Applications are invited from young singers and musicians who are pursuing a career in professional performance in the classical field.

Now in its sixth year, The Trench Award aims to assist a young singer or musician develop their professional career through further study at home or abroad. The bursary will be awarded to a student attending, or having been offered a confirmed place at, a University/ Music College or another accredited specialist music establishment undertaking classical music studies, either instrumental or vocal, in pursuit of a career in professional performance.

Six finalists will be invited to attend Birr Festival of Music and to perform a 15 minute programme at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly on Sunday 5 May 2019 when the bursary will be awarded by a prestigious selection panel.

See further details at the link below.