We hope you are all staying safe and well. We'd like to thank everyone who took part or helped out with HYF last year. Scroll down to see our film and link to our newsletter to see what we got up to and our plans for Henley Youth Festival 2022!
HYF needs volunteers for HYF 2022!
This is a great opportunity to get involved as much or as little as you like - please see here for more information on how you can help!
Performing Arts
Magoos, 22 Hart Street, Henley RG9 2AU
Saturday 7th March, 6pm – 10.30pm
School years 9 - 13
All welcome
Come and perform at Magoos, our *new venue* for this year.
We are looking for singers, bands and solo performers. We have had some amazing bands play for us over the years. Some are now professional musicians, have played on the radio and in music festivals such as Reading, and released their own music. You can play just one number or up to 3 or 4, dependant on the number of performers.
We have Henley Theatre Services who will provide professional sound support and there will be rehearsals during the day. Come and make history in March!
Contact the organiser Kerry Fretwell if you'd like to take part or need more info.
Tickets on the door £5
Junior Proms
Rupert House School, Henley RG9 2BN
Sunday 8th March, 12.45pm – 3pm
School years 1 – 6
No tickets required
An event for primary school-aged musicians who play an instrument or sing to come and perform in front of a friendly audience in a non-competitive environment. There will be a series of mini-concerts throughout the day which you will be able to perform in - solos, duets, trios or groups! You will receive encouraging feedback on your performance from our 'special advisors’.
There will be no rehearsals but a room will be available on the day for you to warm up in.
Download entry form here - closing date for entries: 25th February
Click here or email hyfinfo@gmail.com to contact the event organiser putting Junior Proms in the subject line.
HYF Unplugged
The Kenton Theatre, Henley, RG9 2BP
Friday 13th March, 7 – 9.30pm
School years 5 - 13*
The first of our three performances at the Kenton this year. If you are a classical, acoustic or folk singer or musician who doesn't need a backing track, this is for you!
*Performers in years 5&6 have the option to perform in either HYF Unplugged OR Junior Proms. Please note however, organisers reserve the right to move younger acts to Junior Proms if Unplugged is oversubscribed or feel it would be more suitable for the act to participate in Junior Proms.
Rehearsal times: Friday 13th March from 3.30pm - we will contact you to arrange a rehearsal slot.
Download entry form here - Closing date for entries is 25th February.
Tickets required. Available from the Kenton box office from 26th February.
Click here or email hyfinfo@gmail.com to contact the event organiser putting HYF Entertain in the subject line.
HYF Dance
The Kenton Theatre, Henley, RG9 2BP
Saturday 14th March, 2 - 4pm
School years 1 – 13
Your chance to show us your dance routines on the Kenton stage - all ages in one show this year!
Rehearsal times: Saturday 14th March from 11am. We will contact you to arrange a rehearsal slot.
Download entry form here - Closing date for entries is 25th February.
Tickets required. Available from the Kenton box office from 26th February.
Click here or email hyfinfo@gmail.com to contact the event organiser putting HYF Dance in the subject line.
HYF Variety
The Kenton Theatre, Henley, RG9 2BP
Saturday 14th March, 7 – 9:30pm
School years 1 - 13*
Come and entertain the audience - tell a story, make us laugh, do some magic, sing or play to a backing track or show us your gym skills. Anything goes!
*Please note that the organisers reserve the right to move acts to another HYF show if HYF Variety is oversubscribed.
Rehearsal times: Thursday 12th March from 3.30pm. We will contact you to arrange a time.
Download entry form here - Closing date for entries is 25th February
Tickets required. Available from the Kenton box office from 26th February.
Click here or email hyfinfo@gmail.com to contact the event organiser putting HYF Variety in the subject line.