Five events to check out at the Cork International Choral Festival today (Sunday, April 30)

The Closing Gala is the highlight of the final day of the Cork International Choral Festival but there is music all day for those looking to soak up a final piece of festival atmosphere. Check out some of Sunday's highlights here. 

9.45am: Female Voice Choirs, Male Voice Choirs & Ireland’s Choir of the Year - Cork City Hall

This national competition will name Ireland’s top Male, Female, and Overall choirs, and is sure to thrill and entertain.  There is free admission for this event.

1.45pm Light, Jazz, and Popular Music - Cork City Hall

There will be something for everyone at this diverse and exciting performance. From old Irish ballads to Broadway showstoppers and everything in between, this event is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.  There is free admission for this event.

1.30pm – 6pm: Afternoons in the Atrium, Clayton Hotel

Afternoons in the Atrium provides a day of energetic and entertaining performances by national and international choirs in the fresh, modern setting of the Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay.

It’s the perfect setting for families and festival goers who want to relax in the hotel’s bright atrium and experience the festival atmosphere in full flow.  There is free admission for this event.

5.15pm: The 2017 Cork International Choral Festival’s Awards Ceremony, Cork City Hall

The 2017 Cork International Choral Festival’s Awards Ceremony will take place in Cork City Hall.

8pm: Closing Gala - Cork City Hall

The Closing Gala Concert will take place in Cork City Hall with International choirs presenting choral music representative of their musical and cultural backgrounds in a joyful celebration of song and colour.  This is always a highlight of the week.

For the full festival programme see www.corkchoral.ie.