The preliminary rounds of the Shine Festival 2018 start this weekend. Covering a wide range of instrument and vocal / choir performances, I am most interested in the piano competition.

The venue is Ian Ramsey CE Academy, Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-On-Tees TS19 7AJ and the piano schedule is listed here –

Date Saturday 21st April, Venue Ian Ramsey CoE Academy – Main Hall

• 9:00-12:45
  • Class 8 – Piano Solo Grade 7
  • Class 9 – Piano Solo Grade 8
  • Class 10 – Piano Solo open
  • Class 12 – Piano recital 15yrs and under
  • Class 13 – Piano recital open
• 13:30-17:00
  • Class 1 – Piano Solo Pre-grade 1
  • Class 2 – Piano solo grade 1
  • Class 3 – Piano Solo Grade 2
• 18:00-19:30
  • Class4 – Piano Solo Grade 3
  • Class5 – Piano Solo Grade4

Date Sunday 22nd April, Venue Ian Ramsey CoE Academy – Main Hall

• 9:00-12:30
  • Class 6 – Piano Solo Grade 5
  • Class 7 – Piano Solo Grade 6
  • Class 11 – Piano recital 12yrs and under

I encourage all pupils to go along to the school and listen to the performances.

ADMISSION
Any single session = £2 adults/£0.50 under 18
Full day = £4 adults/£1 under 18
Full festival (concert is not included) = £10 adults/£2.50 under 18
Free admission to all classes for music teachers.

The Finale Concert will be held at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Sunday 29th April at 6pm. Tickets £3 adults, £1 children Available from www.shinefestival.co.uk or on the door.