The Bardic Trials
The Bardic Applications are closed for 2024, if you would like to apply to for the Bardic Trials 2025 applications will open 30th November 2024
The Search For A New Bard...
The Bardic Trials is an open contest of three rounds where oral artists such as spoken-word performers (poets, storytellers, comedians), dramatists and singer/songwriters are invited to compete before a live audience and a panel of expert judges. Votes are cast to decide who will make it through each round, and by the end of the final round the new Bard emerges. Anyone can enter and anyone could win, and everyone gets to have their say. This is an opportunity to get your words heard and carry the burning torch of the Bardic Tradition onward into a new chapter. If you would like to compete for the prestigious position of Bard Of Stony Stratford, please read our Home page so you understanding the Bard's role and then complete the entry form at the bottom of this page, or contact us for more details. Up to 8 competitors can compete on the Bardic Trials evening to be judged by audience and judging panel (made up of experts in performance, local Councillors, at least one member of the Bardic Council and the former Bard). Entry to the trials
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