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Welcome to HPA Fest 2024!
HPA Fest 2024 is an opportunity for performers of all ages & abilities to ‘try out’ and to demonstrate their talents.
The Festival has classes for everyone, some even designed specifically for those of you who just want to ‘have a go!’, so whether you are new to HPA Fest, or have performed before, we are looking forward to welcoming you.
We are delighted to include NEW classes this year in the String, Woodwind and Vocal sections, plus the introduction of MUSICAL THEATRE classes in the Dance section!
Please take the time to look through the syllabus below.
Have you seen a class that you like and want to take part in the festival? it’s easy to enter
via our online form:
HPA Fest 2024 Online Application Form
If you are submitting a large number of entries, we have a special form for this. Please contact:
Entry Fees
Single Entry: £5.50 Duo Entry: £11.00 3+ people: £16.50
Deadline for final submissions is midnight on Wednesday 31st January 2024
The programme of events is finalised mid-February and made available online. Daily programmes will be available at each venue.
To Our Audience
Come and support your family and friends! They are counting on you!
Tickets are available to purchase on the door at a cost of £5 covering all subsequent sessions that day at all venues. This fee contributes to the overall running of the Festival and associated overheads.
Thank you!
Volunteers Needed!
HPA Fest is supported by a wonderful team of volunteers who give their time and energy to ensure the Festival runs smoothly for everyone involved.
We would love to hear from anyone with an interest in supporting HPA Fest and many roles can be tailored to fit the amount of time you have available.
For more information about the Festival, please contact:
Special thanks to all our sponsors:
Burghill Valley Golf Club
Clive Richards Foundation
Hereford City Rotary Club
Hereford Music Shop
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Wye Valley Rotary Club
Provisional HPA Fest Dates and Venues
Festival Week - Monday 4th - Sunday 10th March
Speech and Drama
Mon 4th to Thurs 7th March
Hereford Racecourse
School and Non-School Groups
Thurs 7th March
Salvation Army Citadel
Choirs
Thurs 7th March (Morning) - Secondary
Fri 8th March (Morning) - Primary
Salvation Army Citadel
Vocal
Thurs 7th / Fri 8th / Sat 9th March TBC
Salvation Army Citadel
Woodwind
Sat 9th March
Hereford Sixth Form College
Strings & Piano
Sat 9th March
Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross
Rock and Pop
Sat 9th March
Venue TBC
Dance
Sat 9th and Sun 10th March
Hereford Sixth Form College
Brass
Date TBC
Hereford Sixth Form College
HPA Fest Gala Performance
Thurs 14th March
The Courtyard, Hereford
HPA Fest Venue Addresses and Parking Information
Hereford Racecourse - Roman Road HR4 9QU
Ample parking for all cars, buses etc.
Salvation Army Citadel - Canonmoor Street HR4 9JJ
Limited parking available, drop off point outside the entrance. There is parking at nearby Merton Meadow Car Park for all transport.
Hereford 6th Form College - Folly Lane HR1 1LU
On site parking at the end of Olympic Way, off Folly Lane.
Holy Trinity Church - 164 Whitecross Rd HR4 0DH
Limited parking only. Off street parking available on surrounding side streets.
Festival Phone Numbers
01432 853219 / 07583 669393
We look forward to seeing you there
Your Festival Committee
