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South Woodford to host UK’s oldest competitive music and drama festival

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The UK’s oldest competitive music and drama festival will be taking place locally in 2026.

The Stratford and East London Music Festival – which was founded in 1882 – will be held at St Mary’s Church in South Woodford and at the Redbridge Music Service in Hainault in February.

“We welcome performers of all ages and abilities, from those performing at the highest levels to those who want to be involved in non-competitive classes,” said a spokesperson.

The deadline for entries is 31 December.

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