Adjudication Criteria

Entrants are judged using the criteria and descriptors published The British & International Federation of Festivals:

Exceptional (95+)

A superlative performance, displaying exceptional artistic individuality

Outstanding (90-94)

An impressive performance technically and artistically, displaying spontaneity & clear individuality

Honours (85-89)

An excellent performance, demonstrating fluent technical and artistic skills with emerging individuality

Commended (80-84)

A convincing performance technically & artistically, with increasing stylistic & communication skills

Merit (75-79)

A competent performance, showing some artistic awareness and/or technical ability

Progressing (70-74)

A performance showing development of technique and/or communication and commitment

Developing (65-69)

A performance demonstrating an awareness of technical skills, requiring more consistency & artistry