PRESENTING THE SECOND

Veronica Dunne €10,000 Bursary for Young Irish Singers 

An opportunity to nurture and develop vocal talent through personalised funded coaching packages. Taking place on the 8th and 9th December 2023 in Griffith College Auditorium. Applications are now open and close on the 24th November 2023. 

Bursary details

2022 Competition Results

The Friends of the Vocal Arts Committee, hosts of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition, are thrilled to announce the results of the 10th Competition that took place on 30 August 2022 in Dublin.

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2022 Competition Results

The Friends of the Vocal Arts Committee, hosts of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition, are thrilled to announce the results of the 10th Competition that took place on 30 August 2022 in Dublin.

View results

2022 Competition Results

The Friends of the Vocal Arts Committee, hosts of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition, are thrilled to announce the results of the 10th Competition that took place on 30 August 2022 in Dublin.

View results

Watch the 2022 Competition Final

Liz Nolan presents the final of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition live from the National Concert Hall. Six of the most talented competitors will sing three arias with the National Symphony Orchestra before the Interational jury decide on this year’s winner of this prestigious vocal competition. 

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We value your support

Thank you to everyone who supports the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition. Without you, we could not continue supporting talented singers in Ireland and abroad. If you, or someone you know, wishes to donate any amount at all, no matter how big or small, please make a secure donation through our PayPal account by completing the payment method below. 

Our 2019 highlights

Since 1995 the competition continues to give young singers the opportunity to compete at the highest international level. Here we catch up with some of the people involved in this year’s competition, including Artistic Director Veronica Dunne, Artistic Administrator Dearbhla Collins, inaugural winner Orla Boylan, Wigmore Hall Director John Gilhooly and our winner from 2019, UK Bass William Thomas

Watch full video

Applications to the 2019 Competition are now closed

Our 2022 Jury

MEET THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION JURY

We are proud to introduce our distinguished Jury members – find out more about them.

Meet our Jury

Jane Carty

CHAIR OF THE JURY


Richard Bonynge AC CBE

CONDUCTOR


Tara Erraught

MEZZO SOPRANO


Christina Scheppelmann

GENERAL DIRECTOR, SEATTLE OPERA


David Gowland

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, JETTE PARKER YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAMME, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE


Isla Mundell-Perkins

CASTING DIRECTOR, STAATSOPER HAMBURG


Jonathan Friend

ARTISTIC ADVISOR, METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, NEW YORK

Past prizewinners

HONOURING OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS

The singing competition has been honoured to present prizes to artists such as Fatma Said, Nadine Sierra, Tara Erraught, Simon O’Neill, Pumeza Matshikiza, Sarah-Jane Brandon and Orla Boylan.

View past winners