Newry Musical Feis is a festival of Music, Dance and Speech, which takes place annually in Newry Town Hall and the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. 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 Bursaries is offered each year. Specialist workshops and masterclasses are organised from time to time with content designed to address areas for development as identified by our adjudicators. The Feis is an affiliated member of the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech
Dates: Ballet & Theatre Dance - 7-13 April
Speech & Drama (Open) 15-20 April
Music 21-27 April
Speech & Drama (Schools) 29 April-3 May