The Chichester Festival for Music, Dance and Speech was founded in 1955, to encourage and promote the performing arts for all age groups, and especially for the young.
The Festival is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech of which Her Majesty the Queen is Patron.
President Joyce Foote MBE
Patrons The Very Reverend The Dean of Chichester
The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Chichester
The Chairman of Chichester District Council
Chairman Ron Williams
Please follow these links to see the Rules and Conditions regarding entry to and participation in the Festival, our policy on compliance with Child Protection measures, details of our Committee and important general information regarding the festival.
Acknowledgements
National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (Chichester)
National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (Chichester)
The Festival Committee acknowledge the support of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (Chichester)
Rotary Clubs
The Festival Committee gratefully acknowledge the generous support of The Rotary Clubs of City of Chichester, Chichester Priory and Chichester Harbour,
Chichester City Council
The Festival Committee gratefully acknowledge the generous support of The Chichester City Council
Ackermans Music Shop
The Festival Committee gratefully acknowledge the generous support which it receives from the management and staff of Ackermans Music, 42 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RP. (Tel. (01243) 781844).
Rotary Clubs
The Festival Committee gratefully acknowledge the generous support of The Rotary Clubs of City of Chichester, Chichester Priory and Chichester Harbour,
Chichester City Council
The Festival Committee gratefully acknowledge the generous support of The Chichester City Council
Ackermans Music Shop
The Festival Committee gratefully acknowledge the generous support which it receives from the management and staff of Ackermans Music, 42 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RP. (Tel. (01243) 781844).