Over the years we have run masterclasses for piano, wind instruments, senior vocal, strings, and guitar. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of six participants each having 15 minutes exclusive time with the adjudicator in front of an audience. They are open to players/singers of any standard or experience. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis and applying is no guarantee of taking part. Find more details in the entries system under the relevant section. Those not selected will receive a refund of the fee.
- Masterclasses running in the 2026 Festival will be notified at a later date in February 2026.
Key Dates
- Tuesday 1st December 2026
Opening date for entries for 2027 Festival - Monday 1st February 2027
Closing date for entries - Friday 5th March 2027
Festival Opens - Band Night at The Theatre (provisional) - Saturday 6th March 2027
Junior and Senior Choir Classes - Town Hall - Sunday 7th March 2027
Guitar Classes - Town Hall - Monday 8th March 2027
Woodwind and Brass Classes - Town Hall - Wednesday 10th March 2027
Children's Workshop (1) - Town Hall (provisional) - Thursday 11th March 2027
Children's Workshop (2) - Town Hall (provisional) - Thursday 11th March 2027
Young Performers' Recital - Town Hall - Friday 12th March 2027
Piano Classes - Town Hall - Saturday 13th March 2027
Piano Classes - Town Hall - Monday 15th March 2027
Strings and Ensembles Classes - Town Hall - Tuesday 16th March 2027
Speech and Drama Classes - Town Hall - Wednesday 17th March 2027
Speech and Drama Classes - Town Hall - if entries require a 2nd day - Friday 19th March 2027
Senior Singing Classes - Town Hall - Saturday 20th March 2027
Junior Singing - Town Hall - Saturday 20th March 2027
Festival Concert - Town Hall - Sunday 21st March 2027
Family Concert - Town Hall - Wednesday 15th July 2026