Applications from young singers and musicians sought for 2016 Trench Award

Applications are now being sought from young singers and musicians from the Midlands who are pursuing a career in professional performance in the classical field for the 2016 Trench Award.

Now in its third year, the bursary aims to assist a young professional singer or musician develop their career through further study at home or abroad.

Pictured at the 2015 Trench Award Gala at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre are: Fergus Sheil (selection panel), runner-up Gavin Brennan (Offaly), winner Carolyn Holt (Laois), John Molloy (selection panel) and Enda O’Connor (selection panel)

Those eligible to apply are students attending, or who have been offered a confirmed place at, a University/ Music College or other 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 perform a 15 minute programme at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly on Sunday, 1 May 2016 when the bursary will be awarded by a prestigious selection panel.

Applicants must be from the Midlands region or with a Midlands connection and age 25 or under.

Application form and further information available from www.birrtheatre.com or by request fromTheTrenchAward@gmail.com

Deadline for applications is Friday 18 March.