Amateur competitive festival for Dance, Music, Speech and Drama

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Online applications closed

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Online applications are now closed. Looking forward seeing you at the festival.

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PDF Syllabus and Entry Form 2019 available to download.

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The organisers and participants of the Derby Arts Festival are most grateful to East Midlands Airport Sponsorship for supporting our website once again.

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Founded in 1908

Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech

Registered Charity No. 1039864

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Join our team

Every year during the Festival volunteers are needed to keep it running smoothly. We invite you to join our team.

Please contact Barbara Doar

Amateur competitive festival for Dance, Music, Speech and Drama