Welcome to the official Inverclyde Music Festival website.

The Festival is a registered charity and run by a Committee of volunteers who are involved in preparation for the Festival throughout the year.

The annual Music Festival starts on the last week of January and runs for a fortnight, culminating in a Celebration Concert on the final Saturday evening, featuring a selection of the highlights from the two weeks.

Inverclyde Music Festival 2025
Monday 20th January to Saturday 1st February

AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL

For Festival 2023, we successfully trialled the publication of a digital programme. This meant that 2023’s programme was free of charge, and aligned with our commitment to ensure a more sustainable and environmentally responsible Festival. 

For 2024, we committed to producing a FREE digital programme, as well as a limited number of printed copies that will be on sale at venues, throughout Festival 2024.  Reflecting on feedback, the production of printed programmes is to ensure that all members of the Festival community have equal access to information about the Inverclyde Music Festival. 

For Festival 2025 we will be piloting an online submission process, with entrants no longer required to send paper copies. 

We hope that all of these changes we have made will lead to a more environmentally sustainable, greener Inverclyde Music Festival 2025. 

The 98th Festival Syllabus

Click this link to download the full Festival syllabus for this year.

Latest News

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Inverclyde Music Festival

26/01/26 to 07/02/26
Inverclyde’s platform for performance. A celebration of music, dance, and speech while encouraging learning, growth, and community participation in Inverclyde.

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We are delighted to announce that this year’s Annual Piping and Drumming Summer School will take place from 4th to 6th August. Summer School Format: Morning Sessions (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM): These sessions are ideal for: - Beginners - Students and the Local Community interested in trying piping or drumming for the first time - Current learners at beginner or intermediate level Those working on the practice chanter, sticking pad, bagpipe transition, or tenor drum Afternoon Sessions (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): These are for all Band I and Band II members and will focus on ensemble work and preparation for upcoming performances, including the World Pipe Band Championships in August. Costs: Morning Sessions:Β£63 Afternoon Only (Band 1 & 2 members): Β£118 Please complete the short survey linked below by Thursday, 27th June, to help us gauge numbers: forms.office.com/e/i3mDDkKTNA Payments will be collected via ParentPay in the lead-up to the Summer School. This is a fantastic opportunity for any new pupils starting in August β€” or anyone interested in giving piping or drumming a try β€” to join the Morning "Come and Try" sessions. It also provides valuable rehearsal time for our current band members ahead of the major competition season. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Gordon Bruce Piping and Drumming Programme Manager ... See MoreSee Less
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It was celebration time recently at our AGM, as we acknowledged the achievements of some of the many wonderful young musicians who performed at IMF earlier this year! πŸŽ‰ο»ΏSamuel Sheridan, winner of three major awards, was presented with the Ronnie Mackay Quaich and Scholarship.Emre Gider, electric guitarist, also won the Ronnie Mackay Quaich and Scholarship.Meanwhile, percussionist Emily Hathaway - who was also a finalist in the recent Scottish Young Musicians competition - won the Lorna Morrison Quaich.Congratulations to you all! πŸ‘ British and International Federation of Festivals GREENOCK π”—π”’π”©π”’π”€π”―π”žπ”­π”₯ Scottish Young Musicians ... See MoreSee Less
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It was celebration time recently at our AGM, as we acknowledged the achievements of some of the many wonderful young musicians who performed at IMF earlier this year! πŸŽ‰ο»ΏSamuel Sheridan, winner of three major awards, was presented with the Ronnie Mackay Quaich and Scholarship.Emre Gider, electric guitarist, also won the Ronnie Mackay Quaich and Scholarship.Meanwhile, percussionist Emily Hathaway - who was also a finalist in the recent Scottish Young Musicians competition - won the Lorna Morrison Quaich.Congratulations to you all! πŸ‘ British & International Federation of Festivals Scottish Young Musicians Greenock Telegraph ... See MoreSee Less
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It was celebration time recently at our AGM, as we acknowledged the achievements of some of the many wonderful young musicians who performed at IMF earlier this year! πŸŽ‰ Head over to our Facebook page to hear more about Samuel, Emily and Emre πŸ‘.

We want to hear from the young people of Inverclyde.
Creative Regeneration is a local charity, developing world class extracurricular STEAM opportunities ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics ) in Inverclyde.

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πŸ†πŸŽΆ πŸ’« Friday night is music night at Notre Dame HS! Congratulations to our wonderful young musicians and a big thank you to our Music Dept and our friends at @InverclydeFest for organising this super celebration! πŸ₯³ #beliefperseverancerespect #loveandambition

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SYLLABUS 2025

Download the latest Festival syllabus.

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Please read the syllabus carefully, along with the regulations, and make sure you have selected the appropriate class(es) for your age and skill level.

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