Bristol Festival of Music Speech & Drama

Bristol Festival of Music Speech and Drama was formerly known as the Bristol Eisteddfod and was founded in 1903 by Mr W Fowler.

It provides a variety of competitive and some non-competitive classes for all ages from as young as 4 years and from all walks of life and educational background.  Classes are provided in Music; -  Junior and Senior vocal, Choral Workshops; All Woodwind; All Strings; Harps: Piano and Recorders as well as classes in the very large section of Speech and Drama. 

The festival is held in various Bristol venues through the 3 - 4 weeks leading up to the end of the Spring Term. The classes are judged by professional adjudicators who give verbal and written adjudications. Medals and/or Trophies are awarded to the majority of winners with certificates of attainment to other performers.

The organisation is run by volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise. It is a non-profit making registered charity always grateful for financial support and sponsorship. 

BRISTOL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, SPEECH & DRAMA
Registered Charity no. 1026673. President: The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Bristol.
Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals of Music, Dance & Speech of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron.
Contact: Mrs Ann Hunt, 17 Oakdale Court, Downend, Bristol BS16 6DZ.              Tel: 0117 956 4935.  e-mail: hunt.ann@btinternet.com

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