Prize Fund & Trophies

The Southend Musical Festival Association wishes to express its thanks to all who have given trophies, donated money or other prizes over the years. Each contributor (unless specifically requested otherwise) is credited against each relevant class within the syllabus.

Trophies: The Southend Musical Festival is proud of its collection of trophies which, over the years since the Festival began in 1911, have been donated by public figures and many music lovers and drama enthusiasts who have been involved in the competitions in one way or another. We feel that it is particularly important not to lose sight of our long and interesting history and have therefore, since the year 2000, been researching the background of the wealth of cups, trophies and other awards which have been donated over the years. Below there are links to the different sections and their relevant trophies.

Prize funds: There are various classes in all sections that offer the chance to win books or money and information, we are very grateful for the generous donations for these. For more information, please look at the syllabus. In recent years we have become custodians of the Edna Head Award and the Freda Parry Scholarship. The former can be found in the All Instruments Section and there is a £500 1st place prize. The Freda Parry is a scholarship award, found in the Singing Section, of £1,500.