YOUNG musical maestros were honoured for their outstanding talent at an awards ceremony.

The accomplished musicians from the Riverside Youth Band celebrated at a glitzy bash in St John’s Hall in Port Glasgow.

During the event, a host of honours were handed out to celebrate band members’ achievements across the year.

Musicians and their families took to the dancefloor at the sold-out event for an evening of entertainment, led by local band Flung Aboot.

Duncan Galbraith, who is the chairman of band, said: “Our first awards night was a chance for the young people to be recognised for their hard work and terrific music performed over the course of the year.”

Some of the winners on the night included cornet player and Clydeview Academy pupil Alan Hunter, who won the Jack Leitch Memorial Trophy for his outstanding brass performance at Riverside’s recent solo competition.

Bass trombone player Mark Gammon, of Port Glasgow High School, took home the Clive Good Memorial Shield for most improved player while fellow Port High pupil cornet player Lucy McAlees won the Cathy Sinclair Memorial Trophy after being named bandsperson of the year.

Meanwhile, the award for best section went to percussionists Scott Crumlish, Louise Mackay, Kerr McLean and Elizabeth McInnes.

Tenor horn player Megan Taylor, of St Stephen’s High School won bandsperson of the year in the training band while Houston Primary School pupil Logan Fraser, on cornet, won the award for most improved player in the training band.