Important Dates – 2026
Annual General Meeting
A vital gathering of teachers representing all schools in the 2026 Music Festival. Held at Avonhead School.
School choir applications open online
Representative Group applications open online
These can be made by the pupil, parents or the school. See here for details.
Representative Group applications CLOSE
School Choir applications CLOSE
This is an important deadline to meet.
Teachers' Demonstration Meeting
Song books, music, Teachers’ Notes distributed. Music Team will run through all songs for the Music Festival. Avonhead School Hall. See here for details.
Closing Date for Poster Competition Entries
Representative Group Auditions
Dates, times and venues for all auditions will be distributed by email to children and schools well prior to auditions commencing.
Representative Group Audition results released
All children who auditioned will receive their results by email as will their schools.
Deadline for acceptance of Representative Group positions
Successful applicants for Representative Groups must confirm their place by this date.
Vocal Workshop for Choir Teachers
Professional Development for Choir Teachers with a focus on the songs for the Music Festival; undertaken by the Festival Music Team.
Representative Group rehearsals commence
Area Rehearsals for school choirs
Holiday Course for Representative Groups
Representative Group Dress Rehearsals
At the Town Hall. Details closer to the date.
Performance 1
7.00pm at the Town Hall
Performance 2
7.00pm at the Town Hall
Performance 3
7.00pm at the Town Hall
Performance 4
7.00pm at the Town Hall