Some of the best performers in Helensburgh put on a fantastic show for the judges and public last week.

Helensburgh's Got Talent returned to Hermitage Academy and saw a mix of song and dance performed across almost two hours.

Eleven competitors took part, ranging from duo Miller and Georgia kicking off with 'What I Have Been Looking For' and ending with a group of bucket drummers, BOOM!

Organisers said there a wide range of musical styles in between and three popular winners.

The show also featured guitarist Angus Watt with Mirage, singer Mirren Faith, clarsach player Gracie Wardle, singer Blythe Williamson, dancer Senara Kodithuwakku Arachchi, guitarists Christian and Emmett Grey Sun Brothers, singer Kavya Kaushal, pianist Aidan O'Connor, and singer Jenna Erlank.

Aidan O'ConnorAidan O'Connor (Image: Tim Berrall) Blythe WilliamsonBlythe Williamson (Image: Tim Berrall) BOOM!!BOOM! (Image: Tim Berrall) BOOM!!BOOM! (Image: Tim Berrall)

The first prize of £100 went to Aidan O'Connor for his performance on the piano of "Dance With Me Wallis". The 16-year-old from Hermitage Academy has been playing for about six years.

Second prize of £75 went to Senara Arachchi, who demonstrated a dance routine full of "twists, turns and contortions". The 10-year-old pupil at Cardross Primary has been teaching herself contortion and came up with her own choreography.

And third prize, worth £25, went to Blythe Williamson for her song "Valerie" accompanied by her guitar playing. The 17-year-old, also from Hermitage, was also self-taught and has been singing since before she could talk.

Comperes for the eventComperes for the event, Archie Blackburn and William Harrison (Image: Tim Berrall)

Gracie WardleGracie Wardle (Image: Tim Berrall) Grey Sun BrothersGrey Sun Brothers (Image: Tim Berrall) Jenna ErlankJenna Erlank (Image: Tim Berrell) Kayha KushalKavya Kaushal (Image: Tim Berrall) Miller and GeorgiaMiller and Georgia (Image: Tim Berrall) Miller and GeorgiaMiller and Georgia (Image: Tim Berrall)

Hermitage Academy's principal teacher for music and drama, Pamela Frew, put together the event with the support of Helensburgh Community Council (HCC) and prizes from Lomond Rotary Club.

The evening was compered by Archie Blackburn and William Harrison, who kept everyone amused with crazy headwear and fun banter.

A panel of independent judges helped decide the winners: Louise Press from Helensburgh Theatre Arts, Pauline Forrest from Helensburgh Savoy, local singer Kirsty McLaren, and musician Ian Thomson.

Organisers said the town was lucky to have such rich and young talent.

HCC councillors Tariq Durrani and Nigel Millar said: “What really enthralled everyone there was that every performer is still at school.

"They grasped the opportunity Helensburgh’s Got Talent gave them with both hands and did themselves proud with the excellence of their performances.

"The town is lucky to have this rich vein of talent in its midst. But, there are many more young musicians, dancers and other performers artists waiting in the wings eager to showcase what they can do before a wider audience.

Mirage GroupMirage (Image: Tim Berrall) Mirage GroupMirage (Image: Tim Berrall) Senara ArachchiSenara Arachchi (Image: Tim Berrall) The winnersThe winners (Image: Tim Berrall) All the 11 acts togetherAll the 11 acts together (Image: Tim Berrall)

"Helensburgh Community Council is committed to giving them the opportunity to do so. They are worth it and have our continuing support.”

Rotary Club president Gordon Greig presented the prizes and also told the crowd about Rotary programmes such as a Young Musicians competition and one to develop leadership skills for those aged 12 to 18.

Tim Berrall from Hermitage Academy and Richard Horrell from Lomond Rotary Club took the photos on the night.

The event was funded by Helensburgh Community Council's Music in the Square fund.