An afternoon of vibrant baton twirling performances took place at Three Court Hall, North Inch Community Campus, on Saturday 14 March, featuring competitors from across the local area. The event, adjudicated by Jo Ritchie, showcased a wide range of talent across multiple age categories, from the youngest beginners to senior performers. Due to a technical fault, video footage of the … Read More
Friday 13th March, ’26 – Piping and Drumming (afternoon)
An afternoon of outstanding young musical talent was captured on record at the 2026 Perform in Perth Festival, held in the Mission Hall of St Matthew’s Church on Friday 13 March. The event featured a vibrant programme of competitive piping and drumming, adjudicated by respected figures Allan Craig and Conner Pratt. Proceedings began at 1:00 pm with Class 044, Bagpipes … Read More
Friday 13th March, ’26 – Piping and Drumming (afternoon)
The sound of traditional Scottish music also filled the Mission Hall at St Matthew’s Church this afternoon as young musicians from across the region gathered for a series of piping and drumming competitions, adjudicated by Allan Craig and Conner Pratt. The afternoon session opened at 1pm with Class 044, a competitive bagpipe jig event for performers aged 15 to 17. A strong field … Read More
Friday 13th March, ’26 – Piping (morning)
With apologies – this session was cut short after interference on the sound
Thursday 12 March, 26 – Gaelic Morning
Young Gaelic speakers from across Perth demonstrated confidence, creativity and enthusiasm when they gathered at the Mission Hall of St Matthew’s Church on Thursday 12 March for a series of Gaelic poetry and reading competitions. The morning session, adjudicated by Gaelic educator Rìona Whyte, featured pupils aged five to twelve performing poems and prepared readings in Gaelic. The event opened with Class … Read More
Wednesday 11th March, 26 – Burns Poetry, Bible Reading and Drama – (evening)
Results Class No. Category Award Competitor Score 436 Burns Poems, aged 18 & over — Irene McFarlane 86.5 434 Burns Poems, aged 13 or 14 Rosebowl presented by Perth Burns Club David Lyon, Strathallan School 81 434 Burns Poems, aged 13 or 14 Rosebowl presented by Perth Burns Club James Paterson, Strathallan School 80 412 Bible Reading, aged 15 to … Read More