How to Apply

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CATEGORY A – CHORAL

This competitive category is now closed

Each choir is required to forward the following by Thursday 28th November:

  • Completed application
  • A recent recording (within 6 months). See application form for details.
  • A short biography of the choir and conductor (English text 300 words).
  • Entry fee of £100 per group (non-refundable).
  • A recent photograph in jpeg

CATEGORY B – VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

Each soloist is required to forward the following by Thursday 20th July:

  • Completed application
  • A recent (within 6 months) recording, which is suitable for the competition for which you are
  • Proof of age (passport / birth certificate / driving license). Scans can be uploaded to the online form.
  • Either: B1, B2 and B6 £50 Entry Fee per competitor (non-refundable).

B3, B4, B5 & B7 £30 Entry Fee per competitor (non-refundable).

CATEGORY C – DANCE

This competitive category is now closed

 

Each dance group is required to forward the following by Thursday 28th November:

  • Completed application
  • A recent recording (within 6 months). See application form for details.
  • A short biography of the group and leader (English text 300 words).
  • Entry fee of £100 per group (non-refundable).
  • A recent photograph in jpeg format

CATEGORY D – OPEN DANCE (solo, duet/trio)

Each solo or duet/trio is required to forward the following by Thursday 20th February:

  • Completed application
  • A recent recording (within 6 months). See application form for details.
  • Entry fee of £30 per solo, duet or trio (non-refundable).
  • A recent photograph in jpeg

CATEGORY E – GROUP INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

This competitive category is now closed

 

Each group is required to forward the following by Thursday 28th November

  • Completed application form.
  • A recent recording (within 6 months). See application form for details.
  • A short biography of the group and conductor / leader (English text 300 words)
  • Entry fee of £65 per group (non-refundable).
  • A recent photograph in jpeg

CATEGORY H – NON-COMPETITIVE PARTICIPATION (H1, H2, H3 & H4)

(late applications will be considered):

  • Completed application
  • A recent recording (within 6 months). See application form for details.
  • A short biography of the group and leader (English text 300 words).
  • Entry fee of £100 per H1, H2 and H3 group (non-refundable). Entry fee of £10 per H4 soloist (non-refundable)
  • A recent photograph in jpeg