Someone once opened the door to music for you. A teacher. A parent. A friend. They gave you something that stays for life: sound, story, wonder.
Right now, there is a young person in Northern Ireland who has never experienced the power of live music. They have never felt that moment when voices rise together and change the air in the room.
Through its productions, education programmes, and Chorus Development Programme, Northern Ireland Opera introduces hundreds of children, young people, and communities to opera and music each year. For many, it is the first time they encounter the art form that can shape a lifetime of creativity and curiosity.
Don’t let the music fall silent. Ensure it continues for the next generation.
We are a charity and the support of donors, friends, trusts, sponsors, foundations and our principal funder, the Arts Council NI, is vital in helping us in our mission to bring accessible and high quality opera performances to as many people as possible in Northern Ireland. Find out more about our partners and sponsors here.
There are many different ways to support the work we do and be part of our story. You can come and see one of our productions, shows or events, sign up to our newsletter or follow us on social media and give us feedback about our productions.
If you’re a festival, venue or a business looking for a performance for an event, we are always interested in finding new opportunities for our artists to perform to new audiences. Why not book us to perform at or create a special event for you? Past events we’ve created include gala dinners, cabaret nights, Christmas carols and birthday parties: contact Matthew at info@niopera.com to find out more.
If you are in a position to support us financially or in kind, either as an individual or as a corporate sponsor, your support could help train emerging artists, expand our community and education projects and bring live opera to new audiences across Northern Ireland.
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See how your donations can make a difference here.
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