Accommodation and Travel are not included but we are able to advise on local hotels and restaurants to help you enjoy your stay and plan ahead.

For our weekend events, which culminate in a concert, attendees are expected to attend for both days. It is not possible to buy a one day ticket. For those events which state accordingly, it is possible to purchase for one day or both days.

We recommend only bringing what you need into the venue as there are no storage areas. We cannot store or hold luggage or bags. Coat rails may be available on a first come first served basis. Other belongings will need to be kept with you at all times. All items are held at your own risk.

There are small dressing rooms/changing areas available at the concert venue but we recommend arriving in concert dress where possible. Any items left in these areas are left at the owners' risk.

All venues are disabled-friendly and have accessibility for all attendees.  We ask choir leaders to notify us within good time of any disabled access requirements so we can accommodate them and ensure a great experience for everyone.  Whilst we cannot guarantee seating or special requests, we will do everything possible to accommodate.

During the workshops, we recommend casual-wear - there is no fixed dress code. For maximum flexibility, we suggest layers. For both concerts, performers are requested to wear their normal choir uniform. Those only attending as part of the festival choir, should wear all-black.

The festival is in conference-style, so everyone attends all workshops together in one venue. Aside from the 'drop-in' style performance sessions, all attendees are expected to attend all sessions.

All workshop music will be taught by either rote or with lyrics/music printed in our complimentary festival programme which is given to all attendees upon arrival.  We do not use an OHP to ensure maximum engagement at all our events. Festival music for preparation will be sent out around 6 months prior to the festival, and consist of 4 SATB songs, each, around 4mins in length.

Refreshments including tea and coffee are included. Attendees are recommended to ensure they have snacks and water with them. There are shops and restaurants a few minutes walk from the venue and attendees are also welcome to bring a packed lunch with them. There are no cafe facilities on-site.

There is good parking at all our venues along with access for coaches and buses.  Full details are provided in the information packs available shortly before the event.

Choirs have the option of performing.  We encourage all choirs to perform, and whilst it is not mandatory, choirs get a fantastic experience from doing so, as almost all choirs perform.  Choirs are welcome to perform a cappella, with acoustic instruments (a grand piano is available for use) or backing track.  Shortly before the festival, choir leaders will be requested to submit details of their performance information. We will also require details of voice splits for stage planning. The festival is non-competitive.

Unless otherwise advised, attendees are welcome to take photographs and videos (without the use of flash) during the festival.