Do you love classical music? Do you want to support young professionals in their careers? Do you want to help provide free vocal tuition to local children with an interest in singing?
We invite you to become part of Birr Festival of Music as a valued patron or sponsor in 2026.
Be part of Birr Festival of Music and become a vital part of supporting great music on your doorstep!
Deadline
Thursday 16 April | 3pm
Support
Patrons
€100 (Solo)
€180 (Duo)
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Ticket(s)* to:
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Baroque Classics at Kinnitty Castle Hotel (exclusive entry)
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The Trench Award Gala Concert
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Free official Weekend Programme
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Listing in our Official Weekend Programme
Sponsors
€250
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x2 Tickets to:
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Baroque Classics in Kinnitty Castle Hotel (exclusive entry)​
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The Trench Award Gala Concert
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Free official Weekend Programme
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Your ad in our Official Weekend Programme
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Promotion on Festival website & Social Media channels
* €100 patronage = 1 ticket per event
* €180 patronage = 2 tickets per event
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Please read your confirmation email carefully for further details
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BAROQUE CLASSICS
@ KINNITTY CASTLE HOTEL
Monday 4 May | 3.00pm
(Prosecco Reception from 2.30pm)
(Exclusive to Festival Patrons & Sponsors)
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In grateful acknowledgement of Birr Festival of Music Patrons, Sponsors and Friends, the stunning Drawing Room at Kinnitty Castle Hotel is the venue for a concert of Baroque arias and chamber music by Bach, Purcell and Handel. Featuring Katy Kelly (soprano),
Niall Kinsella (harpsichord), past Trench Award winners and guests.
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This event is sponsored by our new venue partners Kinnitty Castle Hotel.
THE TRENCH AWARD
GALA CONCERT
Sunday 3 May | 7.30pm
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Six outstanding singers and instrumentalists, selected through a highly competitive application process, take to the stage
for an evening that has become one of the highlights of the festival. Recipients of The Trench Award, Birr Lions Club Bursary, Canto Al Serchio Prize, Connolly Award, Lumcloon
Energy Award and the Tullamore Gramophone Society Bursary (new this year) will be decided by an esteemed panel of industry experts.
Accompanist | Dearbhla Brosnan
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If you would prefer to pay over the phone, please contact our Ticket Agent Birr Theatre & Arts Centre on (057) 91 22911 Monday – Friday 1.00 - 5.30pm