Music
Instrumental and vocal classes for developing and accomplished performers.
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Harrogate · Est. 1936
A stage for every voice.
Music, speech and drama with expert adjudication, encouragement and a welcoming festival community.
Festival blog
Latest from the festival.
Announcements, opportunities and important festival updates, gathered in one place.
Festival BLOG
HCFMSD news & notices
Friday, 8 May 2026
Greetings to Sir David
We would like to wish Sir David Attenborough many happy returns on his 100th birthday . What a life !!
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Yorkshire Young Musicians
Are you a singer or instrumentalist who loves making music, but is ready to take it to the next level ? Applications are open now to join Yorkshire Young Musicians' sp…
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Yorkshire Young Musicians
Due to an unfortunate oversight, this advertisement was omitted from the 2026 Programme, so we are very happy to feature it on the Festival blog.
Find your stage
Three disciplines.
One shared spotlight.
Speech
Verse, prose, public speaking and storytelling that build confidence.
Explore classesDrama
Character, creativity and stagecraft brought to life in performance.
Explore classesFestival 2027
Save the dates.
The next festival returns to Harrogate High School across three weekends.
Entry informationFestival dates
26–28 February
5–7 & 12–14 March
Latest festival news
2026 champions
announced.
Congratulations to Speech and Drama Champion Ava Reeves and Young Musician of the Festival Enjuan Han.
Keep the festival performing.
It costs around £20,000 each year to create these opportunities.