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DEC Manx Folk Awards 2016 - syllabus now out!

12 Jan 2016


Manx folk awards syllabus now out!!

The annual DEC Manx Folk Awards will take place from 20 – 23 March 2016 at the Douglas Youth Arts Centre.

The MFA will be also using the Trinity Methodist Church as the number of entrants now exceed the space at the Youth Arts centre! There are competitions for children aged 4 – 18 in Manx dance, singing, recitation and instrumental classes. The secondary classes will be held on Sunday 20 March at the Youth Arts Centre starting at 1pm. The primary classes are run during the school day 21 – 23 March.

For 2016 there are new classes for claasagh (harp), prash (brass) and feddan vooar (flute) as well as new Manx Gaelic reading classes for all ages. There are also changes to the choir classes with a set piece for Manx Gaelic song and English with a Manx theme – meaning the children can all have a sing together at the end of the class! The emphasis is always on fun, with children being encouraged to perform with a partner if they don’t want to do a solo. There is a new website where the syllabuses and all entry information can be found HERE. Entries close Friday 19 February 2016.

The Manx Folk Awards are organised by the Department of Education and Children, Culture Vannin and Manx National Heritage.

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