CREATE FESTIVAL of MUSIC 2022

The CREATE FESTIVAL of MUSIC offers a fantastic opportunity for choirs and bands, from both Primary and Secondary schools, to perform in City Halls and receive feedback from peers and adjudicators.

  • Secondary Schools – Saturday 23rd April 2022
  • Primary Schools – Saturday 7th May 2022

Schools can apply below with spaces allocated on a first come first served basis. Applications close on Friday 25th February.


Your school band/ orchestra/ ensemble/choir are invited to take part in the CREATE FESTIVAL of MUSIC in City Halls, Education Services Centre for Music Training & Performance – City Halls, 87 – 101 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH, on Saturday 23rd April 2022 – Secondary Schools and Saturday 7thMay Primary Schools from 0930-1300

This is a non-competitive festival, which will feature groups of varying genres and styles and give young people the opportunity to perform in one of the countries iconic concert venues as well as listen to peers from schools across the city – each performance will be given a constructive critique.

Performances should last no longer than 6 minutes

Timps, drum kit and any other reasonable request for percussion and amps will be provided.

Places are limited and applications will be taken on a first come first served basis, if you have more than one group from your school that would like to perform please indicate on the return, but please remember it may not be possible to accommodate this.

Confirmation of places will be emailed on Friday 10th March 2022

You should arrive at least 15 minutes before you session is due to begin. Please enter City Halls (276 8440) via the Stage Door on Albion Street. Everyone attending should bring with them appropriate refreshments for a morning break. The session should finish at approximately 13.00.

On arrival you will be directed to your allocated space in the Grand Hall – there will be space for instruments to be opened in the row in front and left ready for your performance. There will be a 5 minute warm up time on stage for each group, 6 minute performance time and then time to leave stage and re seat in the auditorium to listen to the next performance

There is no charge for this event – schools/ parents will be responsible for transport arrangements, costs and permissions.

To nominate groups please apply with details no later than 25th February 2022