We are a group of singers from
Northern Ireland's LGBTQ+ community
Let us Entertain You ...
Northern Ireland's LGBTQ+ community
Let us Entertain You ...
TG4 Curfá 26
QUIRE are delighted to be part of this years TG4 Curfá competition.
We took part recently in the Ulster Regional heats recently so keep checking here to see how we get on................!!
We took part recently in the Ulster Regional heats recently so keep checking here to see how we get on................!!
CATHEDRAL QUARTER ARTS FESTIVAL 2026
QUIRE were delighted to perform as part of the Out to Lunch event performing in The Black Box, Belfast on Saturday 17 January.
The audience were entertained with some classics along with new pieces all designed to shake those January blues off.
Back in The Black Box, again, as part of CQAF, was both nostalgic and invigorating and was well received by an amazing audience.
The audience were entertained with some classics along with new pieces all designed to shake those January blues off.
Back in The Black Box, again, as part of CQAF, was both nostalgic and invigorating and was well received by an amazing audience.
QUIRE in 2026
QUIRE wishes all our family, friends and supporters the very best for the New Year.
We have a busy year ahead of us;
Starting on 17 January when we take part, once again, in Out to Lunch as part of the CQAF we will be performing at The Black Box, Belfast.
At the end of the month we are taking part in a choral project with TG4, follow us here and on Social Media to get a full run down of when & where we are performing as we prepare for our big venture for the year at Various Voices, Brussels in June 2026.
We have a busy year ahead of us;
Starting on 17 January when we take part, once again, in Out to Lunch as part of the CQAF we will be performing at The Black Box, Belfast.
At the end of the month we are taking part in a choral project with TG4, follow us here and on Social Media to get a full run down of when & where we are performing as we prepare for our big venture for the year at Various Voices, Brussels in June 2026.
Christmas 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast
2025
QUIRE started off the Season in jolly form singing a medley of Christmas carols and songs at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast.
Elves and festive jumpers abounded with the audience, young and old, enthusiastically joining in with the spirit of Christmas.
Join us for the community Christmas Carols at All Souls Church, Elmwood Avenue on Wednesday 17 December at 7:30pm and make your season merry and bright
Elves and festive jumpers abounded with the audience, young and old, enthusiastically joining in with the spirit of Christmas.
Join us for the community Christmas Carols at All Souls Church, Elmwood Avenue on Wednesday 17 December at 7:30pm and make your season merry and bright
Holywood Music Festival
2025
QUIRE took part in the Holywood Music Festival on 17 November 2025 and were placed 2nd with an admirable score of 88% (Honours) singing "She Walks in Beauty" & "Euphoria"
The adjudicator remarked on how well balanced the parts were.
The adjudicator remarked on how well balanced the parts were.
GNIMag AWARDS 2025
Crowne Plaza, Belfast
QUIRE were delighted to perform at the GNIMag Awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza on Saturday 15 November
As well as performing QUIRE, were nominated for the Entertainer of the Year award and were delighted to make the Finalists list, along with our very own Noel Bradley-Johnston
As well as performing QUIRE, were nominated for the Entertainer of the Year award and were delighted to make the Finalists list, along with our very own Noel Bradley-Johnston
Dumbworld in association with
The Ulster Orchestra
"How We Stand,...How We Breathe"
QUIRE were delighted to attend the premiere of "How we stand,...How we breathe" which was the collaboration project between Dumbworld in association with The Ulster Orchestra, that we participated in earlier in the year.
This modern and exciting project culminated with the premiere screening in Belfast on Thursday 13th November.
QUIRE's contribution was a piece composed for the project by Brian Irvine, and was called "Listen all you who Love"
This modern and exciting project culminated with the premiere screening in Belfast on Thursday 13th November.
QUIRE's contribution was a piece composed for the project by Brian Irvine, and was called "Listen all you who Love"
BIG QUIRE QUIZ
QUIRE held their no annual Quiz in The Errigle Inn on Saturday 8th November
The Quiz was hosted by our own Noel Bradley-Johnston who magnificently presided over the proceedings with a fun quiz full of music, general knowledge and culture questions ably supported by the team of adjudicators and support crew.
The evening rounded off with Karaoke (who ever thought that Quire members should be allowed anywhere near a microphone!!)
