Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice pre-grade 1 piece from any Initial/Debut grade book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 1 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 2 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 3 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 4 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 5 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 6 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

Performers can enter only one of the graded classes (1 to 8) and should, in discussion with their teacher, choose the most appropriate: either the grade at which the performer is currently working or the next grade to which they aspire. This will allow performers of any age to enter the appropriate class.
One own choice piece from any Grade 7 book. The title of the piece, the composer, and the title of the book must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece in the book.
If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice Sonatina (not sonata) movement. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

This class is open to performers entered in classes 1001 to 1005. A recital of two or three own choice pieces of Grade 4 or under standard. The programme must not include any other pieces performed during this year's festival. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

A recital of three own choice pieces of at least grade 5 standard in contrasting styles, with credit being given for a balanced programme. The programme must not include any other pieces performed during this year's festival. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 15 minutes

One own choice piece of Grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One piece from any show or film. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One movement from a classical sonata e.g. by Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi or similar which must be of Grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One piece from any work by any Romantic composer written between 1830 and 1900 which must be of Grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One piece from any work written no earlier than 1900 which must be of grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

A recital of a minimum of two pieces of at least Grade 8 standard in contrasting styles with credit being given for a balanced programme. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composer(s) of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 15 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One or two own choice pieces. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your names, the composer(s) and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One or two own choice pieces. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your names, the composer(s) and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece of grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece of grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece of Grade 8 standard or above. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

A drum kit will be provided on the stage and other items may be requested. One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the solo instrumentalists' challenge later in the festival.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

One own choice piece performed on any instrument (not voice) which is designated 'adagio' in the music. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece from either ABRSM or Trinity College Jazz Syllabus. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece from either ABRSM or Trinity College Jazz Syllabus. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two own choice pieces. These may be two pieces for different solo instruments or one instrumental piece and one vocal piece (in all cases with or without accompaniment). You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composer(s) of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Qualifying winners of classes 1012, 2104, 2204, 2303 and 2401 will perform their winning pieces

Festival Rules

Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments. (2-10 performers) You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments. (2-10 performers) You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece(s) if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments (2-10 performers). You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Own choice piece(s) - any combination of instruments (11 and over performers). You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece(s) if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes

Own choice programme. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer(s) and the place of the piece(s) if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title(s) and composer(s) of the piece(s) to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece(s) are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes

One own choice piece. The piece should not be pop/Walt Disney or music theatre. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Junior Singers' Challenge. (Class 3201).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice piece. The piece should not be pop/Walt Disney or music theatre. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Junior Singers' Challenge. (Class 3201).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. The piece should not be pop/Walt Disney or music theatre. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in the Junior Singers' Challenge. (Class 3201)

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. The piece should not be pop, Walt Disney or music theatre. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for young singers. (Class 3202).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. The piece should not be pop, Walt Disney or music theatre. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for young singers. (Class 3202)

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece (not from an opera) written before 1800. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Huddersfield Choral Society Rose Bowl for young singers. (Class 3202).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Qualifying winners of classes 3101, 3102 and 3103 will sing their winning pieces.

Festival Rules

Qualifying winners of classes 3105, 3106 and 3107 will sing their winning pieces

Festival Rules

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice Music Theatre piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece which may be self accompanied, may be accompanied by the festival accompanist or may use a backing track. Backing tracks using phones will require an adaptor to connect to the town hall systems. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice piece which may be self accompanied, may be accompanied by the festival accompanist or may use a backing track. Backing tracks using phones will require an adaptor to connect to the town hall systems. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Recital of one 17th or 18th century song or aria, sung in the original language, one English art Song from the 20th century and one own choice song or aria. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes

One own choice song with music by Stephen Sondheim. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice song with music by Jerome Kern. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice song in any language. This should not be a solo from a choral or stage work. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 4301)

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece which must be in the original key. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 4301)

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice piece which must be in the original key. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 4301)

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice piece by any 20th or 21st century British or American composer. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge. (Class 4301)

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice piece from the French repertoire sung in the original language. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 4301).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice piece from the Lieder repertoire sung in the original language. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winner gaining a commended grade or above will be invited to compete in The Rose Bowl Challenge (Class 4301).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice Disney piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice piece (eg. folksong, sea shanty, ballad or dialect song) which may be unaccompanied, self-accompanied or accompanied. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if in a volume. If the piece is not identified or does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece which may be self accompanied, may be accompanied by the festival accompanist or may use a backing track. Backing tracks using phones will require an adaptor to connect to the Town Hall systems. This class excludes performers from classes 3601 and 3602. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice song from any musical written between 1950 and the present day which must be sung as a concert item. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

