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Many thaks to all those that have entered Derby Arts Festival. Timetables for all sections are being sent out by email this weekend Please check your junk folder and make sure Run My Festival is added to your safe sender list 🙂
Entries are now open
Entries are now open for the 2026 Derby Arts Festival. Browse our sylabuses on this webite then follow the links to enter via Run My Festival.
Entries open 1st December
Entries open on Monday 1st December for the 2026 Derby Arts Festival Find and follow us on Facebook for up to date news Facebook
2026 syllabus now available to view
The Derby Arts Festival is delighted to launch its 2026 syllabus available to view here with some exciting new classes in the Instrumental Section including IN40 Piano Nocturne Class and IN 49 & 50 Junior and Senior Pipe Organ Classes where entrants will have the opportunity to perform on the [...]
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To contact Derby Arts Festival, please email enquiries@derbyartsfestival.co.uk
Derby Arts Festival Committee…
Chairman
Barbara Lowe
Honorary Treasurer
James Foulds
Honorary Secretary
Barbara Doar
Telephone: 01332 559601
Vice Presidents
Rita Archer
Janice Toplis
John Archer
Marketing Manager
Instrumental Secretary
Jane Benson
Adult Choirs & Vocals Secretary
Kate Illsley
Junior & Youth Choirs Secretary
Kate Illsley
Speech & Drama Secretary
Please Contact Barbara Doar