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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
An exciting afternoon for Blackburn Peoples Choir performing with Darwen Brass Band at The Royal Blackburn Hospital to support ELHT&me, a local hospital charity. Christmas Lights Switch On by Blackburn Rovers and Irish international footballer Darragh Lenihan. To read more aout this event click here https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/18062756.blackburn-rovers-star-darragh-lenihan-attends-hospital-lights-switch-on/
Pete Monk, Chair, and David Brown, Treasurer, from Blackburn People's Choir went to the Co-op yesterday to receive the cheque for Vocalise,our youth choir. In total we have received over £2011. We hope to invite them in the New Year to come and listen to Vocalise singing. Well done to the Co-op for supporting local causes.
Maelstrom and Decibelles to attend the Hazel Grove Musical Festival, Stockport. Venue: Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4JQ. Time to be confirmed. Click here for directions.
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Maelstrom, Decibelles and Vocalise also Darwen Ladies Choir to sing at St Cuthbert’s Church, Earnsdale Rd, Darwen. BB3 1QJ. Click for here directions.
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, Northgate, Blackburn BB2 1AA.
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.
BPC to attend Eskdale Festival of the Arts, Whitby Spa Pavilion, Whitby YO21 3EN. Festival runs from 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Coach travel to be arranged.
BPC and Vocalise to take part in the Chester Competitive Festival of Performing Arts, The King’s School, Wrexham Rd, Chester CH4 7QL. Click here for directions. Times to be confirmed.
Involvement in Civic Sunday, Cathedral. Details to follow.
Visit of Da Capo Non Fine choir from Braunau am Inn, Austria. Saturday 13 June joint concert ‘100 Voices’ with BPC and the Grand Choir (limited numbers for BPC), venue The Grand, 18 York St, Clitheroe BB7 2DL, start 7.30 pm. Tickets £10 / £5 concession at rehearsals or from the theatre.
Wedding at Ludlow Castle, 12.30 pm. More details to follow.
Visit to the Alta Pusteria Festival, Northern Italy, with some members of Ordsall Acappella Singers
Involvement in the Clitheroe Festival of Choirs - BPC, Maelstrom, Decibelles and Vocalise
Possible concert in Manchester
Wedding of Fleur and Charlotte, Samlesbury Hall, details to follow