One own choice song from any light opera or musical written before 1950 which must be sung as a concert item. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

A recital of three contrasting own choice songs or arias. To enter this class you must have performed in at least one other class in the festival. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 12 minutes

One own choice piece. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name, the composer and the place of the piece if it is in a volume. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composer of the piece to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

Qualifying winners of classes 4103 to 4108 will sing their winning pieces.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 6 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers and composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

One of the songs performed at the Key Stage 2 workshop. Maximum 50 voices. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Two contrasting own choice sacred pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces for any junior choir which has not entered the festival more than three times and has not won a class at the festival in the past two years. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting Christmas/Festive pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers and composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The title and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Quartets may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. A barbershop quartet is a group of four singers who sing music in the barbershop style, characterized by four-part harmony without instrumental accompaniment (a cappella). The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. Community choirs bring people of all ages and backgrounds together. Each singer will have their own reasons for being in the choir. These can range from singers who want to connect with others socially, to those who want to create beautiful music as part of a group and everything else in between.
Community choirs have no barriers to entry.
Community choirs also place a focus on creating a sense of belonging and community. If your choir fits these criteria then please enter this class.
The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. Open to any choir which has not been placed first in a class at the festival over the last two years. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Two contrasting own choice pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. The winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 8 minutes

Open to choirs who performed in classes 5301 to 5308. A balanced programme of up to three pieces. You must bring copies for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with the name of the performers, the composers and the places of the pieces if they are in a volume. Choirs may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival unless a final. The titles and composers of the pieces to be performed must be provided on the entry form or communicated to the festival administrator before Friday 4 December 2026. If the pieces are not identified or they do not conform with the class rules then the performers may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class. TThe winners of four or five of the nine choir classes who have gained a high grade in the class may be invited to compete in the Choir Challenge during the Last Night of the Festival Concert (Class 5401).

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 10 minutes

The winners of classes 5301, 5306, 5307, 5308 and 5309 will be invited to perform in the Last Night of the Festival Concert on Saturday evening February 27 2027. If a choir is the winner of more than one of these classes they will perform only once in the evening. One own choice piece to be performed. This may be specially prepared for this class or has been sung in a previous class. No adjudicator copies are required.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

Performers will receive feedback but this is a non-competitive class, designed to build skills and confidence. Performers should prepare a short poem for performance. Performers should prepare to perform alone, but if parental (or similar) presence on stage is needed, this is permitted.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice verse from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a poem to be presented by two performers from memory. Movement should be avoided as the emphasis must be on the spoken word. Unison speaking not essential. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Poems must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel to be read by two people. Unison speaking not essential.
This must be presented as prose, not drama.
You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel to be read by two people. Unison speaking not essential.
This must be presented as prose, not drama.
You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel to be read by two people. Unison speaking not essential.
This must be presented as prose, not drama.
You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel to be read by two people. Unison speaking not essential.
This must be presented as prose, not drama.
You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

Performers to read an extract from a children’s picture story book to an imagined audience of children aged 4 and under.
Own choice of book.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

The reading may be from a Holy Book from any faith, to be read in English. This can include modern versions of the Bible or the King James version. Performers are reminded that this is a reading class, not an acting class and are asked to perform accordingly. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes

You will be given a few minutes to read through a piece of prose before reading to the adjudicator. Each performer will be given the same conditions.

Festival Rules

Each performer will be provided with an OBJECT around which a story must be built. 5 minutes preparation time. A spontaneous response is required. Story must have suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes

Performers should prepare and deliver a short business pitch based on a toy of their choice. Credit will be given for the use of facts and figures, basic business language, interaction with the chosen object and charismatic delivery. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. If the piece does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Performers should prepare and deliver a short business pitch based on a domestic appliance of their choice. Credit will be given for the use of facts and figures, basic business language, interaction with the chosen object and charismatic delivery. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. If the piece does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Performers should prepare and deliver a short business pitch based on a product or project of their choice. Credit will be given for the use of facts and figures, basic business language, interaction with the chosen object and charismatic delivery. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. If the piece does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

The entrant is to write a poem on a theme of their own choice which they will read aloud at the Festival.
A signature of a parent or guardian is required to verify that it is the student’s unaided work.
The title of the poem must be included on the entry form and a copy must be submitted to Ann Talboys, Festival Administrator by email to: [email protected] by 1st February. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

