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The Isle of Man Festival of Choirs have announced their Nineth Festival, which will take place from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th October 2027.<\/p>\n
From its inception in 2010 the Festival has quickly established itself and is now recognised as a serious, yet friendly, musical competition of stature and attracts choirs from around the UK and Ireland and wherever choral singing is enjoyed and celebrated.<\/p>\n
The competition will be held in the Villa Marina situated on Douglas Promenade. The centrepiece is the Royal Hall, a state-of-the-art and spectacular auditorium that combines Edwardian grandeur and comfort with the latest sound and light system to create an amazing atmosphere. This venue is indeed a pride of the community and a phenomenal place to sing and perform.<\/p>\n
The weekend will begin on the Friday evening with the popular \u2018Welcome Evening\u2019 where choristers can meet, eat, drink, sing and get to know each other before the competition begins.<\/p>\n
The festival will include an Ensemble Competition which will take place as a stand-alone competition prior to Sunday\u2019s final. Each ensemble will be required to sing two contrasting pieces of no more than 10 minutes maximum.<\/p>\n
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The main competition, which takes place on the Saturday will include classes for Male Voice, Ladies Voice, Mixed Voice and an Open Class. The first two from each class will receive prizes of \u00a3500 and \u00a3200 respectively. Each choir will be called on to perform four contrasting pieces of their own choice, one of which will be unaccompanied. Winners of each class go through to the final on Sunday, with the overall winning choir scooping an additional prize of \u00a31,500 and the \u2018Choir of the Festival\u2019 trophy.<\/p>\n
There will also be ample opportunity for choristers and supporters to have great fun exploring the Isle of Man taking in some of the glorious countryside, rugged coastline, attractions, \u00a0heritage electric, steam and mountain railways and historical sites.<\/p>\n
Home to the Celts, Vikings and the oldest continuous parliament in the world, the Isle of Man is steeped in history and choirs can enjoy visiting the many Manx National Heritage sites dotted around the Island.\u00a0 10,000 years of history presented as \u2018The Story of Mann\u2019 links medieval castles and ancient burial sites to a Viking longhouse and the largest water wheel in the world, Laxey Wheel, a model of Victorian engineering.<\/p>\n
We are looking forward to personally welcoming choristers to the beautiful Isle of Man to enjoy the 2027 Festival of Choirs.<\/p>\n
\u2018Although competition remains at the heart of the Festival, it is aimed at supporting and nurturing the continuance of choirs and choral groups.\u00a0 We also strive to include family and friends during the weekend to ensure that they too can enjoy the many unique aspects of our Island while others sing!\u2019<\/p>\n
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The application form can be filled in online, \u00a0or alternatively, can be found at the link below. Please complete and e-mail to \u00a0iomfestivalofchoirs@outlook.com<\/a>. Following receipt of your entry, payment details will be forwarded to the main contact for processing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0a0a0a” custom_padding=”||85px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ top_divider_color=”#310903″ bottom_divider_style=”waves” bottom_divider_color=”#310903″ bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”38px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”63px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.festivalofchoirs.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/323134774_2507430376225166_2307829882131916200_n.jpg” width=”100%” min_height=”278px” custom_margin=”18px||8px|6px|false|false” custom_padding=”161px||5px|13px|false|false” filter_saturate=”0%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||46px|||” border_color_left=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” border_width_left=”6px” border_color_left=”#876323″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There will be Four classes of competition:<\/p>\n Ladies Voice (Competition A)<\/p>\n Male Voice (Competition B)<\/p>\n Mixed Voice (Competition C)<\/p>\n Open Category (Competition D)<\/p>\n Each choir will be required to sing four contrasting pieces of their own choice, one of which must be unaccompanied.\u00a0 The winner of each category will go through to the Choir of the Festival Final where they will be required to sing a 25 minute repertoire of their choice but allowing only one piece already sung in their class entry.<\/p>\n Competition Rules can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n PRIZES<\/strong><\/p>\n A \u00a0 \u00a0Ladies Voice \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1st Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3500 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2nd Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3200<\/p>\n B \u00a0 Male Voice \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1st Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3500 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2nd Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3200<\/p>\n C \u00a0 Mixed\u00a0 Voice \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1st Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3500 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2nd Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3200<\/p>\n D\u00a0 \u00a0Open Class\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01st Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3500 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2nd Prize:\u00a0 \u00a3200<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|20px|||false|false” border_width_right=”6px” border_color_right=”#876323″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ensemble Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n The Ensemble competition\u00a0 is a stand-alone competition that will take place on the Sunday prior to the Choir of the Festival \u00a0final. Each ensemble, which will consist of between 4 and 12 voices, will be required to sing two contrasting pieces of no more than 10 minutes. Please note: this is an additional competition to the festival and the winning ensemble will not compete for the Choir of the Festival trophy.<\/p>\n Ensemble Competition Prizes:-<\/p>\n 1st Prize – \u00a3150<\/p>\n 2nd Prize – \u00a375<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” border_width_left=”6px” border_color_left=”#876323″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n FESTIVAL PROGRAMME (timetable subject to alteration)<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday 15th October 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 16th October 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday 17th October 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The above times are provisional and may be altered depending on the number of entries<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0a0a0a” custom_padding=”||85px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ top_divider_color=”#310903″ bottom_divider_style=”waves” bottom_divider_color=”#310903″ bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”38px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”52px” background_image=”https:\/\/www.festivalofchoirs.im\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/james-qualtrough-lr58TP6JRwo-unsplash-scaled.jpg” min_height=”315px” custom_margin=”2px|||-4px||” custom_padding=”193px|||14px||” filter_saturate=”0%” filter_brightness=”88%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px|||” border_color_left=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” border_width_left=”6px” border_color_left=”#876323″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PACKAGE OPERATORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The following operators are able to put together bespoke packages for the festival: Please see www.visitisleofman.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for special offers. 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Steam Packet Holidays – www.steampacketholidays.com<\/a> – 08722 992 992
Isle of Man Event Services – www.iomevents.com<\/a> – 01624 664460<\/p>\n
Alternatively, you can arrange your own travel and accommodation for your visit.
To assist you in this, please contact Isle of Man Tourism on 01624 686801 or log on to: www.visitisleofman.com<\/p>\n\n