On behalf of the Festival Committee I would like to welcome you to the 78th Portsmouth Music Festival! We are certain that, as in previous years, there will be some fantastic performances in all sections for everyone to enjoy and I would like to take this opportunity to thank, in advance, all our performers, their parents and teachers for their wonderful and loyal support for this community event.
 
We extend a special welcome to a great team of adjudicators who come to share their skills and expertise with us. Listening to their comments is an education as well as a pleasure and their advice and encouragement to our performers is greatly valued.
 
The Festival is indebted to the many local musical organisations, business colleagues, sponsors, advertisers and Festival Friends who support us. We thank them for their interest which is so much appreciated and sincerely hope that they are able to find time to see the Festival in action. Please read the copy of our Child Protection Policy printed at the back of this programme.
 
We are always keen to improve and develop the festival and welcome any comments, which can be made through the Festival Secretary, 30 Dormington Road, Paulsgrove, PO6 4BU. Finally I would like to wish all those taking part every success and hope that you find the experience rewarding.
 
Please go to the Programme tab where you can download the programmes for individual sections. These programmes will show the days and times of classes but not the individual performers. When the Section has finished the file will show the top performer in each class.
 
 
Thank you for your support.
 
Gwenda Dearsley
Chair of Portsmouth Music Festival