Founded in 2003, the Viva Voce choir, under the direction of its founder Bernadette Kiely, has performed at numerous festivals in Ireland, such as the opening gala concert of the Cork International Choral Festival and Limerick Choir Festival, but also abroad, in Nice, Riva del Garda, Amsterdam, London, Rome and Vienna. Winner of the sacred music category at Feis Maitiu Cork, winner of the contemporary Irish music category at the Cork International Choral Festival 2008/2009, winner of the mixed-choirs category at the Cork International Choral Festival in 2014, 2016 and 2022.