GLEE CHALLENGE 2026 | Schools Frisson Foundation

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!

Be sure to explore our YouTube channels to see more!

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KEY STEPS

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REGISTER

Choirs need to complete and submit the registration form. The school will be invoiced for the registration fee (£60.00) at a later date - entries before the 30th June will be eligible for an early bird discount

Once registered we will provide resources, teacher/choir leader workshops through our members website to help the Glee journey.

Places are limited. Early registration is recommended

PRACTICE /REHEARSAL

Schools form a choir and plan for practice, rehearsal and performance through the months leading up to the Challenge events.

REGIONAL FINALS

Winners of the various heats will progress to their Regional finals.

The winners of each Regional Final, and should space permit the next best scoring choirs across all regions, will be invited to join the National Final.

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

PROVISIONAL DATES

What can I expect?

our very best attention
support materials
- signing resources/videos (avail Oct 20th)
- lyrics, lyric videos
- supporting teacher workshops
members zone
Glee Singing Ambassador Programme
email/social media updates
Mobile app (not yet available)
regular newsletter
performance at one of Scotland's leading venues
participation certificates for all children taking part

FAQs

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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'')