QUIRE would like to thank all those who contributed, came to the quiz and supported us and helped us raise funds for our big venture in 2026 in Brussels
The Quiz was hosted by our own Noel Bradley-Johnston who magnificently presided over the proceedings with a fun quiz full of music, general knowledge and culture questions ably supported by the team of adjudicators and support crew.
The evening rounded off with Karaoke (who ever thought that Quire members should be allowed anywhere near a microphone!!)
QUIRE would like to thank all those who contributed, came to the quiz and supported us and helped us raise funds for our big venture in 2026 in Brussels
City of Derry
International Choir Festival
Rainbows followed us all the way from Belfast to the maiden city and we received a wonderful welcome from the Derry Girls.
Our first classification led with I want to hold your hand, followed by She walks in beauty,
and then our second led with The Salley Gardens finishing with Euphoria
we managed a very credible 83% & 87% respectively
and finished entertaining with a pop-up
In Guild Hall Square
Our first classification led with I want to hold your hand, followed by She walks in beauty,
and then our second led with The Salley Gardens finishing with Euphoria
we managed a very credible 83% & 87% respectively
and finished entertaining with a pop-up
In Guild Hall Square
We learn from our past
and look to our future
Over 20 years since starting, QUIRE has been fortunate to have some excellent
musical direction over the years
From our first member/MD Evan Ferrar to Ross Anderson-Doherty to Leanne Shields right up to our present MD, Niall O'Flaherty-Lynch
& supported by our accompanists,
QUIRE have grown to where we are now
Here's some reflection over the years along with a look forward
from our two most recent Musical Directors - enjoy!
musical direction over the years
From our first member/MD Evan Ferrar to Ross Anderson-Doherty to Leanne Shields right up to our present MD, Niall O'Flaherty-Lynch
& supported by our accompanists,
QUIRE have grown to where we are now
Here's some reflection over the years along with a look forward
from our two most recent Musical Directors - enjoy!
Culture Night back with a bang!!
Who would have thought that 20 years ago on our first Pride performance that Quire would be stronger than ever and celebrating by performing at Belfast Pride 2025!
Here's to all those who came before, all of us who are now and all those who will follow in the years to come ♡
HAPPY PRIDE - HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUIRE
Here's to all those who came before, all of us who are now and all those who will follow in the years to come ♡
HAPPY PRIDE - HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUIRE
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
2024 & 2025
Quire won Best Entertainer again on Friday 18th July at the Belfast Pride Official Launch & Awards
Once more "thank you to all those who voted and for all those who continue to support us"
Once more "thank you to all those who voted and for all those who continue to support us"
Quire were delighted to support All Souls Church at the annual Pride Service
Quire celebrated our 20th birthday
@ The MAC on Saturday 21 June 2025
Check out ALL our performance videos on our updated
YouTube channel
@ The MAC on Saturday 21 June 2025
Check out ALL our performance videos on our updated
YouTube channel
Quire were delighted to perform at
2 Royal Avenue on
The Lord Mayors Day
"I know it rains, but it's always pretty..."
Latest News - Quire are registered for Various Voices in Brussels for 2026!
Quire were delighted to help celebrate the A&O Shearman LGBTQ+ Affinity Group in their 10th birthday on Thirsty Thursday!
Larne Musical Festival - 4 for 4!!
Rounding off our Festival run for 2025 Quire proudly won the James Spence Cup for the top choir and came 2nd in the Mixed Voice Choir section. It was the 100th anniversary of Larne Musical Festival and we were delighted to celebrate it with them.
Newry Feis
Listen All You Who Love
An amazing evening with the Ulster Orchestra & Dumbworld recording an original composition by Brian Irvine & John McIlduff
Well done Quire on winning the Warrenpoint Feis, Class 19 section, 2025
The Basses got a special mention from the Adjudicator
Quire's Alive in '25!
Thanks Deborah and the Crew for organising and Terry's Telephotos for the pics
Quire entertained the delegates and staff at the NICVA Future Thinking Summit 2024 at W5 on 22 October
Quire were delighted to support QUB, Macular Society and Belfast Health & Social Care Trust at their Patient Engagement Conference for World Sight Day in The Assembly Buildings, Belfast on 19 October 2024 when we entertained them at lunch
Photo courtesy of Niall & thanks to Sara for the 'sticker tips'!
Quire Social October 2024
An opportunity for our new er and existing Members to socialise and mingle with no singing involved!!
Photos Courtesy of Terry's Telephotos!
