News / Events

The life force of the IAO is found in its affiliated associations.  Most have their own websites.

However, the IAO also supports regional events, listed HERE, and runs an annual London Organ Day and the biennial IAO Festival.

If you are organising an IAO event, please contact the General Secretary via secretary@iao.org.uk .

IAO Organ Festival booking

The IAO Festival 2024 will take place in York from Thursday 25 until Monday 29 July . It will include recitals on the recently rebuilt Minster organ in addition to hearing many other local instruments. The final stages of the IAO/RCO organ competition will be an...

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Kent County Organ Competition

This biennial competition for young organ students under the age of 21 takes place on 16 March 2024 at All Saints' Church, Maidstone. The closing date for applications is 31 January. If you - or anyone you know - are interested, they should visit the website...

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IAO Festival 2024

The IAO Festival 2024 will take place in York from Thursday 25 until Monday 29 July . It will include two recitals on the recently rebuilt Minster organ in addition to hearing many other local instruments. The final stages of the IAO/RCO organ competition will be an...

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