Newry Musical Feis
About
Newry Musical Feis is a festival of Music, Dance and Speech. There are seven Sections scheduled within the period February to May. Professional adjudicators provide feedback of the highest standard to performers of all ages in Ballet & Theatre Dance, Irish Dance (Confined), Irish Dance (Open), Irish Traditional Music, Music, Speech & Drama (Open) and Speech & Drama (Schools).Certificates, medals and trophies are awarded for exceptional performances. A number of sustantial Bursaries are offered each year with awards for Young Musician, Young Singer (Classical); Young Singer (Musical Theatre); Young Organist; Young Dancer; Young Drama Performer; and Young Traditional Musician. Specialist workshops and masterclasses are organised annually with content designed to address areas for development as identified by our adjudicators. The Feis, which was founded in 1928, is an affiliated member of the British and International Federation of Festivals.