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Springboard offers a range of competitive and non-competitive classes for music and drama students of all ages, conducted in a friendly and supportive environment. In 2024 we celebrated the centenary of a performing arts festival in Brighton & Hove.

Springboard 2026 will take place during four weekends starting on 28 February.  Entries are now open.  You can access the online entry system here.  Speech & Drama entries close on 19 December 2025 and music entries close on 28 January 2026.

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We are facing sharply increased venue costs and welcome any financial support you are able to offer. Please consider sponsoring a class or donating a prize.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

We are grateful to our main sponsors, Tongdean Eye Clinic, for their continued support.

Click on the images below to watch past Springboard performers telling us why they found the experience so valuable:

Richard Durrant,  Guitarist
Nathan Reeve – actor
Owen Eastwood – pianist
Sophia Liu – pianist/teacher
Tyzer McAllister – musician

News: check out our latest posts here

Speech & Drama

14-15, 21-22 March 2026

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Guitar

1 March 2026

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Piano

28 Feb, 1, 14 March 2026

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Singing

7 March 2026

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Strings

7-8 March 2026

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Woodwind and brass section

Woodwind & Brass

8 March 2026

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Musical Theatre

8 March 2026

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Performing opportunities

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