Congratulations To Laurence Frangos-Rhodes of You, Me, Everybody!

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Last night at the Auckland Folk Festival, Laurence Frangos-Rhodes was awarded the Frank Winter Memorial Award!

So, congratulations to Laurence who was just up at The 13th Floor Studio last week with his band, You, Me, Everybody. Click here to watch the Video Session.

Here’s more info about the award:

Frank Winter was a long-time member of the Auckland folk music fraternity, popular and highly respected both in Auckland and throughout New Zealand. For many years he was the proprietor of the now defunct Poles Apart Folk Club and it was during this period in 1973 that he founded the Auckland Folk Festival (see history of the festival). He was a long serving committee member and a great supporter of the festival until his death in 2003.

During his life Frank was unstinting in his support and encouragement of young performers and he inspired many hesitant musicians and singers to pursue their musical dreams. It was therefore fitting that, following his death, a young performers’ award should be established in his memory. The Frank Winter Memorial Award is presented to a talented young performer or performers, chosen by the festival committee, to help them achieve their musical goals and/or further their musical education. The recipient of the award is announced during the Saturday evening Invitation Concert.

The Auckland Folk Festival continues today. Click here for tickets.

 

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