INO STUDIO SINGER APPLICATION

The 2026/27 INO Studio will commence in September 2026 to provide training, mentoring and high-level professional engagements for Irish opera artists as they develop their careers. 

Successful candidates for the 2026/27 INO Studio will likely be those who have completed Masters level training and are in the early stages of their careers. 

The INO Studio is only open to applicants who are either Irish or based in Ireland at the point of application. This restriction does not apply for chorus applications. 

INO Studio activities for singers may include: 

• Regular vocal coaching with top Irish and international vocal coaches
• Covers of principal roles in INO productions where appropriate
• Masterclasses and workshops
• Language coaching
• Performance opportunities
• More information on the INO Studio can be found here.

SCHEDULE 

• Audition dates: Monday 30 March & Tuesday 31 March 2026
• Location: Dublin City Centre 

Requirements 

• For Extra Chorus, please present two arias of contrasting style in their original languages.
• For INO Studio please prepare 5 contrasting arias. You won’t be expected to sing them all. On the day we will ask you to sing one aria and then pick another from your list.  

How to Apply 

To apply for any or all of the opportunities listed above, please complete and upload the required documents and video at our ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. 

Applications should be received by 5pm on Friday 20 February 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Monday 2 March 2026. 

Irish National Opera welcomes and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and ethnicities and is committed to equal opportunities, access and diversity in our recruitment process. If you foresee any additional requirements for an in-person audition for the INO Studio, do please highlight these as part of your application and we will do our best to accommodate. Such requirements will not have an impact on the success of your application. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please email info@irishnationalopera.ie Please note that applications must not be submitted by email, but via the online application form linked in ‘How to Apply’ section of this webpage.