Vanissa Law

In recent years, community singing has become an increasingly visible and valued part of cultural life in Northern Ireland. Choirs of all kinds—community, workplace, health-focused, faith-based, and independent—have flourished across towns and cities. In 2025, this momentum found a powerful new focal point with the arrival of BBC Sing ! as a named, large-scale event in Northern Ireland. The arrival of BBC Sing! in 2025 2025 marked the first clearly documented year of BBC Sing! in Northern...

At the end of February, Castle Voices will be opening the doors of Carrickfergus Town Hall for a full-day singing training workshop — a day dedicated to learning, listening, and singing together. Taking place on Saturday 28 February 2026 , this free workshop is made possible through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Small Grants Programme. It’s open to anyone with an interest in singing — whether you sing regularly in a choir, are curious about vocal technique, or simply enjoy making...

All-Time Favourites Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 7:30pm. Carrickfergus Town Hall Tickets: Available via Eventbrite On 18 February 2026, Castle Voices invites you to an evening shaped by songs many of us already carry in our hearts. All-Time Favourites is exactly what it sounds like: a concert built around music that has travelled with us through different stages of life—songs we hum absent-mindedly, return to in difficult moments, or associate with people and memories we love. This programme...