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SCOTTISH PRIMARY SCHOOL GLEE CHALLENGE
Welcome to the Glee Challenge 2026
The Glee Challenge events are not your typical school choir performances, carol concerts or large-scale choir gatherings where your child gets lost in the crowd.
We stand out from the rest!
The Glee Challenge stands as one of the most extensive and inclusive school choir programmes out there. With more than 5000 children taking part, our choirs have graced the stages of Scotland's top venues – Usher Hall, Royal Concert Hall, Perth Concert Hall, and Alhambra Theatre – captivating audiences made up of their peers, guardians, and parents.
Our Glee Challenge shows are a one-of-a-kind experience that radiates an unforgettable energy. Parents, guardians, educators, and staff all agree on the remarkable impact that the Challenge has on the children, schools, and the wider school community. In 2026, the Challenge will even reach the Eden Court Theatre, ensuring our programme reaches every corner of Scotland!
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What makes it so different?
The formula is simple - it's about the children. It's about songs and music children know, recognise, identify and share with friends and family. It allows children to express themselves and yes, be pop and rock stars for a day. Children are front and foremost in what we do and what we value.
For schools it gathers all the benefits that music brings and more. It truly does make a difference in school and in the lives of the children taking part. The uniqueness of the Challenge also brings the school community together in a way that very few other school initiatives can.
KEY STEPS
Choirs learn two songs a set song and one of their own choosing which they will perform in sectionals (heats) in a venue in their area. Performances will be judged by an independent panel of judges. Choirs will be judged on the following of vocals, visuals (including choreography), team work and performance.
SECTIONALS
The culmination of the incredible Glee journey where the top choirs will come together in the hope that their school will be crowned this year's National Champions
NATIONAL FINAL
What can I expect?
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our very best attention
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support materials
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signing resources/videos
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lyrics, lyric videos
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supporting teacher workshops
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members zone
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email/social media updates
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Mobile app
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regular newsletter
- performance at one of Scotland's leading venues
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participation certificates for all children taking party
2026 THEME
Every year we choose a theme that we try to build on throughout the year.The theme for this year's Challenge is 'Old School to New Cool' .
What does it mean?
This year we are celebrating artists and bands whose careers have spanned multiple decades - typically three or more (this also includes those who have had hits in the 2000s, 2010s and the 2020s). They will have successfully evolved their sound, image or influence to remain relevant and appealing across generations. These artists started in earlier musical eras (''old school'') and continue to resonate with newer audiences (''new cool'')