An 18-year-old vocalist took top spot in the final of this year’s Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime.

Now in its 50th year, Junior Showtime showcases the abundance of young talent that the Mansfield area has.

This year, there were three nights of heats at The Create Theatre, at West Notts College, with 105 auditions.

The final took place in front of a capacity audience at the Palace Theatre in the town.

The winner was 18-year-old vocalist Macey Shaw, of Star & Stage Musical Theatre School, Huthwaite, who featured in the competition for a sixth year.

Judges were Maureen Kennedy, Sarah Swain, Roger Brown and Susan Shaw.

The show, organised by Paul and Christine Bacon, was presented by their radio and television presenter son, Richard Bacon, and Jo Davies, of BBC Radio Nottingham.

Paul said: “It was a wonderful concert, which was truly representative of 50 years of Junior Showtime.

“There were some spectacular performances and Macey’s win was well deserved.

“I was particularly pleased my son, Richard, came from London especially to host the event, jointly with Jo, from BBC Radio Nottingham.”

Richard added: “After half a century of the competition, we proved, better than ever, that Mansfield really has got talent — lots of it!

“The winner, Macey, was wonderful and, like so many previous winners, clearly has a big future.

“It was a delightful show full of delightful people trying hard, being their best, and enjoying themselves.”

He added: “I also wanted to be there to celebrate my dad, who has organised the event for 31 years. It was a joyful experience.”

Pictured at the concert, from left, are Richard Bacon, Macey Shaw, Mansfield Rotary president Phil Lyons, organiser Paul Bacon; Miss Mansfield and District, Eleanor Elizabeth; and Jo Davies, of BBC Radio Nottingham.