he Somerset Song Prize (SSP) is a biennial national song competition for young people aged 18 to 26. The competition begins with a series of regional rounds across the country. The semi-final and final are both held in Taunton, usually across a packed weekend in May. The winning singer will receive a cash prize of… Read More »Somerset Song Prize Semi Final
he Somerset Song Prize (SSP) is a biennial national song competition for young people aged 18 to 26. The competition begins with a series of regional rounds across the country. The semi-final and final are both held in Taunton, usually across a packed weekend in May. The winning singer will receive a cash prize of… Read More »Somerset Song Prize Final
The Dance Festival is to encourage and promote the performance and enjoyment of dance. Aiming particularly, but not exclusively at young people, it provides a challenge and unique opportunity to perform in a competitive and non-competitive situation in front of an adjudicator.
The joy of Speech and Drama is that it is accessible to everyone. No equipment necessary – all you need is enthusiasm, and the benefits are enormous. The pursuit of excellence in performance will inevitably lead to the development of communication skills in general thus helping our young people to prepare for the challenges and… Read More »Taunton Festival of the Arts Drama Festival
This Music festival has been named in honour of Brian Cresswell “Taunton’s Man of Music” who made such an inspiring and important contribution to the Taunton Festival of the Arts over many years. This year, Taunton Festival of the Arts requires entrants to arrange their own accompaniment, as no official accompanist will be provided. Alternatively,… Read More »The Brian Creswell Music Festival
Can you sing like Adele? Does your band rival Guns and Roses? Sing with the soul of Ella Fitzgerald? Or maybe you can rap like Stormzy? For the fourth year, an exciting competition opportunity for contemporary music soloists, duos and bands. Come and watch local emerging artists perform, with an industry professional adjudicator in the… Read More »Contemporary/ Pop Vocals Competition
Taunton Junior Young Singer is open to any singer (previous winners may enter as long as they have only won once before) resident, or attending school, within a 50-mile radius of Taunton and aged between 9 and 13 on 1st September 2024. Entrants should be Grade 4 standard or above – the teacher’s recommendation is… Read More »Taunton Junior Young Singer Competition
This competition for young singers has been set up by the festival in response to the ever-growing number of entries in the Music Festival. It was also felt that singers should have their own competition and not be judged alongside their instrumental contemporaries as in past Taunton Young Musicians competitions. Competitors are invited to perform… Read More »Taunton Young Singer/ Young Music Theatre Singer Competition
The Trustees of the Festival have established a fund, designated to provide prizes for young musicians who have demonstrated outstanding musical ability. Run on competitive lines, the competition aims to assist and encourage musical excellence amongst students living in the Taunton area.
The Dance Festival is to encourage and promote the performance and enjoyment of dance. Aiming particularly, but not exclusively at young people, it provides a challenge and unique opportunity to perform in a competitive and non-competitive situation in front of an adjudicator.
