Choir Section 2025

Thank you to all the Choirs that took part in the Richmond Festival this year.  

Full results

Congratulations to our winners - Berryland Belles and Hurlingham School Chamber Choir

Information

• As of 2025 the Richmond Festival will be using the new BIFF marking criteria. The details of this for vocal performers may be found here
• The adjudicator for 2025 is Jane Wilkinson
• Choral Syllabus and Fees can be found here
• All entries must be by Play and Perform
• The closing date for choral entries is Friday 14th February 2025
• Festival Policies can be found here
• All enquiries should be directed to the Section Secretary

Instructions

• A vocal ensemble can be a quartet, acapella group, barbershop group, choir etc. There is no upper limit on the number of singers but there must be at least four.
• The accompaniment should be piano only – there is a Bechstein grand piano at the venue. Choirs must provide their own pianist.
• Other solo instruments (e.g. flute, violin) may be included if the piece requires this.
• Music stands are provided at the venue.
• Unaccompanied singing is also permitted.
• Choirs should come to the venue ready to perform – there are no changing facilities apart from toilets
• Audience members/supporters are very welcome – there is a small charge of £3 for anyone watching the session; children are free

Previous Results

• 2023

Festival Policies

All enquiries should be directed to the Section Secretary

Syllabus and Fees

All entries must be by Play and Perform

The official accompanist for the festival is Olivia Travers - oliviatravers@mac.com. Please contact her directly if you require her services. An additional payment of £5 per song is required if using the official accompanist and payment is made directly to her. Please email a copy of the music to her at least three weeks before the competition date. Any repeats or cuts must be clearly marked on the copy. A chord chart with lyrics is not acceptable.