HUNDREDS of talented singers made the first ever Southampton and Eastleigh Choral Festival a resounding success.
The event, at King's Community Church in Hedge End, featured the sounds of 11 Hampshire choirs.
Audiences enjoyed the varied repertoire of Simply Singers (pictured), Romsey Ladies Choir, Soton Voce, Central Hall Gospel Choir the Royal Air Force Association Choir and barber shop quartet Drastic Measures during the morning session.
A lunchtime singing workshop was led by Andrea Robinson. Founder of the RobinSing Music Academy and Gospel Choir, Andrea is an inspired musician, talented songstress and vibrant instructor and coach who has performed with and set up choirs all across the UK.
Wildern Community Choir, Wellstead Community Choir, Four Nil Folk and the West End Singers performed for a bumper audience in the afternoon.
The day ended in style with songs from the 80 strong Mountbatten Community Choir.
Organiser Peter Allen said: "It went very well and there was a real buzz throughout the day. The words that were consistently echoed was that the event was inspiring and uplifting, so all looks set to start preparing for the next festival!"
The second festival will take place on June 10, 2017.
To take part, contact Peter on 07535 958737 or in.tune@yahoo.co.uk.
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