NO STRANGER to the limelight, local musician Ashley Elliott is set to represent Northern Ireland later this year.
Well-known for his stint on Britain’s Got Talent, the Portora student will travel to Oslo for the European Brass Band Championships (EBBC) at the end of April, taking on the role of percussionist for the 2013 European Youth Brass Band (EYBB).
Young brass and percussion players aged between 17 and 21 were chosen by their respective countries to play together on a European level for one week and perform as a full Brass Band on various occasions during the 35th European Brass Band Championships.
Ashley said this week that he was delighted to be have secured a spot in the band.
“I was absolutely overwhelmed at being chosen to play at such a prestigious event.”
He added: “It’s a once in a life time opportunity for me to play with this band and such talent from around the world.”
Irene Anda will be conducting the EYBB.