Congratulations to Perform in Perth’s 2025 competitors who won a place to place in our Larg and Premier Competitions. The Perform in Perth Larg Competition, showcasing the winners of the Advanced Solo Classes, was strongly contested at St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields Church, Perth, on Saturday 22nd March 2025. The evening featured a remarkable display of musical excellence, with talented young musicians representing schools from … Read More
Day 11 – Strings (morning)
This morning, the much-anticipated Perform in Perth festival began on a high note, with two non-competitive classes setting the stage for a celebration of talent and personal growth. Designed especially for those who seek to refine their performance skills without the pressures of competition, these sessions provided a welcoming and supportive environment for participants of all ages and abilities. The … Read More
Day 6 – Dancing is Fun – Anything Goes (lyrical/contemporary)
We hope that you will enjoy this photo gallery of Dancing is Fun – Anything Goes – Lyrical/Contemporary, part of the renowned Perform in Perth festival. We will add some video later… stayed tuned. This exciting new non-competitive class is one of a series introduced to encourage a wider range of participants to share their passion for dance in a supportive and inclusive … 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 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
Exhibition at St John’s Centre and Book Launch marks the end of 100 year celebrations
Marking the end of its 100th anniversary year, the organisers of the Perthshire Music (Competition) Festival are sharing a treasure trove of photos and memories documenting the event’s rich history since its inception in 1921. The centennial celebrations were launched last year with an exhibition of memorabilia and a concert series at St Matthew’s Church. They showcased the journey of the … Read More
2025 Syllabus
Now available online and in in printed form at Perth’s Concorde Music Shop (Scott Street) and Wilkies (Canal Street). Patrons should have already received their copies.
Encore Choir – vacancies
Encore choir conductor and accompanist Encore is a community choir that meets from August to April every Wednesday evening in Scone. We are seeking a conductor (musical director) and accompanist to replace current post-holders, both retiring as of April 2025. We are an enthusiastic choir of mixed levels of musicianship singing easy 3/6 part harmony of mixed genres. Our annual … Read More
Our Exhibition Souvenir Book is now available
At the start of Perform in Perth’s 100th Festival year we were delighted with the response to our Exhibition in St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street. Together with the displays which traced the history of the Perthshire Musical Competition Festival from its earliest years through to the present time, the local groups who came along to perform in the series of … Read More