Members of the audience were entertained by top performing competitors from various sections of the festival.
The concert was followed by the presentation of overall awards, including the Junior Vocal Solo Championship and the Supreme Vocal Solo award.
It was also a poignant occasion for Music Festival secretary Joy Gillespie, who stepped down from the post after 15 years. She made a heartfelt speech thanking everyone for their support throughout the years and introduced her successor, Emma Donnelly, who will oversee the festival from 2026.
Festival Association Chair, Diane Kane, thanked Joy and presented her with flowers to the sound of loud applause from the audience.
Tony Hendron took these great photos on the night as the curtain came down on another successful festival.
13. Gala concert
Brothers, Ruairi and Odhran McDonnell performing their song, 'Elephants'. PT14-273. Photo: TONY HENDRON
14. Gala concert
Cassia Moore wowed the audience with her wonderful singing in the Senior Vocal Solo section. PT14-276. Photo: TONY HENDRON
15. Gala concert
Orla McAtamney got feet tapping with her Irish traditional music concertina playing. PT14-278. Photo: TONY HENDRON
16. Gala concert
Ruth Abraham made the audience laugh and impressed with her amazing vocals as she performed 'Diva Lament'. Her performance won her the Supreme Vocal Solo title. PT14-277. Photo: TONY HENDRON