Tonight, Perform in Perth moves to St John’s Academy for the start of an exciting series of dance competitions! 🩰💃 In recent years, Julie Young Dance Studios has provided all the talented dancers for this event, stepping in where traditional dance teachers are absent in schools and the community. But there’s plenty of opportunity for schools, youth groups, and community organisations to get involved in future festivals! Julie … Read More
Day 5 – Piping (afternoon)
Our busy day of Piping continues into the afternoon session at St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street, Perth. This webcast ends before the final classes due to our move to St John’s Academy for the evening session on that day – apologies to those who we have missed. Thanks to our adjudicator, Mr Derek Fraser, for his wise words and encouragement … 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 4 – Speech (afternoon)
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 4 – Speech (morning)
Join us for a captivating morning of spoken word performances from Perform in Perth – Day 4, recorded at St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street, Perth. This session features a wonderful array of Speech Classes, including: 📖 Verse Speaking📖 Bible Reading📖 Prepared Reading🎭 Dramatic Solos📖 Junior Poetry for Pleasure Experience the talent, dedication, and passion of these young performers as they bring words to life. Watch the full webcast … Read More
Day 3 – 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 – Speech (afternoon)
Due to electrical interference on the sound – the first hour of this recording is unusable. Our apologies for the disappointment caused.
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
Day 2 – Percussion (evening)
We hope you’ve enjoyed this exciting showcase of Percussion Classes at the 2025 Perform in Perth festival. From the crisp precision of the snare drum, to the rich resonance of the timpani, and the bright, agile melodies, (well some of them!) of the xylophone, tonight’s performances have highlighted the skill, control, and musicality of our talented percussionists. A special thank you to our adjudicator, Dr Tim Ridley, for … Read More