Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub are once again looking for acts to perform across our FOUR stages at the Royal Norfolk Show on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June 2026!
There will be a large-scale music-making opportunity taking place in The Grand Ring this year, with a carnival theme. This will take place on Wednesday 24th June from 11.40am – 12.10pm. A link to register your interest in this will be emailed to schools over the next few weeks.
In addition to this we will be offering Norfolk Music Service staff performances on all our stages from 12.30pm-1.15pm, so please schedule in your picnic in one of these areas to enjoy a music lunch.
With our four stages, we’re ready to host every musical genre and ensemble size, from solo performers to concert bands and choirs across both days at the Royal Norfolk Show. Check out our stages below!
Deadline to apply: Tuesday 31st March 2026.
Please note:
Performers on both the School stage and Bandstand stage will be sent a link to order their entrance tickets via the Royal Norfolk Showground. This may include coach and car park tickets and will be at the discretion of the RNAA. Please note if you are attending with an educational setting, you must order your tickets directly from RNAA by following this link: Educational Tickets – Royal Norfolk Show. If you are attending as a soloist, band or group not in an educational setting, you will be emailed regarding ticket allocation for performers only and approved chaperons.
Each performer will be issued with free entrance to the Norfolk Show. Any performers under the age of 16 not attending with their educational setting will need to be chaperoned by a parent or guardian (one additional entrance ticket will be issued for each under 16 taking part for a parent/guardian chaperone).
We will be in contact by Friday 1st May 2026 if we are able to offer you a performance opportunity this year. Once you have accepted the performance slot offered you will be asked to submit a set list and stage plan for your performance including any technical requirements by Friday 29th May 2026.
Any students under the age of 16 will need to apply for a child performance licence if they are not attending with their educational setting. Proof of this licence will be required by Friday 29th May 2026. Further information on this can be found here: Children in employment and entertainment – Norfolk County Council.
School Stage
This stage can accommodate up to 50 performers and is suitable for choirs, musical groups and ensembles.
Equipment available to support your performance includes:
- drum kit
- electric piano
- microphones
- music stands
- PA with functionality to play tracks
- a sound engineer to support your performance
Performance slots available:
- Wednesday 24th June, 10.00am – 7.00pm
- Thursday 25th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Each performance will be allocated 30 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down.
Bandstand Stage
This stage is the perfect location for ensembles or bands, whether you’re a brass band, jazz orchestra or school beginner’s ensemble.
The stage can accommodate up to 40 performers (some may be located in front of the bandstand)
Equipment available to support your performance includes:
- drum kit
- electric piano
- microphones
- music stands
- bass amp
- guitar amp
- PA with functionality to play tracks
- a sound engineer to support your performance
Performance slots available:
- Wednesday 24th June, 10.00am – 6.00pm
- Thursday 25th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Each performance will be allocated 40 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down.
Acoustic Stage
Are you a talented soloist, duo or trio? If so then this is the stage for you! Located near the popular food court this intimate stage provides the perfect background to any chilled-out afternoon.
Equipment available to support your performance includes:
- electric piano
- microphones
- DI box
- PA
- a sound engineer
This stage will only accommodate up to three performers and no drums will be permitted.
Performance slots available:
- Wednesday 24th June, 10.00am – 6.00pm
- Thursday 25th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Each performance will be allocated 40 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down.
New Noise Stage
Our New Noise Stage will be returning this year bringing contemporary music to the woodlands area throughout this year’s Royal Norfolk. This stage is for smaller ensembles and bands requiring amplification.
Equipment available to support your performance includes:
- drum kit
- electric piano
- microphones
- guitar and bass amps
- PA with functionality to play tracks
- a sound engineer to support your performance
This stage can accommodate up to 20 performers.
Performance slots available:
- Wednesday 24th June 2024, 10.00am – 6.00pm
- Thursday 25th June 2024, 10.00am-4.00pm
Each performance will be allocated 30 minutes inclusive of setting up and packing down.