The Rosemarie Barnard Shield is a new venture for Bungay Folk Festival. This is supported by Rosemarie Barnard who is a regular singer at local events and a sufferer of Parkinson’s Disease.
Rosemarie is passionate about encouraging people to sing for their health and mental health benefits. She is providing the winner's shield . This will take place in The Three Tuns on Saturday 6th Sept from 2 - 4.30pm. Advance registering for your team is essential. All rules and details are included below.
Rosemarie Barnard Chorus Shield : Rules & Such
Group size: 3- 6 persons
No accompanying instrumentation.
Any song, traditional or contemporary, in a folk style with a dominant chorus element.
Entrants are politely requested to keep the duration of their songs below the 5-minute mark.
The use of written prompts by performers is strongly discouraged and may influence the judge’s decisions where observed.
This is an amateur competition. Please no professional, or semi- pro, groups. Entries will not be accepted by groups of singers who have collectively been engaged by Bungay Folk Festival, past or present.
Entrants are strongly encouraged to attend for the duration of Chorus Cup event to encourage and appreciate other participants. Awards will not be made in absentia.
Entry applications to be sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight 23/08/2025 Song title and Team name.