Lewis McLaughlin wins Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition 2022

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Glastonbury has announced Lewis McLaughlin as the winner of the festival’s 2022 Emerging Talent Competition.The annual contest offers rising acts the chance to win a slot on one of the festival’s main stages, as well as a £5,000 Talent Development prize from the PRS Foundation.Over the course of last night (April 30), the top three acts from the previously-announced longlist of acts were unveiled on the official Glastonbury Twitter account.Rapper Crae Wolf and Leeds band English Teacher took third and second place respectively, each securing a slot at Glastonbury 2022 and £2,500 from PRS.Taking the top prize was Scottish singer-songwriter.

In response, he wrote on Twitter: “Madness,” before adding in a separate tweet: “Honestly so stunned, all the other acts were incredible.

Big thanks to all the judges and everyone involved in the competition.”Sharing the news on social media, Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said: “What a night, so many great bands, all playing in the final of our ETC.

Congratulations to @LewisSings and @CraeWolf as well as @englishteac_her As the standard was so high all night long, we are giving every finalist a gig at this years festival!”You can see the posts below:Our two runners up on a fantastic night of live music are @CraeWolf and @Englishteac_her.