A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl proved a big hit at the Wrexham Youth Music Festival.

Mary McBain was named Junior Vocal Winner 2009 at the event, held in the Stiwt Theatre, Rhos.

The contest includes both vocal and instrumental talents of Wrexham’s schoolchildren.

Mary was representing Victoria School.

She was up against 19 other junior soloists, who were whittled down to four finalists.

Her mum Alison said: “The whole family is so proud and so are the staff and headteacher of Mary’s school.”

In March she will sing in the nationwide Music for Youth Festival and the Urdd Competition along with her sister Abbie.