Torbay Schools’ Festival of Performing Arts starts today

Young Torbay musicians are poised to showcase their talents at the Bay’s premier music event for young people which runs from 22 to 31 March.

The ten day musical extravaganza presents an exciting line up of local young talent including orchestral musicians, songwriters and singers. All events are in the evenings and everyone is welcome.

The competitions are held at Torquay Museum and the Schools' Mixed Festival Nights, Festival Variety Showcase and Last Night Celebration Concert take place at the Riviera International Conference Centre.

The festival is organised by Torbay Council’s music advisory service, the Torbay Academy of Performing Arts (TAPA) is supported by Palm FM, who will be airing regular bulletins and are providing comperes for the festival nights, Trevor George Entertainment UK, VCA Solutions and Dawkes Music.

Tickets are available on the door for competitions at Torquay Museum, and for concerts, from the Riviera International Conference Centre Box Office: 01803 299992. Full details are available at www.torbay.gov.uk/festivalofoperformingarts or by contacting festival directors Colin Waller or Annabelle Knowles on 01803 208917 or by emailing tapa@torbay.gov.uk.

Festival Director, Colin Waller said: “The festival is now in its sixth year and is growing from strength to strength. We are thrilled that so many schools are taking part and a big welcome goes to those groups who are here for the first time - we hope you will feel at home as part of our big Torbay music family. The festival events are a great night out for anyone who enjoys live music; visit the website for a full festival programme.”