Local choir wanted to share stage with Russell Watson

World renowned classical crossover artist Russell Watson is bringing his ‘Up Close and Personal’ show to Derry’s Millennium Forum on Wednesday, 25 November, this year 2015, and is seeking a local community choir to join him live on stage The tenor (pictured) has always been a strong supporter of unsigned local artists and choirs, especially after being a judge on the BBC prime time show ‘Last Choir Standing’.

The series saw around 60 amateur choirs competing each week to be the 'Last Choir Standing'. “I love being accompanied by choirs and the energy and excitement they bring. I am really looking forward to this tour and feel that a local choir will be the perfect addition to the evening,” he said. The choir should be aged 18+ and made up of 30-40 people, either mixed or single sexed (SATB, SSA, TTBB).

They will be required to accompany Russell on five-six songs, which would be shared with them well in advance of the scheduled dates.

The list of songs will be advised, but are expected to include “Finiculi Finicula” and “You Raise Me Up”. Interested parties should contact the promoter Jayne Dixon, Handshake Ltd., 2 Holly House, Mill Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester OL3 6LZ, telephone 01457 819 350, email [email protected].