A FORMER Lymm High School pupil has won a national songwriting award, sponsored by the Musicians Benevolent Fund.
Ben Whelan, (pictured) now in his final year at Leeds Metropolitan University, studying music production, was one of six finalists invited to perform the two songs he submitted at a special event in London.
He was awarded second prize by the panel of judges made up from key members of the UK music industry, including guitarist Ally McErlaine, a founding member of the band Texas, and film music composer David Arnold.
While at university, Ben has become a popular member of the Leeds music scene as a song writer, producer and performer.
His two award winning songs, “Boxes” and “Time to Go”, can be found on www.soundcloud.com/ben-whelan
Student wins top music award
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