Online Entry for 2026 Festival

Entries will open on Monday 15 September 2025.

CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRY:

1. Sunday 30 November 2024 for Instrumental, Vocal, Traditional Music, Speech and Drama

2. Saturday 31 January 2025 for Modern Dance

To make a new entry or to manage your entries you will need to register with our entry provider “Play and Perform”

1. Visit www.playandperform.co.uk/ballymena

2. Click on the 'Register here' button to set up your account

3. Once you have registered and logged in, there is an online user guide which you can access via the 'i' icon at the top of any page

Please note that online entry is NOT available for Traditional Dance

Entry for the Modern Dance Championship will OPEN on 10 May and will CLOSE on 23 May 2026