Return of Girls' Choir
First chance to hear Girls’ Choir at CWF2019!
Lunchtime Concert
Malachy Frame (Baritone) & Ruth McGinley (Piano)
Hymn Festival
Join in the music-making!
Bach at Twilight
A feast of organ music.
Vocal Masterclass
Tips and Troubleshooting with Paul Farrington.
Gala Concert
The showcase event of the Festival.
Opening Concert
Brilliant line up: Thornhill College and Martin Baker!
Ulster Orchestra at CWF2019
Special BBC Radio 3 Recording
2019 Festival Programme!
Our festival programme is now available.
Paul Farrington Returns!
Work with our internationally renowned vocal coach.
Join the Charles Wood Girls' Choir
Open audition sessions are being held in Armagh, Portadown, Belfast and Dublin.
Join the Charles Wood Singers
Applications can now be made on our website.
Ellen Mawhinney wins Inaugural Song Competition
The winner of our Song Competition is Ellen Mawhinney.
Competition Finalists 2019
After an amazing semi-final, our finalists have been selected.
Vocal Masterclass
Leading vocal experts will hold a masterclass for competitors on Saturday 16th March.
Semi-Final Competitors 2019
The shortlist for the Inaugural Charles Wood Song Competition has been announced.
Dates for your Diary
The Charles Wood Festival and Summer School in 2019 will take place from Sunday 18th – Sunday 25th August.
The Inaugural Charles Wood Song Competition
We are thrilled to announce our Inaugural Charles Wood Song Competition, which will take place from Friday 15th – Saturday 16th March 2019.
Christmas Come and Sing with John Rutter
On Saturday 8th December, we had an absolutely brilliant day in St. Anne’s Cathedral Belfast, under the direction of our Patron, John Rutter.