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
Our Christmas concert takes place on Wednesday 19th December at Holy Trinity Church. A rare opportunity to see all 4 of our choirs performing on the same night. We will also joined by the Accrington Pipe Band. What better way to head into Christmas?
Grab your blankets and santa hats for a fantastic night of singing!
Members of Blackburn People Choir plus four friends from Ordsall Acapella Singers were honoured to take part in this years Prague Advent festival. Choirs from Austria, Finland, Germany, Portugal & Switzerland participated.
The programme over the weekend of the 30/11- 2/12 included two concerts held at St Nicholas Church and St Martin in the Wall church both to be found in the iconic Old Town. We also had busking opportunities on Charles Bridge, Wenceslas square Christmas markets to name but a few..Plus we participated in an advent mass at Wenceslas Church Zderas a particularly cold church populated with warm welcoming ...
Fancy a chance to dress up and wear something other than black and red, come along to the annual BPC Christmas Party!
This year 62 members and guests are participating at the event hosted by Foxfields Country Hotel, Langho, BB7 9HY Wednesday 12 December at 7.30 for an 8.00 start good food, great company guaranteed!
Christmas events in Blackburn – market 2.30 – 3.00 pm; King William St. 3.30 – 4.00 pm. Meet 2.10 pm market.
Singing with Community Church, Blackburn – Christmas celebration service, Wesley Hall 10.30 am – 12.00, followed by refreshments. Arrive 10.00 am
Christmas concert In Holy Trinity church, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn, BB1 5BN, start 7.30 pm, helpers meet 6.15 pm, others meet 6.45 pm
BPC, Maelstrom, Decibelles, Vocalise, members of Accrington Pipe Band.
Donations on the door and for refreshments.
Lancashire Sings Christmas (small group only, limited numbers) 7.00 – 8.00 pm, rehearsal 5.30 pm Radio Lancashire.
Last rehearsal for BPC before Christmas break
Christmas events in Darwen – market 1.00 – 1.30 pm; School St 2.00 – 2.30 pm. Meet 12.40 pm market.
Matthew's party from 6pm
Return of Vocalise and BPC after Christmas break
Jeff’s 20th Anniversary Workshop, sing some old songs, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm with short concert, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury PR5 0AG. Tickets £10 at rehearsal
Abbot Hall Hotel, Kents Bank,Grange-over-Sands, residential weekend
BPC afternoon workshop and evening concert to support Methodist Action North West, Fulwood Methodist Church, 2 Watling Street Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8EA.
BPC concert Padiham Unitarian Chapel, Church St, Padiham BB12 8JH, 7.30 pm
No BPC or Vocalise rehearsals - Easter break
BPC concert at St Silas’s Church, Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6PS, 7.30 pm
Concert at St Michael and All Angels church, Beetham. Details to follow.
Trip to Aviles, Spain
Possible involvement in Sing Together’s 10th anniversary Festival of Choirs, King George’s Hall, BPC and Vocalise
Possible involvement in the 3rd Festival of Making, to be confirmed. (Not Saturday afternoon)
bPC to attend the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs
Possible involvement in concert at King George’s Hall
