Online Entry for 2027 Festival

Entries will open on Monday 21 September 2026.

CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRY:

1. Monday 30 November 2026 for Instrumental, Vocal, Traditional Music, Speech and Drama

2. Sunday 31 January 2027 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 (29 May 2027) will OPEN on 08 May and will CLOSE on 23 May 2027.