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MA Music Production student, Alex Rancovas, has been named the winner of the first annual Harry Webb Memorial Prize for his song Sweet Spirit – an honest, uplifting track that stood out for its message of connection and hope.
Created in memory of Harry Webb, a gifted and deeply missed LCCM postgraduate student, the prize celebrates original songwriting that reflects the same generosity and creativity Harry brought to the LCCM community.
“It’s an honour to have my song Sweet Spirit chosen for the first Harry Webb Memorial Prize,” Alex said. “I wrote it after going through a lot of trials and tribulations with life and mental health. The song is about getting through those journeys with a ‘sweet spirit’ guiding you through it all.”
As part of the prize, Alex will spend two days in the LCCM studio with a staff engineer to record and develop a demo, plus a £500 gift to help fund a creative project.
For Alex, writing Sweet Spirit was both a personal outlet and a message for others. “The aim was to reassure people that you’re not alone,” he said. “We’re a united people, collectively going through life together as one.” It was this emotional honesty and openness that struck the judging panel, who felt these qualities were deeply in tune with the spirit of the prize.
Sweet Spirit carries the warmth and sense of togetherness that Harry himself was known for. “This song feels like a fitting tribute to Harry,” Alex shared. “I remember hearing one of his songs at a homecoming party and being inspired by how original and entertaining it was. He struck me as such a creative and comedic genius – someone who made music that was truly his own.”
Huge congratulations to Alex on this well-deserved recognition, and our heartfelt thanks to Harry’s parents, Pat and Mike, for their continued support in keeping his creative spirit alive across the LCCM community.
The Harry Webb Memorial Prize will return in 2026, continuing to honour Harry’s legacy by celebrating LCCM students creating with meaning and heart.
