RTÉ lyric fm is proud to announce the annual Choirs for Christmas competition callout. Warm up those vocal chords and join us on RTÉ lyric fm for a celebration of Irish choral talent and community.
For details on how to enter, click here.
The annual competition, which started back in 1999 when lyric fm first began broadcasting, is a staple in the station's calendar.
The search has started to find talented choirs from communities across the country to showcase on lyric fm to set the mood throughout the festive season. If you're in a choir, we want to hear from you!
As well as prizes for the winning choirs, a selection of submissions will be chosen for airplay on Weekend Classics with Claudia Boyle (Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm - 4pm) from 5 December.
In addition, RTÉ lyric fm will create a unique soundtrack to Christmas, with all entries posted and available to listen to on the RTÉ lyric fm Choirs for Christmas webpage.
RTÉ lyric fm producer, Gail Henry, said, "There's something magical about singing in a choir - when voices come together, it’s not just music - it’s connection. It brings people from all walks of life into harmony, reminding us we’re stronger together."
Head of RTÉ lyric fm, Sinéad Wylde, said, "2025 saw the highest ever number of entries to the competition with entry levels doubling. We can see at RTÉ lyric fm that there is a huge appetite throughout the country to sing and be part of a community that makes music. It is wonderful that RTÉ lyric fm can be part of this and share the work of these choirs with our audience throughout Ireland."
RTÉ lyric fm looks forward to sharing your music making and creativity with the nation this Christmas. Grab your scores and get rehearsing - and have fun!
Closing date for the receipt of entries is midday, Friday 27 November 2026