City of Derry International Choir Festival

Welcome to the City of Derry International Choir Festival, to be held from 24 - 28 October 2018.

Created as a joyous celebration of choral music-making, the festival will provide opportunities for competitive and non-competitive participation for singers across a wide range of styles, ensembles and ages. The choral activities will begin with a school focus where primary and post-primary choirs can enjoy the excitement of competing, and take part in professionally-led workshops with renowned choral directors.

National choirs from Ireland and the UK will be invited to participate in a variety of competitions and performances, including Mixed Voice, Equal Voice, Youth, Vocal Ensemble, Sacred, Popular, Jazz & Gospel and Barbershop categories.

The International Competition will provide the highlight of the choral festival with top-class performances from some of the world's most accomplished choirs, who will compete for the prestigious locally-designed 'Oak Tree of Derry' trophy as well as a significant monetary award.

Aside from the competitive focus, the City of Derry will come alive with pop-up performances, high-quality concerts and educational activities providing a celebration of everything choral music has to offer.

An initiative of the City of Derry Civic Choirs with the support of Walled City Music, the festival hopes to establish itself firmly on the global calendar of international choral festivals for many years to come. We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you and your choir to the City of Derry International Choral Festival. Enjoy!