Entry Forms - HYF 2026
New for 2026 - Mixed Netball Tournament, Chess, Creative Brick Challenge and Photography
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ALL performers need to complete the online entry form even if you are part of a group or band. Please read guidance notes before starting the online entry form for each event/competition.
If you need to fill in a medical form please download the form below and email it to chair@hyf.org.uk
If spaces are available, entries from children who live outside the Henley area will be accepted at the Festival's discretion.
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Entries open for 2026 on Tuesday 27 January 2026​
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HYF Musicmakers
Competitions
​Enter the following competitions here
Art Competition Guidance Notes
Creative Brick Challenge *NEW Sunday 8 March
Film Competition Guidance Notes
Writing Competition Guidance Notes
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Photography Competition Guidance Notes *NEW
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Chess Tournament - email dino@chesswithdino.co.uk *NEW ​Saturday 7 March
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​​Young Reporter - more details here
​​​Performing Arts
Large Groups/Showcase acts
If you would like to enter a large group or showcase act for The Kenton shows, please contact us at performingarts@hyf.org.uk to register or for Music Makers musicmakers@hyf.org.uk
We will then update the entry form to include your group name. ALL performers will then need to complete the entry form.
For Kenton shows you will need to provide licenced Chaperones on a 1:12 basis for your entry and confirm details of Chaperones by the closing date of 24 February.
Showcase acts may be allocated to any of the 3 Kenton shows.
​Enter the following performing art events here
You can enter all performing events on this entry form
​​Music Makers - 8 March 2026 (Guidance Notes)
Young Variety - 11 March 2026 (Guidance Notes)
Senior Variety - 12 March 2026 (Guidance Notes)
Gig Night - 13 March 2026 (Guidance Notes)
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PLEASE NOTE Kenton events tickets can be purchased from:
Tickets are available from the Kenton Box Office.
Tel: 01491 525050 or call in Mon-Sat 11.00am – 3.00pm or book online at www.kentontheatre.co.uk.
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Sport​
​HYF Run - 7 March 2026
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Mixed Netball Tournament - 7 March 2026
Organised by Henley Hawks Netball Club
Mixed teams of 7 with at least 2 boys
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Fencing Workshop - 9 March 2026
Organised by VF Fencing Club
Years 6-11
3.45-4.45pm
Gillotts School
To register email contact@vffencingclub.co.uk
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HYF Run - Trinity Team
Information for Schools
​Schools will be contacted individually to discuss booking artists for workshops.
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We hope to provide several workshops and performances in Schools and the local area this year.
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For more information click here
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HYF Blunderbus
Medical Form
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If your child has a medical condition that you feel the HYF team should be aware of please indicate this on their entry form and then download the medical form and email to chair@hyf.org.uk Thanks.