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After a somewhat delayed launch, the Syllabus for the 2026 Festival is at last ready. It looks rather different from our recent syllabuses; we have done a bare minimum of processing to make it pretty.  That process often causes difficulty … Continue reading →

We are about ready to launch the Syllabus for the March 2026 Festival. We will be using (again) the lovely performing space at Christ Church in Skipton. The Festival will start with some “Open” (adult) classes on Saturday 7th March … Continue reading →

We got off to a great start on Saturday (8th March).  There was some superb singing – to the extent that all three of the Ladies’ Choirs were awarded an “Outstanding” grade! There will be classes all next week… A … Continue reading →

Withe the start of the 2025 Festival just over a week away (as I write), we are nearly ready. The programmes are printed, the marksheets marshalled and the stewards sorted. (Actually, the stewards are not all sorted – there are … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why the all-metal saxophone belongs to the woodwind family? Here is your chance to ask!  Led by the fabulous Perfect Fourth quartet, Skipton Music Festival is offering a free workshop on Sunday 22nd September. During the … Continue reading →

The Annual General Meeting of the Skipton Music Festival Association will be held on Friday 14th June at 7:30pm It will take place in St Stephen’s Church Hall, Castle View Terrace Skipton BD23 1NT The meeting is open to all … Continue reading →

Yes… The 2024 Festival is barely packed away – and we’re already beginning to plan for next year! The 2025 Festival will take place at our very friendly venue of Christ Church on Keighley Road in Skipton. We are booked … Continue reading →

Most of the piano classes this year will be taking place on Saturday 9th March and will be held at Trinity Methodist Church – now called “Trinity St Andrews”. (This is NOT the large church complex on Newmarket Street) Trinity … Continue reading →

As  many will know, we are working hard to finalise arrangements to hold the 2024 Festival under the requirements of Local Authority licensing. These, along with a necessary shift of dates, mean that many classes are rearranged – and we … Continue reading →

We’re thrilled to see entries for the March Festival arriving!  We’re also getting a few queries by phone and email.  If you have a problem, don’t hesitate to get in touch. There’s a fairly full description of the booking process … Continue reading →