About Us
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR PERFORMERS OF ALL AGES
The Chelmsford Competitive Festival has been established in the city of Chelmsford, Essex for over 60 years. We aim to reward the hard work and skill of musicians and dramatists in a non-threatening and supportive environment.
WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
The festival runs over the first two weekends in November at St Cedd's School and Trinity Methodist Church. We have classes for all ages and abilities in the following disciplines:
PIANO
BRASS, WOODWIND & RECORDERS
ORCHESTRAL STRINGS & CLASSICAL GUITAR
CLASSICAL & MUSICAL THEATRE SINGING
SPEECH & DRAMA
PLUS PLENTY OF CLASSES FOR GROUPS AND ENSEMBLES
THIS YEAR THE DATES ARE
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th November and Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November 2025
HOW DOES THE FESTIVAL WORK?
IF YOU'D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE JUST DOWNLOAD THE SYLLABUS, CHECK OUT WHAT CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR POETRY RECITAL, ACTING, INSTRUMENT, GRADE AND AGE. CHOOSE A PIECE YOU'D LIKE TO WORK ON FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE AND COME ALONG TO SHOW OUR FANTASTIC ADJUDICATORS WHAT YOU CAN DO. YOU'LL HEAR OTHER PEOPLE PERFORM IN YOUR CLASS AND WILL RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR PERFORMANCE. ITS ALL ABOUT TAKING PART, HAVING FUN AND SHARING YOUR SKILLS WITH OTHERS.