley Rotary Club will hold a three-night young musicians’ festival at Mistley Church from July 13 to 15.

The contest for young musicians and singers aged 18 and under is free.

The top solo performer will perform with the Clacton Concert Orchestra and represent Tendring in the Rotary Young Musician district final.

The closing date for entries is June 28. For more details, go to manningtreerotary.org.uk