Three choirs from Lancaster need your help as it hopes to be named as Lancashire's best.
Lancaster Millennium Choir, Lancaster Musical Theatre Choir and St John's Hospice Choir have reached the final six of the Lancashire Choir of the Year competition and are now battling it out for votes with three other choirs from across the county.
While a team of judges will choose the winner, there is also a 'People's Choice' award voted for by the public.
The fourth annual contest, which encourages a wide range of choirs from communities, workplaces and high schools to come together to showcase their talents, is open to chorists from across Lancashire, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen.
A panel of experienced musicians whittled down the entries to come up with a final shortlist of six. Now, members of the public are being asked to vote from today (Monday, October 6) for the popular 'People's Choice Award' category from the final six:
- Basics Vocalize Choir (Burnley)
- Blackpool Male Voice Choir
- Capricorn Singers (Based in Cleveleys, near Blackpool)
- Lancaster Millennium Choir
- Lancaster Musical Theatre Choir
- St John's Hospice Choir (Lancaster)
The finalists will go through to a live final on November 25 at Lancaster University to coincide with celebrations around Lancashire Day. On the night, the judging panel will announce the overall winner, as well as runner-up prizes and the People's Choice Award.
Councillor Matthew Salter, cabinet member for Education and Skills said: "You can watch the fantastic performances that have been submitted by these really talented choirs who made the shortlist this year, and choose your favourite.
"The finalists showcase a great range of ages, experience, and give distinct performances that you can enjoy and consider.
"You can watch each choir performing online and select the most talented for the People's Choice Award – as voting is now live.
"I will cast my vote straightway and I am looking forward to enjoying the live final in November, when we will showcase the best choirs that Lancashire has to offer."
For more information about the competition and to cast your vote, go to Finalists
Barton Road Community Choir in Lancaster was announced as winner of the People's Choice Award at the Lancashire Choir of the Year finals in 2024.


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