The Brian Cresswell Music Festival
The Brian Cresswell Music Festival 2026
| Date | Performance | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February | Strings (plucked or bowed and including harp, guitar, ukulele) Small and Large Ensembles | Temple Methodist Church |
| Saturday 7th February | Pop Vocals | Tacchi Morris Arts Centre |
| Sunday 8th and Monday 9th February | Piano, Workshop and Music Composition | Taunton School |
| Tuesday 10th February | Woodwind, Brass and Free Reeds | Temple Methodist Church |
| Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February | Vocals | Temple Methodist Church |
| Friday 13th February | Choirs | Temple Methodist Church |
Entry Opening Date: Monday 13th October 2025
Entry Closing Date: Monday 17th November 2025
Accompanist Information
This year, Taunton Festival of the Arts requires entrants to arrange their own accompaniment, as no official accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding an accompanist, please speak to the relevant section secretary.
Please note the earlier closing date of Monday 17th November. All entries submitted after this date will incur an additional £5 administration fee. Please add the late entry item to your basket when you check out (after 17th November). You will only need to add this once. Thank you for your understanding.
This Music festival has been named in honour of Brian Cresswell “Taunton’s Man of Music” who made such an inspiring and important contribution to the Taunton Festival of the Arts over many years.
For more information on Competitions and to enter the competitions please go to the Music Competitions page.
Schools Bookings/Multiple Entries
To enter multiple classes/students please select the class, complete the form and add to basket. You may then repeat this process until you have added all entries. Once you have completed all your entries go to checkout.
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MUSIC TROPHIES – RETURN
Music trophies must be returned by the end of November 2025 to:
Alpha Clothing, 2 The Courtyard, St James Street, Taunton TA1 1JR