The Gala will be on Sunday 23 March 2025, at the Royal Albert Hall in London! There will be two concerts, one at 1.45pm and one at 7.45pm.
The 2025 Gala “For the record” will be a celebration of music across the generations, featuring music making from Hertfordshire Music Service and surrounding schools. Keep an eye on our social media channels, webpage, and Gala blog for a full announcement of the theme and programme soon!
Primary, Special, and Middle schools can now apply for a place in the Gala Massed Choir. Click here to complete the application form: Hertfordshire Schools' Gala 2025 - Application for Primary, Middle, and Special Schools. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 23 October 2024.
- The event is most suited to those in Years 5 and 6 and a maximum of 20 students are invited to participate from each school. If you have more students wishing to take part, please state this on your application form and we will contact you if spaces become available.
- Successful schools will sing in one performance with a rehearsal at the Royal Albert Hall on the day of the concert and a half day rehearsal in Hertfordshire on 5 or 6 March.
- Priority will be given to schools that have not participated in a Gala before or did not perform in the 2023 Gala as we are often oversubscribed.
If you’ve never been to a Gala before, take a look at our highlights video from Gala 2023 so you can see what it’s all about at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. The video is linked on this page.
You can see schools singing together in the massed choir, the orchestra, the dancers, winners of the rapper, composer and songwriter competitions, plus many more inspiring young musicians and performers who all made the 2023 Gala incredible!
Support is provided both musically and logistically so if you aren’t sure whether to apply or have a question get in touch.
Yes you can. If you have taken part recently in a Gala, please be aware that priority is given to new schools who haven’t participated before as we are always oversubscribed. When applying for a place, you will be asked when you last took part in the Gala.
The Gala showcases the talent of over 2500 young people from across Hertfordshire!
Performers include:
- Massed primary, special, and secondary school choirs
- Hertfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra
- Hertfordshire County Youth Choir
- Secondary school instrumental groups/bands
- Dancers
- Performers from HMS music centres
- Winners of the rap, producer, and songwriter competitions
- Youth presenters
& many more!
Please reach out to Gala Project Manager, Lucy Buckland, either by emailing rahgala@hertfordshire.gov.uk or on 01992 555093.