Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2026 festival.
2027 Information will be available soon
Paper Entry Form (to only be used if agreed with section secretary)
2026 Festival day information and site map now available!
FESTIVAL DATES 2026
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Friday 27th (Eve), Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March |
Pianoforte, Speech & Drama, Strings |
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Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March |
Bands, Choirs & Ensembles, Percussion |
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Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March |
Woodwind & Brass, Singing |
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Sunday 15th March 2:30 pm |
Creative Writing Awards Ceremony |
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Sunday 22nd March 2:30 pm |
Gala Performance and Overall Awards Ceremony |
CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES
All sections – Friday 23rd January 2026
PLAY & PERFORM
Entries for all sections should be placed through our new online entry system, Play and Perform which can be found by following the link below:
If you are unable to enter through this website, completed physical entry forms should be sent to the relevant Section Secretary with a cheque made payable to: BASINGSTOKE MUSIC FESTIVAL or arrange online payment with our Treasurer: BMAFTreasurer@gmail.com
Please note entries through Play & Perform are preferred.
Late entries can only be accepted at the discretion of the Section Secretary
ENTRY FEES – Payable by Paypal or Bank transfer
Solo Classes
Primary and under £7.50
Secondary to 18 years £8.50
Adult £10
Concessions £8.50
Group Classes
Duets £ 10
Trios £15
Quartets £20
5 – 10 performers £25
11- 24 performers £30
25+ performers £35
Recital and Championship Classes
18 years and under £10
Adult £12.00
Concessions £10
Creative Writing
Years 1- 6: £5.00 per entry
Years 7-13: £6.00 per entry
Adults: £7.00 per entry
Concessions: £6.00 per entry
2026 VENUES
All Music and Creative writing classes will take place in our usual venue of Queen Mary’s College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF
PLEASE NOTE: This year, as well as QMC, our Speech & Drama section will be hosted at 2 new venues.
Friday 27th Feb & Sunday 1st March :
Old Basing Village Hall, The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DA
Saturday 28th March:
Sherfield School, South Drive, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU