Kilkenny's Mount Juliet Choir wins IBEC Workplace Choir of Year

The Mount Juliet International Choir (conductor Adrian Lubowicz) from Kilkenny has taken first place in the IBEC Workplace Choir of the Year, with a score of 85%.

Over 5,000 people got in tune with the Cork International Choral Festival over the May bank holiday weekend.

Renowned as one of Europe’s most prestigious choral events, audiences were treated to world-class performances from national and international choirs and had front-row seats to some highly contested competitions. Participants also enjoyed engaging workshops with leading conductors in stunning venues throughout the city.

The Choral Trail, which took place in 23 venues, proved popular with locals and visitors alike. The addition of the Marina Market proved especially popular with choirs serenading young and old all afternoon on Saturday.

The Cobh Fringe Festival was a real hit with many enjoying the free entertainment in the scenic coastal town.

The closing gala in Cork City Hall brought the curtains down on a very successful festival with uplifting performances by a host of international choirs.

Following a hugely successful festival, the jury results were finally announced for all sections of the festival’s varied and prestigious categories.

The Cork International Choral Festival is supported by the Arts Council, Fáilte Ireland, Cork City Council and Cork County Council, with the Irish Examiner, Evening Echo and Cork’s 96FM as media partners.

Plans are already well under way for next year’s Cork International Choral Festival which will take place from April 30 - Sunday, May 4, 2025.

TICKETS

Festival tickets will be available in early 2025 on corkchoral.ie.