The organisers of the Perform in Perth Festival are delighted to invite audiences to enjoy some images from this year’s outstanding performances, showcasing the remarkable talent of young dancers and performers from across the region. Held at the Assembly Hall and Three Court Hall, North Inch Community Campus, the festival featured a vibrant programme of Scottish Country Dancing, ballet, modern, Highland, song and … Read More
Saturday 14th March, 26 – Baton Twirling
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)
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
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
Wednesday 11th March, 26 – Speech Classes (afternoon)
Adjudicators remarks Overall feedback Positive performance points mentioned General advice and observations Results A number of excellent performances were heard across the junior speech classes this afternoon, with strong representation from Strathallan Prep School, Craigclowan School and RDM Primary. Competitors demonstrated confidence, clear diction and strong engagement with their chosen pieces. Class 415 – Verse Speaking Choir (Primary Age) 1st – Strathallan … Read More
Wednesday 11th March, 26 – morning
A lively programme of verse speaking and reading classes took place in the Sanctuary of St Matthew’s Church on Wednesday morning and afternoon, adjudicated by Judey Struth. Pupils from a number of local schools demonstrated confidence and creativity in a wide range of poetry and prose performances. The morning began with a Primary Age Verse Speaking Choir, where Strathallan Preparatory School Year … Read More
Tuesday 10th March, 26 – evening
The evening percussion programme features a series of solo performances by secondary school pupils from Perthshire schools across a range of instruments, including marimba, drum kit, timpani, snare drum, and xylophone. Repertoire ranges from contemporary percussion works and technical studies to arrangements of popular music by bands such as Oasis and The Black Keys, as well as classical pieces like … Read More
Tuesday 10th March, 26 – afternoon
Young musicians demonstrated impressive rhythm and technique during the percussion classes held on Wednesday afternoon at Elim Pentecostal Church, as part of the ongoing music festival. Adjudicator Tim Ridley presided over a varied programme featuring drum kit, snare drum, xylophone and timpani performances from pupils representing schools across Perthshire. The afternoon opened with Class 348: Drum Kit Solo (Level 3), where competitors performed Come As … Read More
Tuesday 10th March, 26 – morning
Young Percussionists Perform at Festival Competition Young percussionists from schools across Perth and Kinross showcased their musical talents today in a lively morning of competition covering drum kit, snare drum, xylophone and timpani classes. The event was adjudicated by respected percussion specialist Tim Ridley, who offered feedback and encouragement to the performers throughout the session. The programme began with the Drum Kit … Read More
Monday 9th March, ’26 – evening
Perth Festival of the Arts – Vocal and Choir Classes Fill St Matthew’s with Music An appreciative audience gathered in the Sanctuary of St Matthew’s Church on Monday evening for a varied programme of vocal and choral competition at the Perth Festival of the Arts. The session was adjudicated by Tara Leiper and showcased a wide range of soloists, duets … Read More