November 2023

All awards are made at the discretion of the adjudicator whose decisions are final, unless a singer exceeds the time limit. It is expected that award money will be used to further the musical development of the winner.

Recital Classes: The winner and runner–up will both receive a cash award and certificate, and each will receive his/her award at the Finals Evening on Sunday 2 February 2025

Entry Forms:

Payable at the door

An audience is welcome at all Festival sessions, so please support and encourage the Festival and its performers in their endeavours and appreciate and enjoy the talents of all the participants by being in the audience. Charges are per person and  are payable in cash or card at the door (please also see details about becoming a Festival Friend)

A compilation of 'recordings of performances' from the 2023 Singers' Platform.

Singers' Platform

Two compilations of 'recordings of performances' from the 2022 Singers' Platform and Festival Weekend.

Singers' Platform

Singers’ Platform 2022 - Singer comments

• The atmosphere was very friendly and made it easier for me to perform. The festival pianists were a huge part of this and we communicated very well about the music
• The people are lovely. The accompanists are wonderful
• It works well having the whole competition in a church with a fantastic acoustic
• Lovely helpers.