Hand-in-Hand Bristol 16-18 August 2024
Quire had an amazing Hand-in-Hand Festival on the weekend of 16-18 August in Bristol
Supported with friends and family we delighted the audience in a packed Lantern Hall at the Bristol Beacon with an amazing performance including "Down by the Salley Cardens", "Euphoria", "Small Town Boy" and an arrangement of "Belfast City"
arranged by our very own Niall O'Flaherty-Lynch
LGBTQ+ Choirs from all over Ireland and UK gathered for the weekend to celebrate music together
On Saturday evening Quire got a shout out from the host of the Gala performance who said that our singing had brought her to tears (in a good way!)
As part of the Festival 5 Members were given the Brian Kennedy Bronze Medal for 10 years singing;
Alexis Dickson
Carolyn Cousins
Paul Teer
Peter Williams
Stephen Greenlees
Well done to everyone for making an amazing weekend so special - watch out for Hand-in-Hand Belfast!
Supported with friends and family we delighted the audience in a packed Lantern Hall at the Bristol Beacon with an amazing performance including "Down by the Salley Cardens", "Euphoria", "Small Town Boy" and an arrangement of "Belfast City"
arranged by our very own Niall O'Flaherty-Lynch
LGBTQ+ Choirs from all over Ireland and UK gathered for the weekend to celebrate music together
On Saturday evening Quire got a shout out from the host of the Gala performance who said that our singing had brought her to tears (in a good way!)
As part of the Festival 5 Members were given the Brian Kennedy Bronze Medal for 10 years singing;
Alexis Dickson
Carolyn Cousins
Paul Teer
Peter Williams
Stephen Greenlees
Well done to everyone for making an amazing weekend so special - watch out for Hand-in-Hand Belfast!
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Thanks to all those who contributed to these photos of Quire having a ball
Visit by The Lord Mayor
Quire were honoured by a visit at our final rehearsal, from The Lord Mayor of Belfast,
The Right Honorable Councillor Micky Murray
who wished us well as we head to the Hand in Hand Festival Bristol 2024, this coming weekend 17-19 August.
The Right Honorable Councillor Micky Murray
who wished us well as we head to the Hand in Hand Festival Bristol 2024, this coming weekend 17-19 August.
Belfast Pride 2024
The Maverick, Belfast, Wednesday 31 July 2024 with Friends
Courtesy of Terry
QUIRE on Pride Saturday, Belfast 2024 with our Family & Friends
Photos & videos below courtesy of Terry & Dee
Quire were delighted to support All Souls Church at the annual Pride Service
Videos courtesy of Gareth Lee
"Quire won Best Entertainer on Friday night at the Belfast Pride Official Launch & Awards
Thank you to all those who voted and for all those who continue to support us"
Thank you to all those who voted and for all those who continue to support us"
OMAGH PRIDE JUNE 2024
All photographs & video courtesy of Jonny Clyde
QUIRE Belfast's 2021/22 season ...
Keep an eye on this page or Like our Facebook page for any updates!
Keep an eye on this page or Like our Facebook page for any updates!
06/06/21 |
'Close To You' ... Virtually Again !Another collaboration with Louise Riberio in Brazil and, with her amazing skills and guidance, we come as 'Close To You' as is possible at this time! Enjoy!
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10/12/20 |
Quire sings in Portuguese!A Brazilian song with a Brazilian conductor and sung in Portuguese! Check out our first virtual singing video. We are indebted to Louise Ribeiro for directing us so patiently from her home in Brazil and expertly producing this video.
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01/08/20 |
Quire@Belfast Pride Virtually!No Belfast Pride parade in our Belfast City centre this year 😥 ... so look out for our appearance virtually!
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27/02/20 |
Quire Fundraising QuizCome and enjoy a fabulous fun night of quizzing at our annual fundraiser for Quire
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7:30pm
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18/12/19 |
LGBT Carol ServiceJoin us for a warm and joyful celebration of the festive season at All Soul's Church, Belfast
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7:30pm
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14/11/19 |
Celebration EventQuire have been invited to perform at Parliament Buildings to celebrate NI legislative changes
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6:00pm
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About UsQuire is Northern Ireland's only lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans singing group - we formed in April 2005 and we're going from strength to strength!
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Book UsAre you planning a civil partnership/wedding, exhibition launch or corporate event? Quire could be just what you need to add the "WOW" factor to your event!
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Join UsIf you're interested in joining Quire, please contact us or check out our social media to find out when our next Recruitment Event is to be held.
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