Our International Piano Festival and Competition will run from Monday 10 July until Monday 17 July in the Magee Campus of Ulster University. The programme of events will include:

• Lessons with the Festival faculty
• Open classes, workshops and talks
• Daily student performing opportunities
• Piano faculty concerts
• Social events

A typical day in the Festival schedule:

• 9am – 12pm:  Morning masterclasses running simultaneously throughout the campus
• 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunchtime concert by students in the Great Hall using two beautiful Steinway pianos
• 2pm – 5pm: Afternoon masterclasses, as above
• 7pm – 8:30pm: Gala concerts performed by Faculty, with some student showcases and opportunities for students to perform with Faculty on fun multiple-hands piano works, such as four hands, six hands, eight hands and two pianos.

Social events to include:

• Live traditional Irish music and dance
• Walking tour of the City
• Reception with the Mayor
• Community concerts

Practice Time

Practice rooms will be assigned as needed throughout festival week, according to availability and time limits.

Arrival/Departure

Festival participants should arrive on evening of 9 July, and depart on morning of July 18.