Applications for participation in the next Cork International Choral Festival are now open!
Closing date for National Competition entries (Ireland’s Choir of the Year, National Schools Competitions, National Open Competitions) is Friday, 15th January 2027.
Closing date for National Non-Competitive entries is Friday, 5th February 2027.
Ireland's Choir of the Year Competition
This competition is an important performing and competitive platform for Irish choirs of national standing and offers them the opportunity of comparison with international standards of choral performance.
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National Open Competitions
Mixed Voice Choirs, Upper Voice Choirs, Lower Voice Choirs, Chamber Choirs & Ensembles, Church Music, Youth Choirs, and Light, Jazz & Popular Music
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Workplace Choir of the Year Competition
The Workplace Choir of the Year Competition returns in conjunction with but not exclusively for our Choirworks initiative. International and Irish choirs based in the workplace have the option of entering the competition taking place in Cork City Hall on the festival weekend.
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National School Competitions
The School Choir who receives the highest overall mark in the National Competitions for Schools is designated Ireland’s School Choir of the Festival and awarded The John Cunningham Trophy
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National Non-Competitive Participation
If your choir is interested in joining us in Cork but prefers not to enter a competition, consider non-competitive participation in our popular Afternoons in the Atrium, Choral Trail, and Cork's funky Marina Market
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