Applications for participation in the 2018 Cork International Choral Festival (18th -22nd April 2018) are now open. Closing date for National Competition entries (Ireland’s Choir of the Year, National Schools Competitions, National Open Competitions) is Friday 19th January 2018. Closing date for National Non-Competitive entries is Friday 16th February 2018.   This prestigious competition is an important performance and competitive platform for Irish choirs of national standing and offers them the opportunity of comparison with international standards of choral performance….     A platform for schools’ choirs from all over the country – the National Schools Competitions offer an opportunity to compete in Ireland’s foremost choral festival, while seeing, learning from and mingling with the many talented international choirs that also take part…..     A platform for Youth and Adult choirs from all over the country- the National Open Competitions offers categories including Male, Female & Mixed Voice, Chamber Choir & Ensembles, Youth Choirs and Light, Jazz & Popular Music and Church Music Competition…..     If your choir  does not wish to enter into competition, you may also consider participating non-competitively  as part of the ever popular Afternoons in the Atrium or the Church Visits Programme, or join in … Continue reading National Applications