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 – 1st, 2nd, 22nd & 23rd March 2025

Music Reserve Weekend – 15th & 16th March 2025

Drama Festival – Suspended until 2026. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Dance Festival – 15th, 16th,  22nd & 23rd March 2025

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

  • Entry Deadline – Entries to Section Secretaries by Sunday 8th December 2024. Dance entries close on 6 February 2025.

  • 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 8am.

Drinks 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) – £5 per session
1 Day – £12 (Children admitted free)

The venue has a large on site car park that is available to use for festival competitors and visitors.

More details on the Venue >

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