The entrant is to write a poem on a theme of their own choice which they will read aloud at the Festival.
A signature of a parent or guardian is required to verify that it is the student’s unaided work.
The title of the poem must be included on the entry form and a copy must be submitted to Ann Talboys, Festival Administrator by email to: [email protected] by 1st February. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

The entrant is to write a poem on a theme of their own choice which they will read aloud at the Festival.
A signature of a parent or guardian is required to verify that it is the student’s unaided work.
The title of the poem must be included on the entry form and a copy must be submitted to Ann Talboys, Festival Administrator by email to: [email protected] by 1st February. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice speech from any play excluding Shakespeare to be performed from memory.
Scenes should be from published plays, film scripts or TV scripts or, alternatively, adaptations from books may be used. Monologues and duologues may be used but scenes written for a particular performer or included in any current exam syllabus are not acceptable. Scenes (or sketches) from TV shows are not allowed, nor are speeches made by historical or living people.

The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

One own choice speech from any play excluding Shakespeare to be performed from memory.
Scenes should be from published plays, film scripts or TV scripts or, alternatively, adaptations from books may be used. Monologues and duologues may be used but scenes written for a particular performer or included in any current exam syllabus are not acceptable. Scenes (or sketches) from TV shows are not allowed, nor are speeches made by historical or living people.

The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice speech from any play excluding Shakespeare to be performed from memory.
Scenes should be from published plays, film scripts or TV scripts or, alternatively, adaptations from books may be used. Monologues and duologues may be used but scenes written for a particular performer or included in any current exam syllabus are not acceptable. Scenes (or sketches) from TV shows are not allowed, nor are speeches made by historical or living people.

The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

One own choice speech from a Shakespeare play to be performed from memory. The drama classes will be held in the main hall using the stage. The audience and adjudicator will sit on the risers. This will offer a raked, semi-circular seating area around the performance space. This setting will enhance performance opportunities within a large hall.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing; an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the monologue or speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

The performer should tell some of their favourite jokes to the audience.
Credit will be given for personal branding, connection between jokes, timing and ability to engage an audience

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 2 minutes

The performer should deliver a short comedy set to the audience. This routine should be largely original but may feature jokes and elements from other comedians. Credit will be given for personal branding, spontaneity, segues between jokes, timing and ability to engage an audience.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

Own choice of a piece of prose from a novel. You must bring a copy for the adjudicator on the day of performance clearly marked with your name and author. Extracts must be read from a book, not paper, card or digital device. The name of the book and its writer must be given on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. Selections must not be included in any current examination syllabus. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.
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Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 3 minutes

Any poem written by Robert Bridges, not from memory. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Extracts must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 4 minutes

You will be given a few minutes to read through a piece of prose before reading to the adjudicator. Each performer will be given the same conditions.

Festival Rules

One own choice speech from any play excluding Shakespeare to be performed from memory.
Scenes should be from published plays, film scripts or TV scripts or, alternatively, adaptations from books may be used. Monologues and duologues may be used but scenes written for a particular performer or included in any current exam syllabus are not acceptable. Scenes (or sketches) from TV shows are not allowed, nor are speeches made by historical or living people.
Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing: an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the monologue or speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice speech from any Shakespeare play, time includes any introduction. Own choice copies for the adjudicator must be brought to the festival. All scripts must be clearly legible, unmarked and of suitable content to cause no offence to a mixed audience which may include children. The performer must not change the words or gender of the character. All acting to be performed from memory. Costumes should NOT be worn but long practice skirts may be used, together with small items such as scarves, hats, shawls and gloves. Hand props may be used.
Timing: an introduction is expected and must be included in the performance time.
The suitability of the monologue or speech from a play will be also taken into consideration by the adjudicator. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece. Performers are reminded that the material should exercise dialect speaking rather than just regional accent. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

One own choice piece. Performers are reminded that the material should exercise dialect speaking rather than just regional accent. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes

The piece must be no longer than 5 minutes in speaking. A copy of the text will need to be provided for the adjudicator on the day. Pieces must be completed within the maximum time allowed including any introduction. You may not perform the same piece in more than one class in the festival. If the piece is not identified or it does not conform with the class rules then the performer may perform in the class and will receive verbal and written feedback but will not be placed first, second or third in the class.

Festival Rules

Maximum Performance Duration: 5 minutes