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Kilkenny clarinettist Léonie Bluett (22) was, for the second year running, one of the leading young instrumental students selected to take part in the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra’s 2011 Mentoring Scheme for Advanced Young Musicians.

Now in its 14th year the Kilkenny Music Festival, the largest of its kind in the south of Ireland, will be running from March 7 to 11, 2012.

There is no shortage of young musical talent in Kilkenny and last week, during the Kilkenny Music Festival this was more evident than ever as young people took to the stage to compete for some very prestigious trophies.

Kilkenny clarinettist Léonie Bluett has won an exclusive place performing alongside the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall.

Kilkenny Music Festival kicks off this week hosting a range of musical, singing and choral competitions for young performers.

The Mayor of Kilkenny Pat Crotty has called on the council to offer more support to the Kilkenny Music Festival following the success of the local event this year.

Mayor Malcolm Noonan has invited everyone to join in one of the last events to mark Kilkenny being granted its charter, by attending the Mayor’s Kilkenny 400 celebration concert.

Kilkenny Music Festival, which hosts a range of musical, singing and choral competitions for young performers and choirs, is announcing 73 competitions for its 12th festival.