Young Performer Awards 2021 in SA: All the winners

The awards, which are in their 18th edition, are intended for young performers in music, dance and drama. The awards ceremony was presented over four elimination rounds from 4 to 7 May followed by the final round. The top performers were honoured with cash as well as gold, silver and bronze medals.

The adjudicator’s panel comprised Heidi Edeling, Harold van Buuren, Izak Davel, Desiree Markgraaf and Peta-Ann Richardson.

“We firmly believe that youth development in the arts should never be locked down, and we’re grateful to all who kept the arts alive irrespective of all the challenges that the pandemic caused during the past year,” National Eisteddfod of South Africa CEO Francois van den Berg said.

Below are the winners:

First prize

• Gold medal and R10 000 cash – Chi-Chi Juan

Second prize

• Silver medal and R3 000 cash – Grace Wang

Third prize

• Bronze medal and R2 000 cash – Melissa van Rooyen

Most Inspiring Performance

• Alicia Ferguson on drums
• Labyrinth Dance Group from Parktown High School for Girls