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The Flax Trust Classics

The Flax Trust Classics

The Finalist Concert of the Inaugural Flax Trust Classics event will take place on Friday, 20th April 2012 in the Great Hall, Queen University, Belfast.

How to Enter Competition – £15,000 in Prizes

The competition is open to young classical musicians – singers and instrumentalists – born in Northern Ireland who have reached degree standard.  Bursary awards totalling £15,000 will be given to the successful candidates for the continuation of their studies.  If you would like to enter this competition please click the link below for further information on the General Rules of entry.  An online application in also available at this link for eligible candidates .



About The Flax Trust

The Flax Trust as a registered charity, formed in Belfast in 1977, has as its Mission the reduction and, if possible, the elimination of community tensions and religious prejudices by creative engagement in economic and social development, education and training with inter-community activities including culture, the arts, sport, health, social programmes, personal development and dedicated communication projects. Learn more

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The Flax Trust Classics
The Finalist Concert of the Inaugural Flax Trust Classics event will take place on Friday, 20th April 2012 in the Great Hall, Queen University, Belfast. How to Enter Competition – £15,000 in Prizes The competition is open to young classical musicians – singers and instrumentalists – born in Northern Ireland who have reached degree standard.  [...] Read more – ‘The Flax Trust Classics’.
21st Annual Flax Trust Washington D.C. Event
The 21st Annual Flax Trust Washington DC took place on 17th November 2011 at the Hay Adams.  The Champagne Reception 8:00a.m. was followed by a banquet style Breakfast on the top floor of the Hay Adams, overlooking the White House.  The Hon. James Walsh, K & L Gates LLP and Director Flax Trust/America,  introduced Honoree [...] Read more – ‘21st Annual Flax Trust Washington D.C. Event’.
21st Flax Trust New York Event
The 21st Flax Trust New York event took place at The ’21′ Club on Wednesday, 13th October 2011.   Sr Mary Turley, Director, Flax Trust presented The Flax Trust Award to the two Honorees – William J. Flynn, Chairman Emeritus, Mutual of America and John Fitzpatrick, President and CEO, Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, North America.  Fr Myles [...] Read more – ‘21st Flax Trust New York Event’.

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