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Shine Festival 2027

Paid (Group participation fee: £30 for choir groups, £15 for school groups; audience tickets not yet released (as of 12 Nov 2026).)Booking neededFirst-timer friendly
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Shine Festival is Middlesbrough's inclusive choral festival organised by Musinc. The 2027 edition moves from Middlesbrough Town Hall to Teesside University's Digital Life building because the Town Hall is scheduled to close for building repairs. The Choirs Festival takes place on Sunday 14 March 2027 with three performance sessions. The Schools Festival follows on Monday 15 March, offering school ensembles opportunities to perform and receive feedback. Choir-group applications are open for the published deadline of 29 January 2027.

What to expect

A supportive, inclusive day of choir performances, shared musical celebration and panel feedback rather than a regular weekly choir. The Choirs Festival is open to groups of different genres and abilities, and the following day focuses on school ensembles.

Practical info

Cost
Paid (Group participation fee: £30 for choir groups, £15 for school groups; audience tickets not yet released (as of 12 Nov 2026).)
How to join
Choirs and schools should apply via the official Musinc Shine Festival page by Friday 29 January 2027. Audience tickets will be announced later. Email ben_helm@middlesbrough.gov.uk for festival enquiries.

Opening hours

Choirs Festival: Sunday 14 March 2027, sessions 10:30am–12:15pm, 1pm–2:45pm, 3:30pm–5:15pm. Schools Festival: Monday 15 March 2027, 10:30am–12 noon and 1:30pm–3pm.

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Digital Life Building, Teesside University, Clarendon Road, Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

TS1 3BB

01642 729 729
ben_helm@middlesbrough.gov.uk
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