UK Schools Music Festival
UK Schools Music Festival offers primary and secondary pupils video-submission categories alongside selected live competition routes. Entrants use the school or individual process attached to their chosen instrument or category and must check its performance requirements. The main challenge is preparing a musically convincing interpretation, recording or performing it reliably, and responding confidently to formal adjudication.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
5–18
School level
Primary and secondary school age participants
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
Video submission categories plus live competition tracks (including piano solo live rounds)
Fee
Entry fees vary by level (example solo live categories list GBP 48+).
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
2 Jan 2026
Competition starts
18 Apr 2026
Competition ends
19 Apr 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Official pages show both video and live submission routes; piano solo live competition dates are listed for April 2026 in London.