Thanks to the likes of Anna Lapwood – who recently received a 'Gamechanger' Award from the Royal Philharmonic Society – the organ is having a moment. But young organists need more than TikTok followers to support their career development: step forward the Northern Ireland International Organ Competition (NIIOC), which this year takes place during 12–14 August. Unlike many other organ contests, the upper age limit for competitors in Armagh is 21 (there was an extension to 22 during the Covid-19 pandemic). This year, musicians have the opportunity to play for star organist Thomas Trotter, who chairs the jury, with a chance to win £4,000, among other prizes.
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