We look forward to welcoming you all at the Festival this year. Do come and join us, whether performers or spectators.
Dance and Guitar on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th November
Dance, Speech & Drama and Musical Theatre on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November
Music (Piano, Singing and Instrumental) on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November.
For budding writers: do look at our Poetry and Radio Competitions – deadline for entry 30th October. Please enter online and further details and information on where to send submissions will be sent after entry.
General: Closing date for festival performance entries 30th September
Dance is now full. Entries are closed.
Stripe is now being used to collect entry fees when entries are submitted (BACS payments are no longer an option)
Music Section: New classes in the Music section this year:
Singing: Song in a Foreign Language
Piano: Baroque Solo
Instrumental Composer Class – now open to Adults
Do look at the Traditional Music section for entrants who play traditional instruments from any country – solo, duet and ensemble classes are available
New Rule: Performers are not allowed to reproduce work presented the previous year
Vital Information – Music Upload: Backing tracks for Dance, Musical Theatre and Singing will all be uploaded digitally this year – more information to follow after the entry closing date.