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Carlisle and District Music and Drama Festival

The dates for the Music and Drama Festival for 2025 are:

Monday 10th March - Saturday 15th March 2025

St Cuthbert's Church, Tithe Barn, St George's United Reformed Church
Carlisle, Cumbria

2025 Festival

Photos from the 2024 festival can be viewed on the link:

Carlisle Music & Drama Festival’s albums | Flickr

Tutor for the Woodwind Masterclass - please see our 'News' section for more details

Daniel Chandler   MA, BMus (Hons)

After graduating from the Royal College of Music, Daniel performed as a professional flautist in orchestras, chamber ensembles and as a soloist. He holds a teaching degree from Edge Hill University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Warwick.

In addition to holding several teaching posts, Daniel has conducted choral societies, choirs and other groups in the UK and venues further afield, including Westminster Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, the United Nations and St Paul’s Chapel, New York.

He is currently Assistant Head of Bolton Music Service and works with all sectors of the local community to increase access to quality music making. Daniel is a Professional Mentor for PGCE students studying at the RNCM and Manchester Metropolitan University.  He still manages to find time to continue performing, deliver workshops and adjudicate for the British and International Federation of Festivals.

 

About the Charity

Carlisle and District Music and Drama Festival is a registered Charity (1035713). Established in 1896, it has organised an annual Festival in Carlisle ever since. Traditionally, the Festival takes place around the second week of March, from Monday to Saturday.

The annual Festivals bring together performers from all over Cumbria and beyond. It offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to display their talents and skills in music, speech and drama to professional adjudicators and a welcoming audience. Not least, the Festival offers local and regional people a wonderful week of entertainment, with six full days of music, speech and drama worth attending. The week is brought to a close on the Saturday night with a Gala Concert to showcase a selection of outstanding performances, and to award the major trophies and prizes. 

The Charity aims to give every single participant a positive experience, as well as valuable feedback from which they can learn and use to further develop their skills.