Independent and professional
Adjudicators
Every performer at the festival receives verbal and written feedback from an independent, Federation-approved adjudicator.
Adjudicators for the 2026 festival
Expert feedback
in every room.
David Beer
Piano
Lorraine Deacon
Strings / guitar
Daniel Chandler
Woodwind
Louise Thomson
Harp
Martin Wallington
Choirs, bands & orchestras
David Beer
Singing — weekend 2
Sarah Jefferies
Singing — weekend 3
Julie McLoughlin
Speech & drama
Marcia Carr
Speech & drama
Carol Schroder
Speech & drama
Mark Sidwell
Brass
Chris Bradley
Percussion
Becca Stonewood
Barbershop
Jacqueline Edwards & Martin Wallington
Young Musician Championship
Carol Schroder
Speech & Drama Championship
Adjudicator biographies are published in the 2026 Syllabus. Adjudicators for the 2027 festival will be announced with the 2027 syllabus.
Vice Presidents
Mrs J Hopper · Mrs M Webster MBE