A bunch of jolly carollers got into the spirit of things with Santa hats, tinsel, and even reindeer antlers. In the quiet little town of Strangford, the strains of Away in a Manger drifted quietly across the lough as seagulls wafted in time to the music … and then we had a great lunch in […]
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The coach rocked and rolled with music all the way to Hillsborough Fort – and back – we are indefatigable! This time we got to sing indoors, and what a difference it made, not only to our personal comfort, but to our sound. We were so pleased with ourselves we wouldn’t shut up, ending with […]
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The wind was gusting, the leaves were flying, and rain hovered in the wings, but nothing could dampen the spirits of Antrim Community Choir as they performed at Antrim Castle on the afternoon of Sunday 27th October 2013, the start of their Delusions of Grandeur Tour. Northern Ireland has some wonderful castles. No-one in Antrim Community Choir […]
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On Saturday 28 September 2013, the Massereene Golf Club’s wonderful venue set the scene for Antrim Community Choir’s fundraising event – a great night of fun and entertainment, featuring not only the choir, but also Malojian, with Stevie Scullion and Una McCann, as well as the super Swing Gals. The more the choir performs the more enthusiastic […]
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We have just announced new performance dates for the Autumn and Winter, including the first few dates for our Delusions of Grandeur Tour. Firstly, we have been invited to perform at Stormont Castle on Sunday 15 September as part of European Heritage Week and at Berry Street Church on Friday 20 September for Culture Night Belfast 2013. These […]
Read more »Fact one: NI has some beautiful castles in stunning locations.Fact two: No one in the Antrim Community Choir lives in a castle.Fact three: Wouldn’t it be fun to pretend that we do, just for the afternoon? And so, the idea of Delusions of Grandeur was born. It rose from the wish to enjoy our countryside, to sing in […]
Read more »Antrim Community Choir will be holding a Fundraising Quiz on Friday 14th June 2013 at McLarnon’s Ramble Inn at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5.00 per person. So come along and enjoy the challenge! Venue Address:McLarnon’s Ramble Inn236 Lisnevenagh RoadAntrimBT42 2JT
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The choir has been invited to perform at the Massereene Golf Club on Saturday 28th September. The evening will commence at 8pm. Details of supporting acts and ticket prices will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Keep checking back for updated information!
Read more »While considering future projects for 2013, the idea of singing in as many of Northern Ireland’s castles as possible was proposed. The spontaneous suggestion of the name “The Delusions of Grandeur Tour” was an instant hit. We are eager to serenade visitors at both privately owned and publicly managed properties and would love to hear […]
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BY CHRISTINE HARRISON – PUBLISHED IN THE ANTRIM GUARDIAN 20 DECEMBER 2012 Despite only being established 11 months ago, Antrim Community Choir have enjoyed a successful 2012, which culminated in the Four Corners Festival at the Old Courthouse. Using the event as their launch night, the all inclusive, all ability, non audition choir accepted the […]
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