June 1, 2012
Ireland Calls to LGBT American Singers
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 1 MIN.
DUBLIN, Ireland - Various Voices, the choral event featuring talent from around the world, has selected Dublin as the host city for 2014's festival and, as ever, is reaching out to LGBT choirs from around the world.
The decades old event, featuring world class choirs, last took place in 2009 when London played host to 2,000 singers from 60 choirs across 50 concerts.
Taking place in the heart of Dublin Pride celebrations between the 13th and 16th June 2014, Various Voices Dublin will showcase global LGBT choral talent, feature workshops and celebrations among a host of other activities, reaching an estimated attendance of 3,000 delegates in what will be the 13th Various Voices event.
The event is on a strong start as sponsorship opportunities opened with sponsors already pledging their support and Various Voices Dublin has just opened for registration.
Bernadette Manning, one of the lead organisers, commented, "It's going to be an incredible event, full of life and full of fun. Singers from all over the world will be performing, learning and celebrating."
"That it's taking place during Dublin Pride is the icing on the cake. It's just going to be a wonderful, unforgettable experience. We can't wait to welcome everyone to Ireland. Registration is now live, so choirs can now sign up for 2014's festival and plan their trip to Ireland's historic capital city."
Anyone interested in sponsoring or taking part can get more information at: www.variousvoices.ie
LINK: www.variousvoices.ie
A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
