A community choir based in Blackburn, Lancashire. We welcome anyone who simply enjoys singing.
We are an enthusiastic group of around 95 members of all ages. Under the leadership of our inspirational musical director, Jeff Borradaile, we sing an exciting range of songs, all a cappella. No audition! We perform to a high standard at events throughout the year, and welcome experienced singers to become involved and encourage those who may be new to choral singing. We meet every Thursday, 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm.
Wesley Hall Central Methodist Church
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LQ
Musical Director Jeff Borradaile receiving the Mixed Voice Choirs 2nd prize certificate from adjudicator Steven Roberts, won by Blackburn People's Choir at the 6th Isle of Man Festival of Choirs. The festival is held every two years and is a recognised quality event for choirs and choral groups from the UK and the island.
Article in Lancashire Life featuring the musical director of Blackburn People's Choir. To read about Jeff Borradaile's choirs please click this news link
We recently took part in the spectacular Spring Concert held in Blackburn Cathedral. Over 350 guests supported this very worthy cause and were treated to performances by a number of local performers.
The night was hosted by John Gilmore from BBC Lancashire and was opened by Blackburn People's Choir who were followed by the fabulous St. Christophers High Schoola dn BAE Systems Workplace Choir. Linda Tolchard then took to the stage for a beautful performance, rounding off the evening in the style of Last Night of the Proms.
Over £2,800 was raised on the night!
Thanks to Rosemere for inviting us once again.
Christmas lights switch-on, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Rd, Blackburn BB2 3HH, 3.30 – 5.00 pm.
Meet in the foyer at 3.15 pm.
Trip to the Barcelona Advent Singing festival.
No Decibelles rehearsal. Maelstrom rehearsal instead.
Christmas dinner- Foxfields, Langho. 7.30 pm
Christmas songs in the main reception area, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Rd, Blackburn BB2 3HH.
Meet 1.15 for 1.30 pm start – about one hour.
Christmas concert at Holy Souls RC Church, Whalley New Rd, Blackburn BB1 9BE
Meet 6.45 pm for 7.30 pm start. Click for directions
Tickets £5 (include refreshments) telephone 07707878968
Darwen Market Christmas Sing, 2.00 - 2.30 pm and 3.00 - 3.30 pm
Meet 1.45 pm
Lancashire Sings Christmas (limited numbers to include a few voices from Vocalise) rehearsal and sound check 5.30 pm, BBC Radio Lancashire, Darwen St, Blackburn. On air 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
Last rehearsal for BPC before Christmas
Blackburn Market Christmas Sing, with some Vocalise voices. 12.30 - 1.00 pm and 1.30 - 2.00 pm.
Meet 12.15 pm
Return of BPC and Vocalise after Christmas.
Return of BPC after Christmas
Retro Workshop – Singing Old Songs: for all Jeff’s choir members. 10.00 am – 3.30 pm.
Venue and price to be confirmed. Tickets at rehearsals or on the door.
Residential weekend, Prince of Wales Hotel, Lord St, Southport PR8 1JS.
Maelstrom and Decibelles to attend the Hazel Grove Musical Festival, Stockport
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Maelstrom, Decibelles and Vocalise also Darwen Ladies Choir to sing at St Cuthbert’s Church, Earnsdale Rd, Darwen. BB3 1QJ
Start 7.30 pm, meet 6.45 pm.
An Evening of Brass and Voices – the National Association of Choirs centenary conference concert, King George’s Hall, BPC and Vocalise with Rossendale, Colne and Nelson choirs and the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band.
Afternoon rehearsal 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, concert starts 7.30 pm.
Tickets when available from www.kinggeorgeshall.com, £10, accompanied under 16s free. In aid of East Lancashire Hospice.
Possible attendance at the Eskdale Festival of the Arts, Whitby Pavilion. Details to be confirmed.
Involvement in Civic Sunday, Cathedral. Details to follow.
Possible visit of Da Capo Non Fine choir from Braunau am Inn, Austria.
Concert to be arranged
Possible visit to the Alta Pusteria Festival, Northern Italy
Involvement in the Clitheroe Festival of Choirs - BPC, Maelstrom, Decibelles and Vocalise
