The entry system will operate from the beginning of December until the closing date for entries, which is 1st February, 2024.
Individual performers or groups must enter for the Festival online and to do this you must have an account. Follow the steps below to set up an account, which can then then be used in successive years.
Schoolteachers entering a large number of performers will be able to use a 2024 Multiple Entries Form. Payment against invoice can then be arranged. To request a Multiple Entries Form email: multipleentries@cheltenhamfestivalofperformingarts.co.uk
To Set up Your Account:-
Click on the Login button at the top of the Home page
Do NOT enter a Username at this stage, but click on the blue link In the ‘Create an account’ box. Fill in the User Account Registration form that appears and click ‘Submit’.
You will receive an email with a password (that you can change later).
Now you can log in at any time to enter performers or groups.
Add Your Performers:-
Log in and click on ‘Add Performer’.
Add the details of any performer or group you want to enter.
For each child of compulsory school age, enter the Place of Education (i.e. the full-time school attended, NOT the dance or theatre school). This MUST be added and kept up to date.
Enter Your Performers into Classes:-
Click on ‘Enter Performer’.
In the ‘Performer’ box click on the arrow and select one from the drop-down list.
In the ‘Category’ box click on the arrow for Dance, Drama or Music.
In the ‘Class’ box enter the class number or name of the class and choose from the drop-down list. Only classes that equate to the performer’s age (as at 31st August prior to the Festival) will appear.
If you want to make further entries, go back to ‘Enter Performer’ and repeat the process.
Click on the green button to send each chosen entry to Your Basket.
Making Payment:-
Once all your entries are in Your Basket, click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’.
Check the details of your entry and continue to the payment page.
Enter your card details to make the payment.
You will receive a confirmation email.
Note: You will be able to login at any time later to inspect (but not alter) your entry.