Southampton Festival of Music and Drama

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Upcoming Event - SFMAD 2026

21 March 2026

Celebrating 100 years!

Thornden Hall

Thornden Hall, Winchester Rd, Eastleigh SO53 2DW SO53 2DW

Syllabus Available 14 Nov 2025

Entries Open 14 Nov 2025

Entry Deadline 15 Jan 2026

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Adult Vocal

Vocal classes open to adult entrants, any voice type. Time limit for each class is …

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Chairman

These classes provide entrants of all ages and abilities the opportunity to perform in front …

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Choirs

Choirs may be of any size unless stated and can be any range of voices, …

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Creative

Entries are to be submitted to the Chairman, they must be the work of the …

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Junior Vocal

Vocal classes for entrants aged 18 years and under. Time limit for each class is …

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Orchestral

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Percussion

Any percussion instrument solo, piece to be chosen from the relevant grade syllabus, or pieces …

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Piano

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World Music

Items may be announced on the day, time limit is 3 minutes unless otherwise stated. …

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