AMATEUR choirs and singing groups invited to take part in the second Midlands Choir of the Year competition.
Groups from Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire are being encouraged to apply to before the March 1 deadline.
The final takes place in the historic Lichfield Cathedral in July during this year’s Lichfield Festival, which organises the event.
The competition is free to enter and is open to adult amateur groups, large or small, from across the Midlands region, singing any style of music.
As well as a trophy, the winners receive a cash prize of £1,000 and an invitation to sing at the following year’s Lichfield Festival.
Organiser and festival director Damian Thantrey said: ”The Midlands Choir of the Year has fast become one of the most-loved of all Lichfield Festival events, celebrating the extraordinary level of amateur music-making across the region.
“Ahead of this summer, we are thrilled to announce that we are going into partnership with award-winning Midlands based business Rayburn Tours, specialists in organising music trips for youth and adult groups, as well as international secondary school trips, as the competition’s principal sponsor.
“We look forward to working together as we share a combined vision to increase participation and opportunities for choirs. The competition is both a wonderful showcase and experience for all those who take part, and there’s still plenty of time to enter.”
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