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High Scorers Concert - 9th May 7pm

Further information can be found further down the page

High Scorers Concert
Saturday 9th May 2026, 7pm

at

St Luke’s Methodist Church, Clayton, ST5 4BH

Every year the highest scorers from the festival are asked to perform in a high scorers concert.

This concert is open to all and helps to raise vital funds for the festival.  

Ticket information coming soon.

 

2026 Results and Photos

To view a full breakdown of the results and a selection of photos from the 2026 festival please click on the buttons below.

About

Newcastle-under-Lyme Festival is an annual event, organised by volunteers, which provides a valuable performance opportunity in speech, drama, and music. We aim to provide a well organised and enjoyable festival; a platform for amateur performers of any age, from near or far, to demonstrate their talents.

Syllabus & Entries

The Syllabus for the 2027 festival will be available in late November 2026.

To enter the festival you must have an account with RunMyFestival, you can use the link below to access their website, set up an account and enter the festival.

For help with RunMyFestival click HERE for a helpful how to guide.

Struggling to enter your ensemble?

Watch our quick YouTube video for help.

'Fantastic, well organised day.  Encouraging audience and fair judging.  All the children left having had a positive experience.'

- Helen Bailey CYWO Conductor

'I love performing at the festival.  Everyone is so friendly and the feedback is always really positive and helpful.'

- Festival Participant

Adjudicators

Each year the festival uses a team of specialist adjudicators to provide feedback to participants.  Information on the 2026 adjudicators can be found by clicking below.

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Who's Who

Find out about the hard working volunteers that work away behind the scenes each year to ensure the smooth running of the festival.

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