An exciting opportunity for solo and ensemble instrumentalists & singers of all ages and abilities to perform for expert adjudicators & an enthusiastic audience The festival offers a platform for amateur musicians and singers of all ages to perform in front of an expert adjudicator and to receive verbal and written feedback. An experienced accompanist is also available. It is competitive, but the emphasis is on education and encouragement. All sessions are open to the public and the festival culminates with a public concert of selected prizewinners.