Welcome to HPA Fest 2024!
We’ve received over 1100 entries, across Speech and Drama, Music and Dance, making this year the biggest Festival so far.
Thanks to everyone for entering - we hope you have a fantastic time!
All programmes will be available to download from this page in due course.
Once your programme is available, please do make sure to check your Class and Time - make a note of it and get in touch if there is a clash with another class.
Look out for emails from lisa@encore-enterprises.com with programme information and Top Tips for a successful Festival experience
HPA Fest 2024 Programmes
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
HPA Fest Dates and Venues
Festival Week - Monday 4th - Saturday 9th March
Speech and Drama
Hereford Racecourse
Mon 4th to Thurs 7th March
Choirs
Salvation Army Citadel (Thurs - Secondary & Fri - Primary)
& St Nicholas Church (Fri - Adults)
Thurs 7th March (10:00am - 11:30am) - Secondary
Fri 8th March (10:00am - 2:00pm) - Primary
Fri 8th March (06:00pm - 7:30pm) - Adults
Vocal
Salvation Army Citadel (Thurs) & St Nicholas Church (Fri)
Thurs 7th March (11:30am - 8:30pm)
Fri 8th March (2:30pm - 8:30pm)
Woodwind
Hereford Sixth Form College
Sat 9th March (10:45am - 4:30pm)
Brass
Hereford Sixth Form College
Sat 9th March (9:30am - 10:30am)
School Groups
Hereford Sixth Form College
Sat 9th March (4:00pm - 4:30pm)
Strings
Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross
Sat 9th March (9:30am - 2:00pm)
Piano
Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross
Sat 9th March (2:30pm - 8:00pm)
Dance
Hereford Sixth Form College
Sat 9th March (9:00am - 7:00pm)
Rock and Pop
St Nicholas Church
Sat 9th March (7:00pm - 9:30pm)
HPA Fest Gala Performance
The Courtyard, Hereford
Thurs 14th March 7:00pm
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