THE BRITISH ARTS AWARDS is an annual International Dance, Singing and Drama Competition. Preliminary rounds which are judged on a national standard, are adjudicated in the teachers own premises. Honours items then go to an area semi-finals. At semi-finals, marks over 85 are awarded Merit Certificates. The highest merit marks in each section are then called to the London Finals.
The ethos of the Awards is very important to all of us at the ‘Arts’. Although the standard is high, we work to sustain a pleasant atmosphere and friendly competition, and actively discourage any overtly partisan behaviour.
Sections that may be entered are Ballet, Tap, Song & Dance, Acrobatic, Character, National, Modern, Entertainment, Song, Dramatic Art and Lyrical. All these subjects are covered for solo and duet entries and also for groups.
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COMPETITION DATES 2026
Semi Finals;
HAVANT
Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March 2026
Park Community School
ANDOVER
Sunday 8th March 2026
The Lights Theatre
ESSEX
Sunday 15th March 2026
Grays Civic Hall
SCARBOROUGH
Saturday 21st March 2026
YMCA
KINGSTON- NEW VENUE
Saturday 21st March & Sunday 22nd March 2026
Kingston Grammar School
WATFORD
Saturday 28th March 2026
Watford Boys Grammar School
SURREY- to be confirmed
Finals;
The Polish Theatre- Friday 8th, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026
The Greenwood Theatre – Sunday 24th May 2026