FOREWORD
On behalf of the Committee of Dudley Festival of Music, Drama and Dance, I present our 2027 Syllabus in preparation for our 67th Festival.
2027 Festival will be organised with the continued absence of our Drama Section as we continue our search for a volunteer Drama Secretary to manage this event. Should this position be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
In 2027 we will continue to apply the revised marking scheme, devised by the British and International Federation of Festivals, which was first in operation during our 2026 event:
- 65-69 Developing: A performance demonstrating an awareness of technical skills, requiring more consistency & artistry
- 70-74 Progressing: A performance showing development of technique and/or communication and commitment
- 75-79 Merit: A competent performance, showing some artistic awareness and/or technical ability
- 80-84 Commended: A convincing performance technically & artistically, with increasing stylistic & communication skills
- 85-89 Honours: An excellent performance, demonstrating fluent technical and artistic skills with emerging individuality
- 90-94 Outstanding: An impressive performance technically and artistically, displaying spontaneity & clear individuality
- 95+ Exceptional: A superlative performance, displaying exceptional artistic individuality
Dudley Festival is affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals. The Committee aims to promote the many benefits of music by providing an opportunity for competitors of all ages and abilities to perform before a small audience. Each competitor or group’s performance is appraised and written constructive comments provided by experienced Federation Adjudicators – invaluable advice when preparing for examinations and future festivals. Primarily. the Festival experience aims to encourage individual confidences and resilience through music and performing arts.
Certificates are awarded to competitors who are placed first, second and third in each class and an accompanying medal presented for the highest mark in class. A limited number of cash prizes are also on offer.
Dudley Festival is a registered charity funded solely by income from entry fees, admission fees and sale of programmes and is managed and operated by a small team of committed volunteers.
Event days are always extremely busy with a number of key roles to fill including those of Adjudicator Steward, File Collector, Office Staff and Refreshments so we are always grateful to receive additional help. Please contact us if you are interested to be involved.
The Festival is for everyone, so if you enjoy the Arts, please come and join us either as a competitor or as a supporter. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces and to meeting new ones. You will all be very welcome.