Welcome
The Thanet Music and Drama Festival was founded as a charity in 1921, and each year offers a platform for hundreds of amateur musicians, actors and dancers in and around the Thanet area to perform in front of an audience and gain expert critical advice.
The festival consists of five sections (Instrumental, Speech & Drama, Piano, Dance, Vocal & Choral) and is held in February to March every year, culminating in an Award Ceremony & Gala Concert featuring some of the best performances from all sections.
Another successful festival over, with a wonderful Gala Concert in conclusion. West-end singer, born in Thanet, and previously a festival entrant/winner himself, David Wyatt not only presented the awards, but also sang to open the concert. See photos and trophy list winners on the news page.
Plans for next year's festival are under way; the PROVISIONAL (in some cases) dates are listed below, and you will soon be able to download the 2025 syllabus and entry forms and start sending in your entries! Closing date 1st December.
Please do take a look at our online exhibition (History page), created to celebrate the Festival's centenary in 2021.
We look forward to seeing you in 2025.
Provisional dates for 2025:
| Category | Dates | Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech & Drama | 27th Feb - 28th Feb, 1st Mar - 2nd Mar | Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs; Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs | map; map |
| Pianoforte | 8th Mar | Salvation Army Citadel, Ramsgate | map |
| Vocal & Choral | 13th Mar - 15th Mar | St Philip's Church, Palm Bay | map |
| Instrumental | To be announced | Salvation Army Citadel, Ramsgate | map |
| Signing Choirs | To be announced | Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs | map |
| Dance | 8th/9th Mar, 15th/16th Mar, 22nd/23rd Mar | Birchington Village Centre | map |
| Gala Concert and Prize Giving | 22nd Mar | Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs | map |
The 2024 programme and gala programme are available as downloads now...
