The morning session at the Church Hall of St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields Church was a vibrant celebration of young musical talent, featuring cello and double bass performers at Level 1. Expertly adjudicated by Ellen Martin, the session drew an astonishing 25 entrants in the opening cello class alone—an impressive turnout highlighting the strength of emerging string players. 🎶 Cello Solo (Level 1) – Class 189 Beginning at 9:30am, … Read More
2026 Festival Results
002 S.C.D., Schools – up to P5: Viewlands Primary School 2 (88)003 S.C.D., Schools – P6 & 7: Kinnoull Primary School 1 (84)008 S.C.D., Girls Only or Mixed Teams – aged 8 & under: Julie Young Dancers (Team Heather) (82)009 S.C.D., Girls Only or Mixed Teams, aged 10 & under: Julie Young Dancers (Team Thistle) (81)010 S.C.D., Girls Only – aged 12 & under: Julie … Read More
Perform in Perth honours Irene McFarlane’s 50 years at the Festival
Perform in Perth has honoured one of its most distinguished contributors, Irene McFarlane, marking 50 years of commitment to Scots language and culture. Educated at Dollar Academy and later the University of Edinburgh, where she studied Scottish History and English, Irene has long championed Scotland’s linguistic heritage. Festival Secretary Eileen Waterston praised her remarkable contribution—much of it unseen by audiences. … Read More
Out now – our 2026 Syllabus
Perform in Perth is delighted to announce that its 2026 Syllabus is now available to download free of charge from the official website. The syllabus outlines the full programme of competitive classes across music, speech, drama, and dance, providing performers of all ages with the opportunity to showcase their talents at one of Scotland’s most respected festivals. To encourage early entries, Perform in Perth … Read More
Day 12 – Final Night – Larg and Premiere Competitions
Congratulations to Perform in Perth’s 2025 competitors who won a place to place in our Larg and Premier Competitions. The Perform in Perth Larg Competition, showcasing the winners of the Advanced Solo Classes, was strongly contested at St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields Church, Perth, on Saturday 22nd March 2025. The evening featured a remarkable display of musical excellence, with talented young musicians representing schools from … Read More
Day 11 – Strings (morning)
This morning, the much-anticipated Perform in Perth festival began on a high note, with two non-competitive classes setting the stage for a celebration of talent and personal growth. Designed especially for those who seek to refine their performance skills without the pressures of competition, these sessions provided a welcoming and supportive environment for participants of all ages and abilities. The … Read More
Day 6 – Dancing is Fun – Anything Goes (lyrical/contemporary)
We hope that you will enjoy this photo gallery of Dancing is Fun – Anything Goes – Lyrical/Contemporary, part of the renowned Perform in Perth festival. We will add some video later… stayed tuned. This exciting new non-competitive class is one of a series introduced to encourage a wider range of participants to share their passion for dance in a supportive and inclusive … Read More
Day 5 – Piping (morning)
Welcome to one of the most exciting and highly anticipated days of the Perform in Perth Festival – the Day of Pipes and Drums at St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street, Perth. This event is always a highlight of the competition, attracting a large number of talented pipers and drummers eager to showcase their skills in a day filled with outstanding performances. We are honoured to … Read More
Day 4 – Speech (evening)
This afternoon, talented young voices took to the stage in one of Perform in Perth’s most popular competitions, celebrating the rich tradition of Scots Poems, verse speaking, Burns Poetry, and the works of Perth’s own William Soutar. Our 11-12-year-old competitors delivered powerful and heartfelt performances, bringing Scotland’s literary heritage to life with skill and passion. A highlight of the event was Class 421, where the prestigious William … Read More
Day 3 – Scots Verse Classes (morning)
✨ A wonderful start to the end of the first day of Speech competitions at St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street! 🎤🏆 These talented young competitors (aged 9-10) from Strathallan School, Madderty Primary, Craigclowan School, and the Community School of Auchterarder showcased their impressive knowledge of the Scots language through heartfelt recitations of Burns and Soutar verse. 📖👏 A huge thank you to our adjudicator, Judey Struth, for her … Read More