Celebrating Success – Award Winners’ Lunchtime Concert. Join us on Friday 15th August at First Presbyterian Church, Armagh, for a special lunchtime concert showcasing two of the brightest young stars on the classical music scene. Enjoy a stunning programme from Senan Sheridan,

Come and Sing: The Seasons. Join us for a joyful evening of choral singing led by the inspirational Dónal Doherty, Artistic Director of the City of Derry International Choir Festival and conductor of the acclaimed choir Codetta. To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi’s

Unlock Your Vocal Potential with Paul Farrington at the Charles Wood Festival!. Join us for an extraordinary opportunity to refine your singing skills with the internationally renowned vocal coach, Paul Farrington! With a distinguished international career as a vocal consultant

Call for Festival Volunteers! 🌟. The Charles Wood Festival is just around the corner, and we’re looking for some brilliant volunteers to help make it all happen! Whether it’s welcoming audiences at the door, handing out programmes, chaperoning choirs, or helping us set up

Opening Concert - Get Your Tickets!. One of our Festival highlights, you don't want to miss the Opening Concert on Sunday 10th August which officially kicks off our 2025 Festival in St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral. A spectacular celebration of local and international

The 2025 Charles Wood Festival & Summer School is nearly here! 🎶. Our full programme is now available – and we’ve put it all together in a short video so you can see what’s in store. From world-class concerts and workshops to community events and stunning performances by our

Composer Competition Deadline Approaching!. Calling all composers! There’s still time to enter the Charles Wood Festival Composer Competition — but don’t leave it too late. Entries close at the end of June!. This is a fantastic opportunity for composers of all ages to have their

Launch of the 32nd Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School. We were delighted to officially launch the 2025 Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School last night in the stunning surroundings of the Archbishop’s Palace in Armagh. We were joined by our sponsors,

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and long-serving board member, Rodney Spence. Rodney was part of the Charles Wood Festival family for many years and his contribution has been felt in so many ways. Whether through his superb piano

Do you think you could set these words to music?. To celebrate John Rutter KBE’s 80th birthday, the 2025 Charles Wood Festival is inviting composers to create a choral setting of Psalm 46: 1–5, 10 – a powerful and moving text selected by the maestro himself. This is your chance

LAST CALL!. Don't miss out on your chance to apply for the Charles Wood Singers or Charles Wood Girls' Choir!. Whether you’re looking to push your singing to the next level or just love being part of an amazing choir, this is your chance to learn so much and make memories that

Exciting News for Composers! 🎶. The Charles Wood Festival is thrilled to announce the return of our Composition Competition, designed to inspire composers of all ages! This year, to celebrate John Rutter's 80th Birthday, he has invited entrants to compose a brand new choral

Calling all pianists!. We’re on the lookout for a talented Piano Intern to join the Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School from 12th–16th August 2025 in Armagh!. This is an incredible opportunity to: Work alongside world-renowned vocal coach Paul Farrington, Accompany

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Charles Wood Girls’ Choir 2025, running from Saturday 9th to Friday 15th August in the stunning city of Armagh. Festival Highlights Include:.🎵 Intensive training with Christopher Gray (St John’s College, Cambridge).🌟 Coaching from top

One Week Left to Apply!. If you’re thinking about joining the Charles Wood Singers this summer, now’s the time – applications close in just one week!. Whether you're a returning member or new to the family, we can't wait to welcome you to a week of exceptional music-making, fun,

Join the Charles Wood Singers for the 2025 Charles Wood Festival, taking place during the 10th-17th August 2025 in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Applications are still open!. To apply and for more details, visit our website:

That’s a wrap for the 7th Charles Wood International Song Competition. The winner of the Senior Final is Madeleine Perring. The runner-up was Ellie Donald and winner of the Dame Felicity-Lott Song Prize and the Irish Prize was awarded to Peter Thomas O'Reilly. It has been a

Another brilliant session of music awaits us this evening with our Senior Finalists: Ash Howard, Ellie Donald, Peter O’Reilly, Madeleine Perring, and Jacq Herbots. Do come along at 7pm to St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and share in the drama and excitement. Admission is

It was a fantastic Junior Class final this afternoon with incredibly talented young singers. First prize goes to Katharina Beirweiler, second prize and the Charles Wood Song Prize for best performance of a Charles Wood song goes to Sam Britner.