Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are delighted to be hosting a number of special events over the Christmas period.
This includes a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols which will be held in St Patricks Parish Church, Kilrea on Thursday 12th December at 8pm followed by Supper. The choir look forward to welcoming everyone for an atmospheric evening of Christmas music and readings.
In addition, the choir are busy preparing for their annual Christmas Concert which, due to popular demand, will be held over two nights on Monday 16th December and Tuesday 17th December at 8pm.
Once again the venue is Ballymena Academy and doors will be open from 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £8 for primary school children with Supper included in the price.
The choir has grown and developed under the leadership of Musical Director, Barkley Thompson and now has nearly 60 choristers bringing together its members from across the Northern Ireland farming and rural community.
Barkley commented:
“Christmas is a very special time for us. This year we are doing Christmas a little differently with the addition of two new events in our calendar!
“We’re thrilled to be hosting our first ever Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Kilrea and are excited about holding our annual Christmas Concert, not least because we are holding it over two nights this year.
“Unfortunately tickets sold out last year, so this time, to avoid disappointment, we are putting on another night. We are planning two enjoyable, fun filled evenings for everyone.”
Farmers’ Choir Chairperson, Dawn Stewart added:
“These special events provide a great opportunity for farming families and rural dwellers to come together and celebrate the Christmas season. Our members love performing together and there is a great camaraderie and friendship within the group.”
If you have any enquires please get in touch at farmerschoirni@gmail.com