Voting for 'People's Choice Award' opens for Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023
People now have the chance to vote for their favourite choir as part of this year's Lancashire Choir of the Year.
A panel of experienced musicians whittled down the entries to come up with a final shortlist of six, with voting live from today (Monday, October 9).
The public are now being asked to vote in the popular 'People's Choice Award' category.
This year's six finalists are:
Blackburn People's Choir
The Capricorn Singers
Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society - Show Choir
Nelson Civic Ladies' Choir
Valley Aloud Community Choir
Whitworth Community Choir
They will all perform live at a special celebration event at Lancaster University's Great Hall on Wednesday 29 November, 2023.
Different category winners will be announced on the night, culminating with crowning of the winner of Lancashire Choir of Year 2022.
County Councillor Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: "Last year we launched this competition as a way to celebrate the abundance of singing talent that we have in choirs across Lancashire.
"Once again, the high quality of every performance gave our experienced judging panel a very tricky job in trying to whittle these stunning entries down to six, which was no mean feat! These exceptional singers will now perform at the live celebration event at Lancaster University's Great Hall.
"I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who entered this year's competition. Unfortunately, not every choir could make the final shortlist but there was a very high standard this year and if you were unsuccessful, I'd strongly encourage you to reapply next time."
For more information about the competition and to cast your vote, go to https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/choir-of-the-year/