Ealing Festival of Music, Dance and Speech was established in 1955.

The primary aim of the Festival is to encourage the study and performance of the arts by providing an opportunity for competitors to perform prepared pieces in public, in a friendly atmosphere.

The Festival has classes for all ages and abilities and entries are welcome from all sources including teachers, schools, societies and individuals.

Each performer receives constructive criticism from an expert adjudicator, and prizes or trophies are awarded to winners of classes.

The five sections represented are:

• Dance
• Instrumental
• Pianoforte
• Vocal
• Speech, Verse and Drama.

Administration and funding

The Festival is run by an Executive Committee and other volunteers. It is sustained by the generous donations of sponsors and Friends.

We are always pleased to welcome new supporters and involve them in the Festival, so If you would like to like to help us in any way, click on Contact us.

We are always glad to have more volunteers. As a volunteer, you could be a steward for a while during the Festival session days:

• selling tickets and programmes
• checking in performers, or
• helping to prepare refreshments.

Even if you can offer only a few hours of your time, your assistance would be much appreciated.

To apply, please contact one of the section leaders (see Contacts page).

Ealing Festival operates a comprehensive child protection policy in accordance with recommendations of the British and International Federation of Festivals. The policy is printed in every syllabus and programme.