NEW RULES TO WIDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTRY Founded in 1995 this award is in memory of Keith Nutland, a former President of the Festival. The aim is to recognise the skills and talents of the student and the hope is that the prize will be used to help with any future musical training. Young Musicians (the ‘Students’) …read More

M1 Performer’s Age is reckoned as on 31st August in the year prior to the Festival and will be strictly observed. M2 The adjudicator’s decision is final. M3 Time limits must be strictly adhered to. Performers who over-run will be penalised by the loss of one mark per minute or part of a minute. M4 …read More