Lancashire Choir of the Year Competition Launched

The search is on for Lancashire’s choir of the year

Lancashire County Council’ Cultural Services have launched their brand new Choir of the Year competition open to secondary school and community choirs across Lancashire.

The competition is open to people from Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen, will see choristers put their skills to the test recording their performances on video in a bid to reach the finals.

People of all abilities, from budding baritones to soaring sopranos, are welcome to take part. Schools can enter choirs with pupils aged 12 and above, and non-school based choirs can include people of all ages.

A panel will judge the videos and pick the winners, who will go through to the finals to be held on 24 November 2022 at Preston Guild Charter Theatre. The finals have been timed to take place just before Lancashire Day (27 November).

To find out more and get involved in the competition visit their website www.lancashire.gov.uk/choir-of-the-year

The closing date for entries is Sunday 31 July 2022.