Castle Voices

27/02/2026

Don't miss our free concert tomorrow at 3pm in the Civic Centre, Carrickfergus!
Open to all, no tickets required.

26/02/2026

Come and see us perform this Saturday! We'll be at the Civic Centre, Carrickfergus at 3pm.

Free and open to all 🎶🎶🎶

22/02/2026

🎶 Free Singing Workshop next Saturday - Everyone Welcome 🎶
Join Castle Voices for a relaxed day of singing at Carrickfergus Town Hall.

🗓 Saturday 28 February 2026
🕥 10:30am–2:45pm
🎟 Free (booking required) https://bit.ly/4bKH83M

Open to anyone who enjoys singing - no experience needed. We’ll explore vocal technique, listening, rhythm, and pitch in a supportive, friendly space. All materials provided.

🎤 Stay on for a short Castle Voices performance at 3:00pm.

Complete this form to register: https://bit.ly/4bKH83M

Find more details on our website: https://www.castlevoiceschoir.com/post/castle-voices-training-workshop-february-2026

Funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

19/02/2026

A few moments from our All Time Favourites concert last night! A huge thank you to our wonderful audience - it was especially lovely to welcome so many new faces to a Castle Voices concert.

The Town Hall was filled with such a warm, uplifting atmosphere.
We’re already looking forward to our next concert on 22 April, Dreams of Hope.

More details coming soon!

18/02/2026

Our All Time Favourites concert this evening is sold out!

11/02/2026

1 week to go until our next concert!

Join us on Wednesday 18 February at 7.30pm in Carrickfergus Town Hall for an evening of uplifting music. Bring your friends along - especially anyone who hasn’t heard us perform before!

We’ll be sharing some of our most feel-good favourites, including Blackbird, Here Comes the Sun, Lean on Me and Let It Be, as well as newer additions like Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World.

Entry is free, but seats are limited, so advance booking via Eventbrite is essential.

Reserve your seat here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/castle-voices-choir-all-time-favourites-tickets-1981855948492

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join Castle Voices for an uplifting evening of much-loved songs that span generations.

09/02/2026

🎶 Free Singing Workshop - Everyone Welcome 🎶

Join Castle Voices for a relaxed, full-day singing workshop at Carrickfergus Town Hall.

🗓 Saturday 28 February 2026
🕥 10:30am–2:45pm
🎟 Free (booking required)

Open to anyone who enjoys singing - no experience needed. We’ll explore vocal technique, listening, rhythm, and pitch in a supportive, friendly space. All materials provided.

Funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
🎤 Stay on for a short Castle Voices performance at 3:00pm.

📝 Register by 18 February 2026
Complete this form to register: https://bit.ly/4bKH83M

We’d love to sing with you 💛
Find more details on our website: https://www.castlevoiceschoir.com/post/castle-voices-training-workshop-february-2026

28/01/2026

Our next concert details - just 3 weeks today! And it's completely FREE to attend.
Come one, come all and tell all your friends who might not have seen us before.

Wednesday 18 February
7.30pm
Carrickfergus Town Hall
Reserve your seat: http://bit.ly/49OoHcU

We’ll be singing our most joyful songs from Blackbird and Here Comes the Sun to Lean on Me and Let It Be, alongside new pieces such as Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World.

Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance on Eventbrite due to limited seating.
Reserve your seat: http://bit.ly/49OoHcU

23/01/2026

Why our choir means so much more than just singing 💙

Why Choirs Matter More in Small Towns
The role of choirs outside Belfast

Outside Belfast, choirs often play a role that goes far beyond music-making. In small towns and semi-rural areas across Northern Ireland, choirs are not just cultural activities — they are vital pieces of local social infrastructure.
Where there are fewer cafés, arts venues, or regular evening events, a weekly choir rehearsal can be one of the main reasons people leave the house, see familiar faces, and feel connected. For many singers, choir is not simply a hobby but a dependable anchor in the week.

Choirs in smaller towns are usually volunteer-supported and locally organised. Members don’t just sing together; they help set up chairs, make tea, promote concerts, and support one another. This shared responsibility creates a strong sense of ownership and pride, and strengthens social bonds in ways that are harder to replicate in larger cities.

These choirs also bring together people who might not otherwise meet. Different ages, backgrounds, and life experiences share the same rehearsal space. In close-knit communities, this regular, low-pressure mixing quietly builds familiarity and trust, without needing to be framed as a formal “community initiative”.

There is also a visibility factor. A choir concert in a small town is often a significant local event, supported by families, neighbours, and local venues. Choirs help keep churches, halls, and community centres active, reinforcing the idea that cultural life does not only belong in cities.

Perhaps most importantly, choirs help counter isolation. Transport limits, caring responsibilities, and fewer social options can make disconnection easy. Choirs offer structure without pressure: you can arrive tired, miss a week, or simply listen — and still belong.

While Belfast benefits from scale and choice, choirs outside the city often operate with something equally valuable: closeness. They hold communities together in quiet, practical ways, reminding us that meaningful cultural life happens everywhere.

07/01/2026

What is a choir, really? 🎶

It’s not just about singing your own notes.

It’s about listening, blending, and being aware of the voices around you.
In this blog post from our Musical Director Vanissa Law, we explore how a choir works as one collective instrument - from voice types and 2-part vs mixed choirs, to why singers stand where they do on stage.

👉 Read the blog and discover what makes choral singing so powerful.

A Choir is a Collective InstrumentA choir is not just a group of people singing together.It is a collective instrument, made up of many individual voices that blend into one shared sound. Unlike solo singing, the goal of choral singing is unity, balance, and active listening.That is why choir singer...

03/01/2026

🎶 Our Spring term starts on Wednesday 7th January!
We’ll be rehearsing for our upcoming concerts, with the first performance on Wednesday 18th February.

🕢 Rehearsals: 7.15pm–8.45pm
📍 Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2B Joymount, Carrickfergus

Thinking about joining us? New faces are always welcome - just send us a message if you’d like to come along and give it a try!