Information for Applicants and Attendees

Travel to Oxford:
The Oxford Bus Company (01865 785 400 / www.oxfordbus.co.uk/airline) run a coach service from Heathrow and Gatwick airports named ‘the airline’. Stagecoach runs a 24-hour coach service between Oxford and Central London (0345 241 8000 / www.oxfordtube.com). There are frequent rail services from London Paddington and London Marylebone to Oxford (information from National Rail Enquiries on 0345 748 4950 / www.nationalrail.co.uk). Our staff are happy to advise you about your journey to and from the Festival.

Transport to Concerts:
All concerts are within walking distance (under 1 mile) of St Hilda’s College. The office can organise taxis at an additional cost for those who would prefer not to walk.

We advise against driving as there is no parking available within St Hilda’s College.

Arrival and Registration:
Festival staff will be at St Hilda’s College to welcome participants and observers and show them to their accommodation. Please aim to register at the JdP Music Building by 14:00.

Accommodation and Meals:
Accommodation is available on site at St Hilda’s College and includes all meals. 

Meals start with dinner on 26 July and end with lunch on 3 August. 

Accommodation is subject to availability and allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. 

Requests for part-time accommodation at St Hilda’s will only be accepted, subject to availability, in early July.

Practice Pianos:
Festival participants may practise for up to three hours per day in the JdP Music Building.

Choice of Professors:
Although we try to accommodate participants’ choice of masterclass professor, we cannot guarantee that everyone will receive tuition from their preferred professors.

Certificates:
Certificates of attendance will be presented to all Festival Pass holders in the closing ceremony.

Scholarships:
We understand that for some participants the cost may be out of reach. We welcome applications for a scholarship that will help with some or all of the cost.