Become a Friend of West Cork Music

Become a Friend of West Cork Music



In 2020, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. For 25 years our Friends have been at the heart of our success, providing us with their unwavering support and trust throughout the years. It is thanks to them that we have been able to develop our fantastic schedule of festivals and educational events.

In 2020, as we pass this important milestone, we once again expect to see our festivals break more box office records as the demand  for tickets escalates.

Joining one of our subscription schemes ensures availability of good seats when booking with 8 weeks Priority Booking awarded to our Gold Friends and 4 weeks to our Silver Friends.

2020 - 25 years of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival

2020 Festival Dates

West Cork Chamber Music Festival 26 June – 5 July

The full programme will be available on our website late December 2019. The brochure will be available in January 2020. Artists invited may be subject to change.

West Cork Literary Festival  10 – 17 July

Masters of Tradition  19 – 23 August

Subscription Options

You’ll find the Friendship form in our Friends’ Flyer – note we have an additional insert with more information. You can also purchase any form of Friendship online from our Friends pages.

Gold Friends €300 / Dual €350

  • 8 weeks Priority Booking for 2 people for the 2020 West Cork Chamber Music Festival – opens 16 January 2020
  • Invitations to Friend & Artist Receptions and Events
  • Complimentary Festival Programme
  • Complimentary pair of tickets to attend one Late Night Concert
  • Bantry House Garden Pass

Silver Friends €200 / Dual €250

  • 4 weeks Priority Booking for 2 people for the 2020 West Cork Chamber Music Festival – opens 13 February 2020
  • Invitations to Friend & Artist Receptions and Events
  • Complimentary Festival Programme
  • Bantry House Garden Pass

Young Musician Sponsor €100

  • Join West Cork Music in promoting the professional development of our Young Musicians

West Cork Literary Friend  €100

  • Reserved seating in front section at Main Evening Events (advance booking only)
  • 15% off if you book 5 or more events (excluding workshops and editor-in-residence sessions)

Master of Tradition Friend  €100

  • 2 weeks Priority Booking
  • Complimentary pair of tickets to attend one Níos Deanái (advance booking only)

Become a Donor

We are especially grateful to those of you able to make a donation, no matter the amount. Your philanthropic support directly enables us to deliver high calibre, world-class events, ensuring classical and traditional music and literature continue to be celebrated and showcased in West Cork.

Any donation above €250 allows a tax rebate worth an invaluable 31% to West Cork Music.

Find out more here.

Gift Vouchers

Would you like to give the gift of music this Christmas? Our Gift Vouchers are the perfect present. They can be purchased online, by phone or in person for any amount and are valid for one year.

You can purchase a festival voucher online through the following links:

Membership Gift Vouchers are also available (contact us for details).

Gift voucher 2020

To find out more, check the links throughout this article, email Sarah Honore or call us on 00 353 (0)27 52788.

Arts Council - funding music
Crespo Foundation
Fáilte Ireland
Wild Atlantic Way
Cork County Council
Pure Cork
RTE Lyric FM
Irish Examiner
Maritime Hotel
IMRO - Irish Music Rights Organisation