Announcing our Autumn 2026 season soon!
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08/09/2025
Next Generation Artists 26/27 audition applications now open!
Deadline: Friday 11th September, 5pm.
We are delighted to open applications for our Next Generation Artists Scheme for 2026-27. The scheme is aimed at early-career singers who are looking to develop their professional skills, particularly in early music and choral repertoire. The programme includes masterclasses, workshops and coaching with some of the finest early-music artists from across the UK & Ireland, as well as performance opportunities throughout the year, including as part of our large-scale project in April 2027, Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. Click here to find out more information on how to apply.
30/04/2024
Sestina Music receives Continuo Foundation support for Easter Oratorio!
Sestina Music is delighted to be a recipient of a grant from the Continuo Foundation in support of our performance of Bach’s Easter Oratorio on the 17th April 2026 in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Belfast.
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Established in 2020, the Continuo Foundation is a privately funded charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the UK’s world-leading Baroque and Early Music sector. Through its project funding, Continuo has enabled hundreds of artistic projects and performances, providing vital paid work for freelance musicians and reaching audiences across the UK and beyond.
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In 2023, Continuo launched Continuo Connect, an online platform designed to promote early music artists and festivals, amplify their work, and make discovering performances easier for audiences. Together, Continuo’s funding and Continuo Connect play a vital role in strengthening the early music community and ensuring this repertoire continues to thrive.
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05/02/2024
Sestina Music continues historic partnership with Fisherwick Presbyterian Church
Sestina Music is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, solidifying the ensemble as a resident group at this historic venue. This collaboration marks a significant moment for Sestina Music.
Positioned as a resident ensemble, Sestina Music is set to present outstanding early music concerts, captivating audiences in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church and across Belfast throughout the year. This collaboration underscores Sestina Music's dedication to artistic excellence and its commitment to enhancing the cultural and musical landscape of Belfast.
ABOUT SESTINA MUSIC
Sestina Music is a dynamic early music ensemble based in Belfast with a reputation for excellence and innovation in early music. As well as profiling the very best of Irish and Northern Irish early music we nurture the next generation of aspiring professional singers in our mentoring and education programmes.
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