Six finalists announced for Lancashire Choir of the Year 2022

Choirs made up of people of all ages were encouraged to take part in this year’s inaugural competition, which was open to singing groups from Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen.

To participate, choirs were asked to record their performance and submit a video.

A panel of experienced musicians reviewed the nominations and, after extensive deliberation, came up with a final shortlist of six nominees.

The six choirs to make the list are:

1- Blackpool Male Voice Choir

2- Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society (CPCAODS) Show Choir

3- Red Rosettes Show Chorus

4- Lancaster Royal High School Choir

5- Aughton Male Voice Choir

6- Rossendale Men’s Choir

The six choirs will all perform live at a special celebratory event at the Charter Theater in Preston on November 24, 2022.

County Councilor Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council Cabinet Member for Community and Cultural Services, said: “We knew there was an abundance of singing talent in Lancashire, but the number and quality of the applications we received exceeded all of our expectations.

“Our experienced jury had the difficult task of narrowing the number of entries down to six, all of whom will now be able to perform live at the special celebratory event at the Charter Theatre.

“Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the final list of finalists, and I would like to once again thank everyone who participated in this year’s competition and encourage you to re-enter next year. .”

The jury for the evening will be made up of Jeff Borradaile (choirmaster and teacher), Jane Irwin (professional soloist), Tyndale Thomas (songwriter and arranger) and County Councilor Phillippa Williamson (Leader of Lancashire County Council) .

The public will also have a say in the ‘People’s Choice’ award, with voting opening in October.

Various category winners will be announced overnight, culminating in the crowning of the Lancashire Choir of Year 2022.

For more information on the competition, visit the Lancashire Choir of the Year 2022 website.