Inspired By Excellence

‘Dudley Festival of Music, Drama and Dance provides an opportunity for persons of all ages to showcase their talents before a live audience and gain confidence through their performances.

The Festival is organised in association with Dudley Arts Council and affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech. Participants receive oral and written feedback from Adjudicators who are professionals in their fields.

Registered Charity number 1048099.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Please see the dates of the festival below.

Music Festival: Sat 7th & Sun 8th March 2026
Music Reserve Weekend – Sat 14th & Sun 15th March 2026
Music Festival Venue: Wolverhampton Grammar School, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to forced change of venue for the Music Festival 2026, the number of entries may unfortunately need to be limited and will be processed in order of receipt.

Drama Festival – Suspended until 2027. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Dance Festival – To be announced.

  • Important Dates – check the schedules for submissions & performance dates here>

  • Entry Deadline – Entries to Section Secretaries by 21st December 2025. Dance entries closing date TBC.

  • Payment – All entry fees must be made by Bank Transfer or Cheque in full for submissions to be accepted.

FAQ’s

Classes begin at 9am and doors open at 8.15am.

Dinks and snacks will be available to purchase.

Admission tickets paid for on the door of Festival Days (we would prefer card payments please). Children are admitted free of charge with accompanying adult.

Adult admission charges (Music):
1 Session (Morning or Afternoon)- £4.50
1 Day – £7.50 (Children admitted free)

Adult admission charges (Dance):
1 Session (Morning, Afternoon or Evening) – £TBC per session
1 Day – £TBC (Children admitted free)

The venue has an onsite car park that is available to use for festival competitors and visitors.

We are always looking for extra help, please contact us here if you are able to.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Music Syllabus

DRAMA FESTIVAL

Drama Syllabus

DANCE FESTIVAL

Dance Syllabus