The Artistic Director, Chair and Board of the Charles Wood Festival and Summer School are deeply shocked and saddened by news of the sudden passing of Ian Keatley, Founding Director of our Girls’ Choir. Ian was a very special talent, who worked so brilliantly with young

Privileged to hear Charles Wood Festival Girls Choir perform on several occasions, and Ian Keatley's commitment, expertise and musicality shone brightly. This is a devastating loss. I extend my deepest condolences to his parents, family, musical friends and Festival team. FJOB

We’re delighted to publish the programmes for Monday’s Senior Finals, played by top talent from the US, Canada, Latvia, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Germany & the UK. Do join us for 1 or both sessions, beginning at 1.30pm and 7pm. Tickets at the door. Charles Wood Festival Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Catch our very own Artistic Director, Dónal Doherty in action next Monday night at Charles Wood Festival! Sing along to an eclectic mix of Glorias, led by Dónal and supported by gaudeamus 🤩 📅 Mon 12 Aug 📍 St Mark's Parish Church, Armagh 🕢 19:30 💷 £10 👇 charleswoodsummerschool.org/events

There is something for everyone at the 2024 Charles Wood Festival and Summer School next week between the 11th and 18th of August! 🎶 We have a range of services and concerts, masterclasses and private singing lessons for you to enjoy. There might even be something new for you

Unlock Your Musical Potential at the 2024 Charles Wood Festival! 🎶 Are you ready to dive into a world of music, learning, and unforgettable experiences? Join us from 11-18 August for a week filled with masterclasses, workshops, and performances that will inspire and enrich your

Who will win this year’s beautiful Dame Gillian Weir Medal? Do join us for our Senior Category Finals on Monday - Session 1, beginning 1.30pm and Session 2 with Awards Ceremony, beginning 7pm. Arts Council of Northern Ireland | Choir & Organ | St Albans International Organ Festival | Charles Wood Festival

The Charles Wood Festival starts tomorrow! We have a cracking line-up of events in Armagh this week with the first events starting tomorrow! The girls’ choir have already arrived in sunny Armagh and we can’t wait to check out all that is on offer between tomorrow and the 18th

With many of our Senior Competitors now in Armagh, here’s a preview of our Intermediate programmes, running Tuesday 13th August at 1pm. Tickets are available at the door or via this link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/niioc-interm… Good luck to them all! Arts Council of Northern Ireland

We are grateful to all of our Sponsors and Friends for making our work possible, and in particular, our Principal Funder, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through their National Lottery progamme. Competitions, masterclasses and workshops all await. Do join us this week - Charles Wood Festival

Warm good wishes from HM Lord Lieutenant and The Belfast Lieutenancy to Charles Wood Festival. A fantastic festival celebrating the finest choral traditions in sacred and secular music. Have a wonderful week 🎶👏

Day 1 comes to a close... It has been one of the sunniest days in Armagh this summer to celebrate the start of this magnificent week of music! Rounding off the evening in style we had the world-famous organist, Thomas Trotter, performing on the eve of the NIIOC senior final

From Canada, to the US, Germany to Latvia, UK to the Czech Republic … just some of our Senior Competitors enjoying some #Armagh hospitality. Do join them for tomorrow’s competitions - St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, 1.30 and 7pm.

Hello everyone, Charles Wood Festival (Charles Wood Festival), #Armagh. Is taking place this week please see their below tweet for a #Summary of all the #Events:

They’ve a lot to think about! Our esteemed jury: Thomas Trotter (chair), Anna-Victoria Baltrush and David Hill. A superb afternoon session complete. Join us at 7pm for session 2 and our Awards Ceremony.

Festival Highlight: The Charles Wood Festival Gala Concert Get ready for an unforgettable evening at 8pm in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh. This is the grand highlight of the Charles Wood Festival, featuring a stunning lineup of performances. The Charles Wood

Huge Congratulations from HM Lord Lieutenant and The Belfast Lieutenancy to Charles Wood Festival and our Colleague Richard Yarr MBE DL on another successful Festival in the Cathedral city of Armagh, celebrating the composer and the finest traditions in choral singing. Here's to 2025 🎶🎹🌟

Join us this morning as BBC Radio Ulster broadcasts its weekly Morning Service from the Charles Wood Festival. Dean Shane Forster leads worship with the Charles Wood Singers, conducted by David Hill. Listen live at 10.00am. bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09… Arts Council of Northern Ireland ABCCultureNI

Start of term for the board of The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon … and feeling fully branded! Inspiring discussions with colleagues who are #passionate, #insightful and #determined to deliver.

niioc.com/news/niioc-202… Full details of our 2024 prize winners ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Charles Wood Festival St Albans International Organ Festival Choir & Organ RCO David Hill