AIMS Choral Festival and Youth Summer Camp Cancelled

We'd like to assure all our members that the AIMS National and Regional Committee's have been working behind the scenes since the developments in relation to COVID-19

Some tough and difficult decisions have had to be taken and there is likely there is more to come. After consultation with the AIMS Choral Festival and with the heaviest heart that we have decided the AIMS Choral Festival due to take place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th of May will not take place this year. In the context of the evolving circumstances around Covid-19, the extremely difficult decision was made not to proceed with the planning for this years festival.The Health and Safety of the competitors and our committee and volunteers is our primary concern. We would like to thank the Festival Organizers and the many competitors who were looking forward to this event but it'll be back bigger and better than ever in 2021. Alongside the cancellation of the AIMS Choral Festival, we with a heavy heart have made the very difficult decision to cancel the AIMS Youth Summer School which was scheduled to take place at in June in Thurles. Again, the AIMS Youth Summer School will be back bigger brighter in 2021. These decisions are not taken easily and the health&safety of all our members is paramount with any decisions being taken by your AIMS Council. A further announcement will be made in relation to the AIMS Awards Weekend and Adjudication Scheme at a later date as our Regional Committees will be in contact to get some feedback and thoughts from societies in each region. We appreciate your patience with all of these matters and if there is anything else you need then please do get in touch with your Council Members. We are hear to assure you, guide you and provide the support we can in these most difficult times. Please continue the kindness, continue the music and keep the head up and heart out! Sending the Best Biggest and Good Vibes to all! Many Thanks, Kate AIMS National PRO xxxx😀🎤🎭😍