Vocal Section 2026
Dates for 2026
Adult Classes – Friday 27 February 2026 (evening from 6pm)
Tagg’s Yard, 23 Woodlands Road, Barnes, London SW13 0JZJunior Classes 13 years and under - Saturday 28 February 2026 (morning and afternoon)
IntermediateClasses 14-15 years - Saturday 28 February (evening); Sunday 1 March (morning)
IntermediateClasses 16-18 years - Sunday 1 March (afternoon and evening)
St Luke’s in the Avenue, Kew Community Centre, Richmond TW9 2AJCongratulations to everyone who took part in the Vocal Festival 2025.
Young Singer of the Year - Jenna Clark
Junior Young Singer of the Year - Beatrix Walker
Kirkland Cup for Musical Theatre - Meg Chaytow
Boys Challenge Cup - William McCauley-Tinniswood
Girls Challenge Cup - Siena Asad
Janet Sodring Cup for Boys - Daniel Sampson
Information
- As of 2025 the Richmond Festival will be using the new BIFF marking criteria. The details of this for vocal performers may be found here
- The adjudicator for 2026 is Julia Dewhurst
- Vocal Syllabus and Fees can be found here
- All entries must be by Play and Perform
- The closing date for entries is Sunday 25th January 2026
- Festival Policies can be found here
- All enquiries should be directed to the Section Secretary
- The official accompanist for the festival is Olivia Travers - oliviatravers@mac.com. Please contact her directly if you require her services. An additional payment of £5 per song is required if using the official accompanist and payment is made directly to her. Please email a copy of the music to her at least three weeks before the competition date. Any repeats or cuts must be clearly marked on the copy. A chord chart with lyrics is not acceptable.
Instructions
- Please attend at least 15 minutes before your class is timed to start and check in with the door stewards.
- Please bring a named copy ofthe music for the adjudicator.
- The general public are admitted at a cost of £3 per session or £5.00 (all day.) Senior concessions £2/£4).
- Teachers of those performing, accompanists, festival patrons and children under 16 are admitted free.
- If unable to attend please give as much notice as possible. Fees cannot be refunded.
Previous Results
Allegra Thompson
Winner Classical Vocal Solo 16-18 and Vocal Duet 14-18
Keira Asad
2nd Classical Vocal Solo 12-13 years
3rd Unaccompanied folksong 12-13 years
Beatrix Walker
Junior Young Singer of the Year
Gina Bonicini
1st Songs from the Shows 10-11 years
2nd Classical Vocal Solo 10-11 years
3rd Unaccompanied folksong 11 years and under
Siena Asad
Winner Set Song U11
2nd Unaccompanied Folksong U11
2nd Songs from the Shows 10-11
Jenna Clarke
Young Singer of the Year
