President: The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Bath
Perhaps the most important word in our title is "Festival"! Our objective is very simple - to
encourage performance at its most enjoyable level. A whole range of performing arts are on
offer at this festival, held annually in Bath - Speech, Drama, Creative Writing and a host of
Music classes, both instrumental, vocal and choral.
The participants are aged from 6 years old to adults. The Festival is strictly for amateurs of all
ages, but is adjudicated by professionals. It is their advice and encouragement that have
inspired many young performers to strive for excellence, sometimes resulting in a professional
career in Drama and Music.
Apart from the competitors, this voluntary organisation involves hundreds of local people
as administrators, parents or audience, and has become one of the highlights of Bath's
artistic calendar.
When:
for a fortnight annually in March.
Where:
in the World Heritage City of Bath, Somerset, at various locations in the city centre.
Information from:
The General Secretary: gen.sec@midsomersetfestival.org.uk
The Festival is affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech of which Her Majesty The Queen is Patron
